Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry & Rugby, CV2 2DX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9218-26-0082 |
Summary
1. To provide, in collaboration with colleagues, a comprehensive Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endoscopy, and Nutrition service to patients in Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. This includes: ensuring all appropriate waiting lists and waiting times are adhered to; that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner; and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times. 2. The appointees will be expected to have experience in a wide range of gastroenterological conditions and to work with his/her colleagues to deliver the service in the Trust. It would be expected that the appointee will see 3 new patients and 8 follow up patients in each outpatient clinic, as per the standard clinic template (or 8NPs if a virtual/2WW clinic). 3. Undertake unselected endoscopy lists booked to a standard template (currently 8-10 points per list due to COVID restrictions; will increase to 10-12 depending upon infection control/staffing). 4. Take responsibility for patients under his/her care. 5. Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care. 6. Participate in the development of the gastroenterology service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of gastroenterology conditions. 7. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities. 8.Participate in the gastroenterology on-call rota (Consultant A 1:17; Consultant B 1:19) and the GI Bleed rota (1:19) to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours. There is no general medical on call. 9. The post holders will be required to participate fully in the education and training of medical students, trainee doctors, nurses, and allied health care personnel as appropriate. Interest and experience in undergraduate teaching is essential. This includes pre-clinical & clinical students from WMS. 10. Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty. This will include the appraisal of F2s and SpRs, and the Certificates of Satisfaction in respect of F1s. 11. Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit including the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice, and regular attendance at the Gastro QIPS meeting. 12. Ensure own practice is up to date; this includes responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trusts Performance and Annual Review system. 13. Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers. 14. Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.