Consultant Gastroenterologist

Job title:

Consultant Gastroenterologist

Company

NHS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our forward-thinking gastroenterology team within University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. Based at Northampton General Hospital, this role offers the chance to shape services across a modern, integrated trust.You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative consultant body, with access to development opportunities and a strong focus on delivering high-quality care across both sites.Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will join a team of 8 consultant gastroenterologists, working collaboratively to provide specialist care while support service development and individual interests.The role includes inpatient care on a 30-bed gastroenterology ward, outpatient clinics, endoscopy sessions, and contribution to the emergency endoscopy rota. The post is supported by resident doctors, specialist registrars, and a clinical fellow. Consultants typically rotate onto the ward for 10 – 12 weeks per year and participate in a 10 PA job plan, including clinics, endoscopy, ward rounds, and SPA time.About us**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.DetailsDate posted26 June 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum / Pro RataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number265-7218253Job locationsNorthampton General HospitalCliftonvilleNorthamptonNN1 5BDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.This Job Description is pending College Approval Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.This Job Description is pending College ApprovalPerson SpecificationOTHER REQUIREMENTSEssential

• Full registration with General Medical Council

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAININGEssential

• Relevant specialty degree qualification
• MRCP UK qualification
• Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Education/Medical Education Qualification (preferably Masters level)

TEACHING / AUDIT / QUALITY IMPROVEMENTEssential

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
• Experience of Undergraduate Teaching

Desirable

• Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCEEssential

• Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
• Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience

Desirable

• Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCHDesirable

• Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
• Research experience relating to quality improvement

INTERPERSONAL SKILLSEssential

• High level Organisational Skills
• Communication Skills

Person SpecificationOTHER REQUIREMENTSEssential

• Full registration with General Medical Council

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAININGEssential

• Relevant specialty degree qualification
• MRCP UK qualification
• Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Education/Medical Education Qualification (preferably Masters level)

TEACHING / AUDIT / QUALITY IMPROVEMENTEssential

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
• Experience of Undergraduate Teaching

Desirable

• Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCEEssential

• Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
• Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience

Desirable

• Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCHDesirable

• Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
• Research experience relating to quality improvement

INTERPERSONAL SKILLSEssential

• High level Organisational Skills
• Communication Skills

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Northampton

Job date

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 03:24:18 GMT

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