Locum Gastroenterology Consultant — 12-Month On-Call GI

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist for a 12-month fixed-term locum contract at the Bedford site. The role involves performing high-quality GI endoscopy, outpatient duties, and inpatient gastroenterology care, with on-call GI bleed cover on a 1:6 basis.

The appointee will join a well-established Gastroenterology Department, participate in teaching, governance, and development of new services, and contribute to educational programs while working

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research.

Responsibilities

• To undertake high quality diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy.
• To participate in high quality outpatient service delivery and patient administration.
• To manage Gastroenterology in-patients.
• To develop subspecialty interests and services as required.
• Attend and contribute to weekly multidisciplinary and governance meetings.

Skills

Endoscopy skills

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Medical Degree

MD or equivalent higher degree

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist for a 12-month fixed-term locum contract at the Bedford site. The role involves performing high-quality GI endoscopy, outpatient duties, and inpatient gastroenterology care, with on-call GI bleed cover on a 1:6 basis.

The appointee will join a well-established Gastroenterology Department, participate in teaching, governance, and development of new services, and contribute to educational programs while working