Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology

Integrated Care System; Guildford; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Guildford is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover role. The successful candidate will join a team of NHS Consultant Gastroenterologists and have opportunities to develop subspecialty interests. The role includes collaboration with various surgical departments and the chance to contribute to teaching at the University of Surrey. Salary is between £109,725 to £145,478 per annum depending on experience.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and license to practice.
• Dual GIM and Gastroenterology accreditation.
• Specialty exam in Gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with tertiary specialist teams including oesophagogastric and colorectal surgical departments.
• Key member of the Gastroenterology team.
• Develop teaching and academic links with the new medical school.

Skills

Excellent endoscopic skills

Experience managing GI bleeds

Broad experience in General Internal Medicine

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed colleague to join our experienced and friendly team of 8 NHS Consultant Gastroenterologists. The post holder will have opportunities to develop subspecialty interests aligned with the current team.

This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave cover (10.6 PA including on-call commitment for GI bleed rota) for a Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, recently rated 'outstanding' by the CQC.

The Gastro-Hepatology department at Royal Surrey is a forward-thinking, ambitious unit committed to team working for patient benefit. It offers comprehensive services, including inpatient and outpatient care, regional hepatology, general gastroenterology, clinical nutritional services, and high-quality endoscopy in our JAG-accredited facilities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key member of the Gastroenterology team, collaborating with tertiary specialist teams including oesophagogastric, HPB, and colorectal surgical departments. We also have close ties with St Luke's Cancer Centre, particularly in HCC and NET service delivery.

With the opening of a new medical school at the University of Surrey, there will be opportunities to develop teaching and academic links.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate, collaborative Trust, valuing its 5000 colleagues. We offer health and wellbeing programs and are committed to professional development. Our diverse team ensures you feel valued throughout your career with us.

We provide joined-up hospital and community care, regional cancer services, and are based in Guildford with community sites in Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh. Our CQC rating is 'Outstanding'.

We are investing over £45 million in facilities and equipment, making now an excellent time to join.

Note: Although not our usual practice, adverts may close early, so apply promptly.

Watch our video about Royal Surrey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Job responsibilities

This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover (10.6 PA including on-call GI bleed rota) for a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. Please see the attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and license to practice
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Dual GIM and Gastroenterology accreditation
• Specialty exam in Gastroenterology

Experience

• Excellent endoscopic skills with sign-off for independent diagnostic and therapeutic OGD (including acute GI bleeds)
• Experience managing GI bleeds on a formal GI bleed rota
• Broad experience in General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, including MDT working
• Subspecialty interests such as Nutrition, Functional GI Disease, IBD, Capsule Endoscopy, or Hepatology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required.

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, DOE