Gastroenterology Consultant: Sponsorship Available

Northampton General Hospital

Job summary

This post is to support our specialist Gastroenterology service based here at Northampton General Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to provide a comprehensive service The post holder will also help develop this service, as well as being an active member of the wider Gastroenterology team.

The successful applicant will join seven substantive consultants, based at Northampton General Hospital, delivering high quality elective and emergency gastroenterology services to the local catchment area. The role will contribute to inpatient and outpatient services, endoscopy provision, and the development of specialist services aligned to departmental and Trust priorities.

This Job Description is subject to approval by the Royal College and may be altered during this review.

Interview date – TBC

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive Gastroenterology service at Northampton General Hospital.

To provide specialist Gastroenterology services whilst also contributing to the general Gastroenterology service provision, including inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy services.

Demonstrate proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (including upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy). A commitment to high-quality endoscopic practice, service improvement, and training is essential.

Participate in the Gastroenterology on-call rota. The current on-call commitment includes provision of advice and support for emergency Gastroenterology and GI bleed services, with arrangements in line with departmental policy.

Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of Gastroenterology trainees within the department.

Contribute to the teaching and training of other healthcare professionals both within the department and elsewhere within the Trust as appropriate.

Regularly attend and participate in departmental educational meetings, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and governance sessions.

Play an active role in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the department and take part in regional and national audits as required.

Report all critical incidents and attend and support departmental audit and clinical governance meetings.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • FRCOph or equivalent
  • Completion of specialty training (or within 6 months of AAC)
  • Full registration with General Medical Council

Desirable

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

Teaching and audit

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

Academic Achievements and Research

Desirable

  • A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department
  • Publications in recognised journals

Interpersonal skills

Essential

  • Evidence of leadership
  • Communication Skills

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 19 October 2026

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