Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist – NHS Tayside
Part‑time (1‑year maternity cover locum, 0.6 WTE)
The successful applicant will join a cohesive group of consultant colleagues who deliver acute inpatient luminal and hepatology services from a dedicated gastrointestinal ward. The team also provides a busy outpatient service and is supported by IBD, hepatology and nutrition nurse specialists. NHS Tayside delivers endoscopy from two endoscopy suites (Ninewells and Perth Royal Infirmary) including 7‑day‑a‑week emergency endoscopy, BCSP and advanced endoscopy such as EUS, ERCP, UGI EMR and colonic EMR. We have a strong academic reputation with national and international experts in both IBD and hepatology.
The post involves inpatient IBD ward work on a 1:5 rotational basis. There is no on‑call or weekend activity. Non‑ward weeks involve a mix of general gastroenterology clinics and endoscopy lists (colonoscopy and gastroscopy).
Applicants must be:
* Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practice.
* On the Specialist Register or within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT, or already in possession of CESR (CP) at the time of interview for the post.
Closing date: 2nd January 2026. Anticipated interview date: February 2025.
* Informal enquiries to: Dr Michael Miller, Clinical Lead for Gastroenterology 01382 723334, michael.miller1@nhs.scot.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Part‑time
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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