Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist

Job Overview

Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology with the University Hospitals of Derby & Burton. The role is a fixed‑term 12‑month contract, potentially renewable if the candidate is working towards CESR/Portfolio Pathway during the term.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high quality endoscopy care across QHB and SRP sites, including colonoscopy, EMR, PEGs, and in‑patient endoscopy.
• Provide outpatient clinic services and inpatient care for a range of gastrointestinal and liver disorders.
• Participate in the national bowel cancer screening programme and support inter‑professional teams (clinical nurses, nutritionists, etc.).
• Attend on‑call duties as per the current 1:16 general medical coverage.
• Teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate trainees, including clinical skills, endoscopy training, and clinical decision‑making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered consultant in Gastroenterology (CCT or subspecialised consultant).
• Evidence of experience in general medicine and gastroenterology, including independent clinical practice.
• Capability to manage clinical risk and make independent clinical decisions.
• Minimum one year NHS experience.
• Experience or interest in Hepatology, IBD, nutrition, GI cancer or therapeutic endoscopy.
• Experience supervising and teaching trainees (F1, F2, ST trainees) – preferred advanced teaching qualification.
• Possession of MRCP, MBBS or equivalent, Full GMC registration or being in the process of CESR application with evidence of submission.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification or equivalent.

Benefits

• Professional and leadership development opportunities.
• Ongoing support from recruitment to commencement and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Note

Fixed‑term contract, 12 months. Extension depends on CESR/Portfolio progress and GMC registration status.

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