NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology

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Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology
Full time or Part time (10 PA, including up to 2 PA SPA, for full time)
Fixed Term
Salary Scale - £111,430 - £148,064 per annum (pro rata if part time)
NHS Forth Valley seeks to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join a dynamic GI service in Forth Valley.
The successful applicant will be required to contribute to the general clinical Gastroenterology and GI endoscopy service. Existing sub-specialty roles within the department include inflammatory bowel disease, EUS, pancreatobiliary disease, hepatology, viral hepatitis, nutrition and upper GI pathology.
This post has no commitment to general medical on call but will require an out of hours commitment to a GI bleed rota with prospective cover of colleagues.
The GI service functions as a fully integrated unit with all members contributing to a team-based approach to patient care and this appointment will play an important role in the continuing development and redesign of Gastroenterology services. The existing Gastroenterology senior staff comprise of nine Consultants and five GI specialist nurses. We have a fully equipped endoscopy department with 4 rooms (1 screening room) and an endoscopy team to include colorectal and upper GI surgeons as well as five nurse endoscopists. We have a close working relationship with surgical colleagues for complex inpatient care (hepato-pancreato-biliary disease, inflammatory bowel disease, acute gastrointestinal bleeds) and weekly upper GI / HPB / colorectal / IBD multi-disciplinary team meetings.
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Informal enquiries should be directed by telephone to Dr David Watts, Gastroenterologist and Clinical Director for Medical Specialties, on 01324 566827
Applicants will be expected to have a wide range of experience in Gastroenterology and possess the MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.


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To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Applicants registered with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT at the time of interview. Applicants applying under the Portfolio pathway must be entered onto the GMC Specialist Register at time of application. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026
Interview date: TBC
Please quote reference 254944 on all correspondence
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