Consultant Gastroenterologist

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient Are you a dedicated Consultant Gastroenterologist looking for a new and rewarding opportunity? At Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet, were seeking a highly skilled and motivated specialist to join our exceptional Endoscopy team. This is your chance to work in a centre of excellence where youll deliver diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services, including upper and lower GI endoscopy, in a state-of-the-art, patient-focused environment. Youll lead and shape best practice in our Endoscopy department, working with a dynamic multi-professional team to support NHS, self-pay, and private patients. Whether you're experienced in both upper and lower GI or looking to grow in either area, well support your continued professional development and training.

As our Consultant Gastroenterologist, you will be responsible for delivering diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures to referred NHS and private patients. You will be expected to deliver upper- and lower-day case gastroenterology services, principally carried out under local anaesthesia or without sedation. You will also be: Performing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures, including OGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy. Acting as the Lead Consultant for Endoscopy on sitementoring peers, overseeing best practice, and enhancing service delivery. Contributing to audits, data reporting for JAG accreditation, and quality improvement initiatives. Managing patient outcomes including pathology results and referrals to local MDTs where needed. Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team including consultants, endoscopy nurses, and management colleagues to maintain and improve clinical standards. Engaging in regular clinical governance activities, including incident reviews, SPA time, and departmental meetings. Supporting and, where required, delivering training for endoscopists in line with JAG and Practice Plus Group standards.