Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the region is seeking a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist and General Physician for a full-time locum post for 12 months. You will participate in the endoscopy rota, provide diagnostic services, and engage in outpatient care. This role emphasizes innovation in delivering quality medical care. The position is based in Luton, with possible travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Must participate in the inpatient Gastroenterologist rota, including out-of-hours duties.
• Experience in providing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy is essential.
• Ability to manage outpatient clinics and engage in audit duties.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the gastroenterologist inpatient rota.
• Provide endoscopy services and outpatient clinics.
• Engage in departmental audit and governance activities.

Skills

Endoscopic procedures

Inpatient care

Audit and governance

Education

Full GMC registration

Relevant medical qualifications

Job description

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist and General Physician to join our current team of 10 consultants based at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital. We are a friendly, dynamic, innovative, and future-focused department. You will join our team at an exciting time at Bedfordshire Hospitals within the newly merged Foundation Trust. Innovation in delivering high-quality medical care is a key requirement of this role.

We will actively support a new colleague who will complement and enhance our existing team.

This is a full-time locum post for an initial period of 12 months, whilst we recruit substantively throughout the summer of 2025.

The post holder will:

1. Participate in the inpatient Gastroenterologist rota, including out-of-hours endoscopy.
2. Provide diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy lists.
3. Provide outpatient clinics as per job plan.
4. Participate in audit and governance duties of the department.

Our outpatient clinics are supported by Specialist Nurses. Inpatient gastroenterology and hepatology services are provided on one ward, with triage via acute physicians. The department is committed to inreach and cross-referrals across the hospital.

The endoscopy unit has held JAG accreditation since 2009 and is working towards a CDC unit in Luton. A 24-hour GI bleed service has been in place since 2011, with non-emergency endoscopy provided 7 days a week, supported by 10 endoscopists on the emergency rota. Routine weekend ward duties are also supported.

Upper GI, hepatobiliary, and hepatic cancers are managed through weekly MDTs, with video conferencing for upper GI and HPB MDTs. Endoscopic ultrasound and oncology surgical services are available, supported by Cancer and acute oncology nurses.

Our Trust serves a population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, across two hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between sites may be required.

The Trust is committed to delivering excellent patient care with the best clinical knowledge and technology. Vaccination against COVID-19 is encouraged for staff.

Applicants must undergo full Occupational Health Clearance and DBS check before starting. Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. If you haven't received interview invitation within 28 days of closing, your application was unsuccessful.

For more information, see the attached job description. To arrange a visit, contact Dr. J Harvey, Clinical Director, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, at 01234 355122 ext 2300.

This advert closes on Sunday, 3 August 2025.