Locum Consultant Gastroenterology - IBD

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated locum Consultant Gastroenterologist with a subspecialty in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. This role involves providing independent outpatient care and endoscopy services, leading multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the development of the IBD service. With a commitment to staff wellbeing and flexible working options, this innovative firm is focused on improving clinical care and patient outcomes. If you are passionate about gastroenterology and eager to make a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Staff wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be fully JAG accredited in gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
• Experience managing patients with complex inflammatory bowel disease.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent care to patients with complex IBD.
• Lead and contribute to IBD multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support IBD nurses and foster teamwork within the department.

Skills

Independent practice in gastroenterology

JAG accreditation in gastroscopy and colonoscopy

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Clinical governance and risk management

Patient management in IBD

Education

Medical degree

Specialist training in Gastroenterology

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Clinical audit tools

Job description

We are looking to recruit a full time locum Consultant Gastroenterologist with subspeciality interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease to cover a period of absence for 6 months. The successful candidate will provide out-patient clinics and endoscopy lists independently, and may be required to supervise junior doctors in the out-patient clinic. The candidate will be fully JAG accredited in gastroscopy and colonoscopy and will be able to provide evidence of independent practice with KPIs that fulfil JAG standards. They will be able to provide evidence of independent practice in the out-patient setting managing general gastroenterology and hepatology patients. Clinics and endoscopy lists run from 08:30-12:30 and 13:30-17:00 across all three Trust sites (Watford General, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, St Albans City Hospital). This post has 10 programmed activities. There is a 1:12 on-call rota for 'consultant of the week' inpatient cover and a 1:12 overnight on-call for GI bleed. We are looking for the prospective candidate to start on 11/08/2025.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the smooth running, governance, and further development of the IBD service including:

1. Independent care of patients with complex IBD.
2. Actively lead and contribute to IBD-MDTs.
3. Support and training of the IBD nurses.
4. Foster close teamworking within the IBD team.
5. Support networking with internal and external providers.
6. Implement national policies and guidance and local GIRFT recommendations relating to IBD care.
7. Support IBD data collection/ audit and database.
8. Develop departmental IBD research portfolio.
9. Maintain appropriate CPD.
10. Endoscopy (Elective, training, and inpatient emergency).
11. Outpatient work (clinics, referral vetting, GP advice and guidance).
12. Inpatient work (Consultant of the week to cover GI ward, Ward referrals, ED in-reach).
13. Weekend work (6 hours on site ward and emergency endoscopy).

You will be expected to be able to travel to all 3 Trust hospital Sites (Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and St Albans Hospital). You will take part in clinical governance and clinical risk management, and in their implementation, including audit. A personal discussion and visit to the department are strongly encouraged. Dr Mark Fullard Clinical Lead Gastroenterology: [e-mail]: phone: [phone].

About us

A new hospital has been planned for Watford. A new four roomed Endoscopy Unit at St Albans has been planned with a completion date of 2026. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. We are a flexible working employer. At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information: Flexible Working. We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the clinical lead for the Gastroenterology (Dr Mark Fullard) who is responsible to the Divisional Director (Dr Niall Keenan), the Medical Director and Chief Executive and Trust Board. The job responsibilities are included in the Job Description.

Person Specification

Essential

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Desirable

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