Consultant Gastroenterologist

NHS; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North Cumbria seeks a dynamic Locum Consultant gastroenterologist to enhance their integrated digestive diseases service. This role offers the opportunity to work in a cohesive department, manage a diverse range of gastrointestinal conditions, and contribute to service improvements. Successful candidates must be registered with GMC and demonstrate a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Relocation assistance up to £4,000

Qualifications

• Specialist in gastroenterology with full GMC registration.
• Experience in managing IBD and hepatology patients.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Providing integrated digestive diseases service across North Cumbria.
• Managing inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services.
• Participating in on-call commitments including GI bleed cover.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Patient Management

Endoscopy

Education

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent

Full GMC or GDC registration

Royal College Membership

Consultant qualification

Job description

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dynamic and motivated Locum Consultant gastroenterologist to join our team of consultant gastroenterologists and gastrointestinal surgeons to provide an integrated digestive diseases service across north Cumbria. The North Cumbria GI Service is a new, cohesive and integrated department, combining the services of gastroenterology and endoscopy, upper gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, colorectal, emergency GI surgery.

The successful candidate will join a team of gastroenterologists supported by nurse specialists in IBD & hepatology across North Cumbria NHS Trust. Associated with the transformation of all our services across the Trust, and in conjunction with the introduction of our model for acute medical care, it is envisaged that future configurations will focus complex in patient work at the Carlisle site, and elective outpatient services (endoscopy and outpatient clinics) will be provided by all of the team across the Trust. Sub specialty interest will be encouraged where this contributes to and complements the department and Trusts' service needs.

While appointees will be appointed to a base unit, all members of the team will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the general gastroenterology service across the Trust.

Please note: You must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.

Main duties of the job

The department has two dedicated GI wards within the Cumberland Infirmary at Carlisle for the treatment of inpatients. The plan in the near future is to have all GI areas co-located. There is a dedicated 3-room endoscopy unit at The Cumberland Infirmary and the new endoscopy unit at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven has 2 dedicated rooms in a new, state of the art facility. There is a specialist GI physiology lab on both sites.

The Trust has also just been successful in a national bid for a new 5 room Endoscopy Unit planned to open in 2025 at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond.We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

• Being a clinically led organisation

• Quality and safety at the heart

• A positive patient experience every time

• A great place to work

• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Details Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

262-A-25-7233935

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland Hospital

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

Job description Job responsibilities

The On-call commitment includes Out of Hours GI Bleed cover. The standard job plan attracts 10-12 PA's.

Relocation assistance of up to £4,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.

Please see full job description and personal specification for details.

• Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
• If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Job description Job responsibilities

The On-call commitment includes Out of Hours GI Bleed cover. The standard job plan attracts 10-12 PA's.

Relocation assistance of up to £4,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.

Please see full job description and personal specification for details.

• Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
• If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• oMBBS, MBChB or equivalent
• oFull GMC or GDC registration
• oRoyal College Membership
• oConsultant, SAS Doctor or General Practitioner
• oOn the GMC Specialist Register

Desirable

• oManagement Qualification or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
• oCCT or equivalent

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• oMBBS, MBChB or equivalent
• oFull GMC or GDC registration
• oRoyal College Membership
• oConsultant, SAS Doctor or General Practitioner
• oOn the GMC Specialist Register

Desirable

• oManagement Qualification or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
• oCCT or equivalent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland Hospital

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland Hospital

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)