Consultant Gastroenterologist

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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our high-performing team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet. Youll play a key role in delivering high-quality endoscopy services, supporting both NHS and private patients, and helping us continue to build an exceptional reputation for safe, patient-centred care.

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.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), but we are also open to part-time arrangements (2030 hours per week over 23 days) to support flexible working.

Youll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where innovation and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Main duties of the job

As our Consultant Gastroenterologist, you will:

• Deliver diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures, including upper and lower GI work.
• Conduct outpatient gastroenterology clinics, providing expert advice and continuity of care.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient pathways and clinical quality.
• Maintain compliance with JAG standards and participate in ongoing clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the training and development of colleagues and the wider endoscopy team.
• Participate in local and national endoscopy forums to help shape service delivery and excellence across the organisation.

About us

Were seeking a motivated and collaborative clinician who shares our commitment to quality, safety, and outstanding patient experience. Youll bring:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• JAG accreditation for independent upper and/or lower GI endoscopy practice
• Demonstrable competence aligned to GRS and JAG KPIs (e.g., colonoscopy completion rate >90%)
• Substantial experience in treating gastrointestinal conditions in a specialist setting
• A proactive, team-oriented approach, with a strong commitment to patient care and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to mentor and influence others
• Commitment to CPD, clinical governance, and contributing to strategic improvement of services

Salary is competitive, but substantive employment only to be considered

Please ensure that your CV used in applying includes details of what interested you in the role as well as describing relevant experience within the past 3 years i.e., number of cases performed and outcomes from national database (when relevant).

In time consultants joining Practice Plus Group will be guided through the process to achieve accreditation with BUPA, applicants already with this accreditation are considered favourably and encouraged to highlight this in their application.

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions contact  [email protected] in our friendly resourcing team or call 07970915238.

Job responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• JAG-accredited for independent practice in upper and/or lower GI endoscopy.
• Demonstrable competence aligned to GRS and JAG KPIs (e.g., colonoscopy completion rate >90%).
• GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Substantial experience in treating gastrointestinal conditions in a specialist setting.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach, with a strong commitment to patient care and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to mentor and influence others.
• Commitment to CPD, clinical governance, and contributing to strategic improvement of services.