Consultant Gastroenterologist Special interest in BCSP and Endoscopy
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2212 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
The Trust is seeking an experiencedConsultant Gastroenterologist with a Specialist Interest in Bowel Cancer Screening Programmeand EMR polypectomy who will be based atBasildon University Hospital, with cross-site working across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust as required.
The post holder will work closely with colorectal surgery, oncology, radiology, anaesthetics, and specialist nursing teams, contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings (colorectal and complex Polyp MDTs) and supporting streamlined patient pathways.
The consultant will also play a role ineducation and training, supporting endoscopy training where appropriate, supervising gastroenterology trainees and endoscopy staff, and contributing to departmental teaching programmes.
The role includes active participation inclinical governance, audit, quality improvement, appraisal, and revalidation, with an expectation of professional leadership, innovation, and commitment to delivering excellent patient-centred care in line with the values of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
This post will also support Outpatient transformation and Gastroenterology and Endoscopy recovery and help the department to achieve the referral to treatment (RTT) 18-week targets, 2-week wait, and 28, 31 and 62 day faster diagnostic standards reducing diagnostic and cancer waiting times.
Job description
Are you looking for an exciting new role? Using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you!
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MRCP or Equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry on the specialist register within six months
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
Desirable
- A higher degree in medicine (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- BCSP Accredited
- Accredited and independent in Upper GI and lower GI endoscopy
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems
Desirable
- Complex polypectomy skills
- NHS experience within the last 3 years
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge & Experience of supervising and teaching clinical skills
Desirable
- JAG Train the Trainers Accreditation
About the employer
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
This role appears to be based at this CQC-rated location:
- Inadequate
Rated Oct 2025
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
Where this offer sits in the market
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