Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology
The closing date is 09 July 2026
We are inviting applications for a full time, Locum Gastroenterologist for a 6 month fixed term post, primarily based at Colchester Hospital.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide a specialist clinical gastroenterology service, including inpatient, endoscopy and outpatient gastroenterology work. A broad knowledge of gastroenterology and general medicine is essential as is expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will:
* Work with colleagues to provide a consultant‑led service with the highest standard of care
* Work with the multi‑professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
* Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E
* Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
* Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi‑disciplinary team
All consultants in the department have a continuing and individual responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and a general responsibility to provide, in conjunction with their colleagues, an effective Service to meet the needs of the local population, within the resources available.
About us
At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles in line with service needs. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.
We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This will transform life at ESNEFT for staff and patients.
Job responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities are:
* General responsibilities including participation in Consultant led GI bleed on‑call rota
* Teaching
* Other care of inpatients or outpatients
* Clinical and other administration as required by agreement
* Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates
* Participation in Clinical Governance
Person Specification
* On GMC Specialist Register in GIM and Gastroenterology (or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview)
* Full accreditation in General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
* MBBS or equivalent; MRCP
* Ability to provide expert clinical opinions across a wide range of problems within the specialties of GIM and Gastroenterology
* Extensive experience working in National Health Service in the UK
* Ability to perform all forms of GI endoscopy to a high standard, including haemostasis and other therapeutic procedures
* Ability to work in a team
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
* Educational/Clinical Supervisor (the necessary training will be provided for applicants that have not undertaken these roles previously)
* MD or PhD
* Training in a sub‑specialty complementary to that of the existing consultants
* Management training and experience
* Live within a 10-mile radius of the relevant hospital site
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.
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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