Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A national health organization in Dundee seeks a Part Time Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist for a 1 year maternity cover post. The role includes delivering inpatient IBD ward work, General Gastroenterology Clinics, and Endoscopy procedures, with no on-call or weekend work. Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council and either on the Specialist Register or nearing CCT. The closing date for applications is 2nd January 2026, with interviews anticipated in February 2025.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Medical Council, holding a License to Practice.
• Must be on the Specialist Register or close to achieving CCT.
• Experience in delivering acute inpatient gastroenterology services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inpatient IBD ward work on a rotational basis.
• Conduct General Gastroenterology Clinics and Endoscopy lists.
• Participate in a cohesive group of consultant colleagues.

Skills

Acute inpatient care

Endoscopy procedures

Gastroenterology Clinics

Education

Registered with the General Medical Council

Placement on the Specialist Register or CCT

Job description

Gastroenterology, Ninewells Teaching Hospital and Medical School, Dundee

Part Time Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist

1 year maternity cover locum post

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1 year (0.6WTE) maternity locum Consultant Gastroenterologist post in NHS Tayside.

The successful applicant will join a cohesive group of consultant colleagues who deliver acute inpatient luminal and hepatology services from a dedicated Gastroenterology ward. We also deliver a busy outpatient service and are supported by IBD, Hepatology and Nutrition Nurse Specialists. NHS Tayside delivers endoscopy from 2 endoscopy suites (Ninewells and Perth Royal Infirmary) including 7‑day a week emergency endoscopy, BCSP and Advanced endoscopy including EUS, ERCP, UGI EMR and colonic EMR. We have a strong academic reputation with national and international experts in both IBD and hepatology.

The successful applicant will deliver inpatient IBD ward work on a 1:5 rotational basis. There is no on‑call nor weekend activity associated with this post. Non‑ward working weeks will involve a mix of General Gastroenterology Clinics and Endoscopy lists (colonoscopy and gastroscopy).

You must be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practice.

Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT or already in possession of CESR (CP) at the date of interview for the post.

Closing date : 2nd January 2026

Anticipated interview date is February 2025

*Informal enquiries to: Dr Michael Miller, Clinical Lead for Gastroenterology 01382 723334, [e-mail]

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.