NHS Scotland
Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology
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Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology
Position Details
- Type: Full time or Part time (10 PA, including up to 2 PA SPA, for full time)
- Contract: Fixed Term
- Salary: £111,430 - £148,064 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Job Summary
NHS Forth Valley seeks to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join a dynamic GI service in Forth Valley.
Responsibilities
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
- 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.
Role in the Team
The GI service functions as a fully integrated unit with all members contributing to a team-based approach to patient care. 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. The department includes:
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- A fully equipped endoscopy department with 4 rooms (1 screening room)
- An endoscopy team including colorectal and upper GI surgeons as well as five nurse endoscopists
- A close working relationship with surgical colleagues for complex inpatient care (hepato-pancreato-biliary disease, inflammatory bowel disease, acute gastrointestinal bleeds)
- Weekly upper GI / HPB / colorectal / IBD multi-disciplinary team meetings
Application Information
Informal enquiries should be directed by telephone to Dr David Watts, Gastroenterologist and Clinical Director for Medical Specialties, on 01324 566827.
Requirements
Applicants will be expected to have a wide range of experience in Gastroenterology and possess the MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
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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.
Important Dates
- Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026
- Interview date: TBC
Please quote reference 254944 on all correspondence
Equal Opportunities
NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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