Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist

NHS; Wirral; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on the Wirral invites applications for a Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology to join a friendly multidisciplinary unit and support in high-quality endoscopy care in a JAG-accredited service, with outpatient clinics and inpatient care.

The post covers a broad gastroenterology remit with potential HPB and luminal subspecialty involvement, and participation in the GI bleed rota.

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent required.
• CESR or European Community Rights required.
• On GMC Register with license to practice required.
• 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

• Provide high-quality endoscopy and inpatient/outpatient gastroenterology care.
• Contribute to a sub-specialised GI unit (HPB and luminal services).
• Participate in the GI bleed rota.
• Lead and teach junior medical staff within the unit.
• Engage in audit and research activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teaching experience/interest

Leadership

Education

MRCP or equivalent

CESR or European Community Rights

On GMC Register with license to practice

MD or equivalent higher degree

Specialist Register eligible or near CCT/CCST/CESR

Job description

Main area Gastroenterology Grade Locum Consultant - YM73 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (NHS Locum position) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 408-26-855

Site Arrowe Park Hospital Town Wirral Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (3% on-call supplement also payable) Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 08:00

Job overview

Applications are invited from ambitious, enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly multi-disciplinary Gastroenterology Unit at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. The successful applicant(s) will support in the delivery of high quality, endoscopy care in an accredited JAG Endoscopy unit, undertake outpatient clinics, and inpatient care on our dedicated Gastroenterology Ward.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist position available at WUTH.

Person specification

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 & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Omar Noorullah Job title Consultant Gastroenterologists Email address [e-mail]

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Address Clatterbridge Hospital
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
Wirral
CH63 4JY