Job summary

• Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology
• 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

Main duties of the job
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.

About us
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:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local 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.

Job responsibilities

• 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.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights.

Desirable

• MRCP Intercollegiate or equivalent
• An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience & Knowledge
Essential

• Thorough & broad training in Gastroenterology
• Teaching and commitment to education post- and under- graduate levels

Desirable

• Higher qualification in education

Academic Achievements
Essential

• Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols

Desirable

• Evidence of completed and published research
• Experience of having supervised and supported research students

Key Skills
Essential

• ERCP skills
• Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
• Ability to be a flexible team member
• Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care

Desirable

• Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
• Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups

Other
Essential

• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
• Good previous attendance record
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Employer details
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
George Eliot NHS Trust, College Street, Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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