Job summary
We require two Locum Consultant posts due to the expanding service, based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) with occasional cross site working to the University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) site. The posts will involve a GI bleed on-call commitment cross site.
Applicants must be included in the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine or be within three months of CCST accreditation. The successful applicants will provide a comprehensive high quality Gastroenterology service.
Main duties of the job
This post is a 10 PA appointment and the post-holder per week will be required to do 3 endoscopy lists and 3 clinics. Post holders will participate in the on-call GI bleed rota.
The Gastroenterology Department at QEH currently includes 6 consultants, 2 specialist registrars, 2 clinical fellows and 3 specialist nurses with responsibilities for inflammatory bowel disease, viral hepatitis and endoscopy. At UHL there are 6 consultants (some of whom work part time), two registrars, a specialist doctor and two specialist nurses (IBD and viral hepatitis). A number of specialist gastroenterology services have been established at the Trust including ERCP, oesophageal physiology, capsule endoscopy and fibroscanning. Facilities at QEH include a fully refurbished endoscopy unit with four endoscopy rooms, a new decontamination facility and recovery area.
All candidates must have an MBBS or equivalent, Registered with the GMC, MRCP or equivalent and must have the CCT for Gastroenterology and General Medicine or working towards it..
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstream
Details Date posted
30 May 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-AA6860
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Site
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
Job description Job responsibilities
a. Clinical Responsibilities
The successful applicant will undertake three gastroenterology clinics with a general profile of 12 slots (5 new and 7 follow ups) and three endoscopy sessions consisting of 12 points per list (both mixed lists).
The main duties and responsibilities of the post include:
To undertake high quality diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy
To participate in the provision of a high quality out-patient Gastroenterology service, including patient administration
The post-holder will attend the weekly multidisciplinary meetings and monthly governance meetings
b. Medical Education & Teaching
To possibly contribute to the General Medicine educational programme
Act as a standard Consultant trainee for SpRs in Gastroenterology
c. Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Attend and actively participate in the regular gastroenterology governance meetings.
Undertake high quality audit projects and participate in the collection of data required to meet national quality standards. Under the supervision of consultants, junior doctors on the gastroenterology firms are expected to actively participate in high quality audit and present their data at national and international meetings. Junior doctors are encouraged to participate in research projects and publish case reports. The approach of the current consultants results in many of the junior doctors on the gastroenterology firm achieving at least once publication in a peer-reviewed journal or presentation at a regional or national meeting.
d. Continuing Professional Development
Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level
Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice
Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy
A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
e. Policy, Planning and Management
The appointee will be responsible for the leadership of his/her team as appropriate within the specialty. Specific leadership responsibilities for areas of the service will be agreed on an individual basis and will be detailed in the postholders job plan.
The appointee is expected to:
* Be responsible to the Clinical Director for the effective and efficient use of resources under his/her control, to contribute to the planning and development of the service and to participate in directorate/departmental meetings.
* Be an active member of the Gastroenterology Team ensuring the delivery of the Service Plan and the targets in the NHS Plan.
* Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines
* Assist in ensuring that the Trust Clinical Governance Strategy is implemented as developed by the Clinical Practice Committee, Risk Management Committee and Education Committee.
* Contribute to good communications between the department and the other relevant staff/departments within the Trust, outside agencies including Social Services, General Practitioners, other Gastroenterology Departments in neighbouring Trusts and the Emergency Services.
* Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care
* Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service
* Comply with all Trust policies
Job description Job responsibilities
a. Clinical Responsibilities
The successful applicant will undertake three gastroenterology clinics with a general profile of 12 slots (5 new and 7 follow ups) and three endoscopy sessions consisting of 12 points per list (both mixed lists).
The main duties and responsibilities of the post include:
To undertake high quality diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy
To participate in the provision of a high quality out-patient Gastroenterology service, including patient administration
The post-holder will attend the weekly multidisciplinary meetings and monthly governance meetings
b. Medical Education & Teaching
To possibly contribute to the General Medicine educational programme
Act as a standard Consultant trainee for SpRs in Gastroenterology
c. Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Attend and actively participate in the regular gastroenterology governance meetings.
Undertake high quality audit projects and participate in the collection of data required to meet national quality standards. Under the supervision of consultants, junior doctors on the gastroenterology firms are expected to actively participate in high quality audit and present their data at national and international meetings. Junior doctors are encouraged to participate in research projects and publish case reports. The approach of the current consultants results in many of the junior doctors on the gastroenterology firm achieving at least once publication in a peer-reviewed journal or presentation at a regional or national meeting.
d. Continuing Professional Development
Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level
Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice
Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy
A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
e. Policy, Planning and Management
The appointee will be responsible for the leadership of his/her team as appropriate within the specialty. Specific leadership responsibilities for areas of the service will be agreed on an individual basis and will be detailed in the postholders job plan.
The appointee is expected to:
* Be responsible to the Clinical Director for the effective and efficient use of resources under his/her control, to contribute to the planning and development of the service and to participate in directorate/departmental meetings.
* Be an active member of the Gastroenterology Team ensuring the delivery of the Service Plan and the targets in the NHS Plan.
* Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines
* Assist in ensuring that the Trust Clinical Governance Strategy is implemented as developed by the Clinical Practice Committee, Risk Management Committee and Education Committee.
* Contribute to good communications between the department and the other relevant staff/departments within the Trust, outside agencies including Social Services, General Practitioners, other Gastroenterology Departments in neighbouring Trusts and the Emergency Services.
* Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care
* Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service
* Comply with all Trust policies
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* Registered with GMC
* MRCP or equivalent.
Desirable
* Other degrees, e.g. BSc MSc, MD.
* Sub specialist interest
* CCT for Gastroenterology and General Medicine
Audit Essential
* Understand the principles of audit.
Desirable
* Evidence of participation in audit projects.
Research Essential
* An understanding of general principles, scientific method, and interpretation of literature.
Desirable
* Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation.
* Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Skills Essential
* Evidence of leadership
* Organisational ability.
* Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations.
* Able to get on with other members of the multidisciplinary team
* Credibility and integrity.
* A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives.
* Ability to establish good professional relationships with others
Desirable
* Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
* To have undertaken a postgraduate communication skills course (or ensure that you have undertaken one within one year of appointment).
* An understanding of corpocracy in the NHS.
Management Essential
* Evidence of organisational ability and experience of NHS management tasks.
Desirable
* Will have attended a National Health Service Management Course appropriate to consultant duties
Other requirements Essential
* An interest in teaching and education
Desirable
* Experience in the training or development of trainees in medicine.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* Registered with GMC
* MRCP or equivalent.
Desirable
* Other degrees, e.g. BSc MSc, MD.
* Sub specialist interest
* CCT for Gastroenterology and General Medicine
Audit Essential
* Understand the principles of audit.
Desirable
* Evidence of participation in audit projects.
Research Essential
* An understanding of general principles, scientific method, and interpretation of literature.
Desirable
* Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation.
* Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Skills Essential
* Evidence of leadership
* Organisational ability.
* Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations.
* Able to get on with other members of the multidisciplinary team
* Credibility and integrity.
* A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives.
* Ability to establish good professional relationships with others
Desirable
* Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
* To have undertaken a postgraduate communication skills course (or ensure that you have undertaken one within one year of appointment).
* An understanding of corpocracy in the NHS.
Management Essential
* Evidence of organisational ability and experience of NHS management tasks.
Desirable
* Will have attended a National Health Service Management Course appropriate to consultant duties
Other requirements Essential
* An interest in teaching and education
Desirable
* Experience in the training or development of trainees in medicine.
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).
Additional information 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 Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Site
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Site
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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