Job Summary
18 Week Support are seeking experienced Consultants in Endoscopy to join their friendly and supportive team's around the UK. Our aim is to help the NHS significantly reduce referral to treatment waiting times.

Summary
Predominantly weekends available (full days)
Excellent day rate paid into a Limited Company
Ongoing sessions available over long duration
Mixed OGD and Colons lists available

Location: Partnered with over 50 NHS Trusts around the UK

Main duties of the job
Endoscopy patient waiting list initiatives
22-26 points per day
Mixture of OGD's and Colons
Flexible work for when you want to work for us around your current commitments.

About us
Along with offering an amazing day rate, you can expect the following from working with us:

• Ongoing support and training provided where needed.
• Booking and scheduling app that allows you to easily see work in your specialty and local area as well as book shifts at the click of a button.
• Community app that allows you to connect with other clinicians, share learning and engage with 18 Week Support L&D resources.
• Working as part of a fantastic team supported by the 18 Week Clinical and Nurse Leads in your specialty and overseen by our Clinical Lead.
• The opportunity to work with leading clinicians.
• Flexible work you chose when you want to work for us and can fit it around your NHS or other commitments.
• Community app that allows you to connect with other clinicians, share learning and engage with 18 Week Support L&D resources.

Details
Date posted: 06 January 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £1,400 to £1,750 a day
Paid into a Limited Company
Contract: Locum
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: E0341-26-0004
Job locations: Manchester, Leeds, Essex, London, Liverpool, Birmingham, Brighton, Bournemouth, Shrewsbury

Job responsibilities
18 Week Support are partnered with specialised and dynamic NHS Trusts who are looking for experienced Endoscopy Consultants to assist with their referral waiting lists.

Start date: January 2024
Work Pattern: Saturday and Sunday
Shift hours: 8:00-18:00 (10 hour shifts)
Duration: 3 months with the view to extend

Why 18 Week Support
As the leading provider of clinical insourcing services to the NHS, 18 Week Support partners with NHS Trusts to reduce referral to treatment waiting times and provide ongoing clinical capacity management solutions.

Over the years, 18 Week Support has developed strong working relationships with over 75 Trusts and Health Boards in the UK and provides flexible, high-quality, weekend and weekday services.

Every member of our team, from our world-renowned lead physicians and surgeons to our highly experienced nurses and healthcare assistants, is committed to providing first-class clinical care and an exceptional patient experience.

We offer a wide range of clinical specialties and support services within our innovative insourcing model. Each specialty is managed by an experienced clinical lead and our Head of Nursing. The services include Gastroenterology & Endoscopy, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, ENT & Audiology, Neurology, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Radiology, Gynaecology, Clinical Support Services.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable

• GMC Specialist Registration

Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 1 years experience, working at Consultant level in the NHS

Right to Work
Essential

• Right to work in the UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: 18 Week Support Limited
Address: Manchester, M60 7RA
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Recruitment Consultant
Sarah Drewett
sdrewett@18weeksupport.com
07897043490