Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology

Closing Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026

Interview Date: TBC

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

Main duties of the job

The Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist with an interest in hepatology to continue the development of the hepatology, gastroenterology and endoscopy services at the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust. This is a new post resulting from the expansion of the Gastroenterology Service. The development in Gastroenterology will support the emergency gastrointestinal bleed rota and will allow urgent review of patients with gastroenterological or liver diseases and endoscopy.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job responsibilities

• The main purpose of the post is to further develop and support the expansion of existing gastroenterology and hepatology services and provide support for a 24/7 acute GI bleed service. There is a need within the department for the expansion of hepatology services and other gastroenterology subspecialty would be supported.
• An interest in ERCP and EUS is desirable and further interest in advanced endoscopy would be welcome. The successful candidate will be responsible, in conjunction with Dr Sankara Raman, Dr Edmond Sung, Dr Matilda Beckley, Dr Noor Hossain, Dr Shakil Kathawala, Dr Kayal Asghar and Dr Gordon Wood for running a comprehensive district general hospital gastroenterology service. This includes a direct access endoscopy service, a fast-track two-week referral service for the patients with possible gastrointestinal cancer and support for the colorectal multi-disciplinary team meeting.
• The post holder will also provide support for the development and establishment of the Gastroenterology Day Unit, providing subacute management of patients with urgent gastroenterology and hepatology needs avoiding acute admission and timely management of acutely unwell patients.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights.
• MRCP Intercollegiate or equivalent
• An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience & Knowledge

• Thorough & broad training in Gastroenterology
• Teaching and commitment to education post- and under- graduate levels
• Higher qualification in education

Academic Achievements

• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
• Evidence of completed and published research
• Experience of having supervised and supported research students

Key Skills

• Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
• Ability to be a flexible team member
• Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
• Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
• Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups

Other

• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
• Good previous attendance record
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence

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.