Locum Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterology

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; St Helier; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The 6‑month fixed‑term locum consultant post sits within the Paediatric Team at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post-holder will join an established paediatric gastroenterology service, working closely with the consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.

Applicants should be committed to clinical governance, trainee supervision, and participation in the Trust's training and induction programmes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage paediatric GI conditions and provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care.
• Experience delivering specialist clinics for complex gastroenterology presentations.
• Competence in planning and supervising GI investigations (e.g., pH studies, endoscopies).
• Engagement with MDTs and shared-care networks with tertiary centres.
• Commitment to professional development and GMC guidance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dedicated specialist paediatric gastroenterology clinics weekly.
• Provide inpatient support and advise on complex cases.
• Diagnose and manage GI conditions including IBD, reflux, celiac disease, and allergies.
• Perform or supervise GI investigations (pH studies, endoscopy) as certified.
• Establish and participate in shared-care networks with tertiary centres.

Skills

Pediatrics

Gastroenterology

Clinical governance

Inpatient care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Endoscopy supervision

Tools

Endoscopy

pH monitoring

Job description

This is a 6-month fixed-term locum consultant post providing short-term sick leave cover within the Paediatric Team at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post-holder will join an established paediatric gastroenterology service, working closely with the existing consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team. The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients. 1. To, at all times, comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time. 2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. 3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director. 4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director. 5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction). 6. To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme. 7. To be responsible for the clinical management of out-patients under your care. 8. The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients. St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process. Specific Duties of this post

• Deliver dedicated specialist clinicsper week for complex regional gastroenterology presentations as well as provide inpatient support and advise.
• Diagnose and managecommon gastrointestinal conditions including Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), severe constipation, gastro-oesophageal reflux, food allergies, coeliac disease, and eosinophilic oesophagitis.
• Perform or supervise GI investigations(e.g., pH studies, and diagnostic upper/lower endoscopies depending on certified competencies).
• Establish shared-care networkswith our tertiary centres at St George's Hospital.
• Liaison and MDT working with the paediatric gastroenterology team at St George's Hospital for complex tertiary referral.
• Specifically, the role will deliver