Consultant Gastroenterologist – Private Hospital

Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time or Part-Time considered)
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Contract: Substantive role

A well-established private hospital in Somerset is seeking an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist to join its high-performing clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern, patient-focused environment delivering high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology services for NHS and private patients.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering safe, effective and patient-centred gastroenterology care, with a strong focus on endoscopy and outpatient services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy
• Running outpatient gastroenterology clinics
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Maintaining compliance with JAG, GRS and clinical governance standards
• Participating in audit, quality improvement and service development
• Supporting training and development within the endoscopy team

Flexible working is available, including part-time options (2–3 days per week).

The Ideal Candidate

• GMC registered with a licence to practise
• JAG accredited for independent endoscopy practice
• Strong recent experience in gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures
• Evidence of meeting JAG / GRS KPIs (e.g. colonoscopy completion rates)
• Excellent communication and team-working skills
• Commitment to clinical quality, CPD and governance

What’s on Offer

• Competitive consultant salary
• Flexible job planning
• High-quality facilities and supportive clinical teams
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support