10 sessions per week
Fixed Term for 12 months
Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Closing Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026
Interview Date: TBC
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
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The Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist with an interest in hepatology to continue the development of the hepatology, gastroenterology and endoscopy services at the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust. This is a new post resulting from the expansion of the Gastroenterology Service. The development in Gastroenterology will support the emergency gastrointestinal bleed rota and will allow urgent review of patients with gastroenterological or liver diseases and endoscopy.
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘ excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
The main purpose of the post is to further develop and support the expansion of existing gastroenterology and hepatology services and provide support for a 24/7 acute GI bleed service. There is a need within the department for the expansion of hepatology services and other gastroenterology subspecialty would be supported.
An interest in ERCP and EUS is desirable and further interest in advanced endoscopy would be welcome. The successful candidate will be responsible, in conjunction with Dr Sankara Raman, Dr Edmond Sung, Dr Matilda Beckley, Dr Noor Hossain, Dr Shakil Kathawala, Dr Kayal Asghar and Dr Gordon Wood for running a comprehensive district general hospital gastroenterology service. This includes a direct access endoscopy service, a fast-track two-week referral service for the patients with possible gastrointestinal cancer and support for the colorectal multi-disciplinary team meeting.
The post holder will also provide support for the development and establishment of the Gastroenterology Day Unit, providing subacute management of patients with urgent gastroenterology and hepatology needs avoiding acute admission and timely management of acutely unwell patients.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
