Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist – Fixed Term for 12 months

NHS Grampian; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist for a 12-month position at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The role offers 8 Programmed Activities with opportunities for additional work. Successful candidates will join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to providing high-quality gastroenterology services. Full registration with the GMC is required.

Benefits

Excellent resources and amenities

Access to postgraduate educational facilities

Opportunity for research collaboration

Qualifications

• Full registration with a license to practice with the GMC.
• Capability to deliver high-quality patient care in a team setting.
• Specialization in Luminal Gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, patient-centered care.
• Join the team of NHS Consultants in Gastroenterology.
• Participate in the Department's research programs.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Advanced Gastroenterology

Team collaboration

Education

Full registration with GMC

Job description

Vacancy Ref: CK226399

Become an important part of a large team, at the heart of delivering high quality, patient-centred care for the half-million people who live in Grampian, whilst enjoying the benefits and excellent resources from living in one of the UK’s finest cities.

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist in the Department of Digestive Disorders, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Every attempt will be made to accommodate sub-specialty interests depending on individuals. There is no commitment for General Medicine in these posts.

This post will be offered at 8 Programmed Activities, but there are more opportunities in the wider Medicine and Unscheduled Care Portfolio for applicants seeking additional Programmed Activities. If appointed, the job plan will be discussed on an individual basis. The post is available for a period of 12 months.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is the major teaching hospital for the North of Scotland. The Department of Digestive Disorders provides tertiary services for the NHS Grampian Region and the Shetland and Orkney Islands. The successful applicants would join a team of 14 NHS Consultants and one Associate Specialist.

The Department of Digestive Disorders offers a full range of secondary and tertiary Luminal Gastroenterology services including advanced IBD, advanced Endoscopy, Hepatology and Nutrition services. In patient care takes place in the Emergency Care Centre with a dedicated 29 bed Gastroenterology Ward. Clinic and Endoscopy facilities have also been renovated in recent years to provide excellent facilities. The unit has an active research programme working jointly with The University of Aberdeen. There are excellent post graduate educational facilities further enhanced by the Suttie Centre for medical education.

Aberdeen is well known for its superb quality of life and enjoys first class amenities, housing and schools. There are excellent connections with other British cities and the continent, flying time to London is one hour with more than 20 daily flights - and road and rail links to all points north and south are easily accessible. Aberdeenshire includes some of the most spectacular countryside in Europe with Royal Deeside and the Cairngorm Mountain National Park and a wide range of outdoor pursuits within easy reach or commute of the city.

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. ( Licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department prior to application.

For further information please contact Dr Malcolm Smith, Service Clinical Director, Gastroenterology via [e-mail] or 01224 552570.

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Closing date 12 October 2025