Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Parkgate; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist for the Wirral Peninsula. The appointee will join a team of 10 Gastroenterologists, with a sub-specialised HPB and luminal service, and may have access to additional PAs subject to service needs.

The post excludes general medical acute on call but participates in the GI bleed rota; a broad gastroenterology and endoscopy background is required, with possible HPB experience.

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent.
• CESR or European Community Rights.
• On GMC Register with license to practice.
• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research.
• Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR in gastroenterology and GIM

Responsibilities

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty.
• Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty.
• Subspecialty interest.

Education

MRCP or equivalent

CESR or European Community Rights

On GMC Register with license to practice

MD or equivalent higher degree

Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist

The closing date is 18 November 2026

This post will join a committed team of 10 Substantive Gastroenterologists on the Wirral Peninsula. The Gastroenterology Unit is sub specialised into hepato-pancreatobiliary (HPB) and luminal services. The new appointee is expected to have a broad based gastroenterology background with subspecialist clinical or endoscopy interests. Additional PAs over the basic 10 PA contract may be offered and this would be formalised depending upon service needs.

As a consultant within the Medical Division you are not required to take part in the general medical acute on call rota, you will however, be part of the GI bleed rota.

The job available is for a Gastro Consultant with a specific interest in Luminal practice, however HPB experience is also acceptable. The new appointee is expected to have a broad based gastroenterology and endoscopy background. Appointment to the post would depend upon the quality and the subspecialty skills of the applicant.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Qualifications and Training

• MRCP or equivalent
• CESR or European Community Rights
• On GMC Register with license to practice
• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
• Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR in gastroenterology and GIM

Clinical Experience

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
• Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty
• Subspecialty interest

Clinical Skills

• Therapeutic upper & lower GI endoscopy

Other Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Teaching experience / interest

Personal Qualities

• Ability to lead / teach
• Ability to relate to patients / relatives
• Ability to work as part of a team

Research and Audit

• Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit
• Evidence of research and publications relevant to post

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.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£113,565 to £150,569 a yearper annum (3% on-call supplement also payable)