Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology
Full time or Part time (10 PA, including up to 2 PA SPA, for full time). 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 nine Consultants and five GI specialist nurses. We have a fully equipped endoscopy department with 4 rooms (1 screening room) and an endoscopy team that includes colorectal and upper GI surgeons as well as five nurse endoscopists. We maintain a close working relationship with surgical colleagues for complex inpatient care (hepato‑pancreato‑biliary disease, inflammatory bowel disease, acute gastro‑intestinal bleeds) and hold weekly upper GI / HPB / colorectal / IBD multi‑disciplinary team meetings.
Informal enquiries should be directed by telephone to Dr David Watts, Gastroenterologist and Clinical Director for Medical Specialties, or to Dr Richard Burnham, Gastroenterologist and Clinical Lead for Gastroenterology, on 01324 566827.
Qualifications and Experience
* Wide range of experience in Gastroenterology.
* Possess the MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
* Full GMC registration and a licence to practise.
* Applicants registered with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register or 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.
* Evidence of recent continued academic and professional development.
* Excellent communication, listening and organisational skills.
Application Process
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.
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should quote reference 239092 on all correspondence.
Closing Date
Sunday 15th March 2026 – interview date TBC.
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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