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Job Summary
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual with a commitment to delivering the highest quality of care to join our well-integrated team and contribute to development of our service. This new post will support existing services and improvements in Gastroenterology and hepatology in Gateshead. The post will work with consultant colleagues to deliver gastroenterology and/or hepatology services including ward commitment supporting existing gastroenterology inpatient ward cover and outpatient service delivery. The post could support an interest in advanced endoscopy and endoscopy training, nutrition, IBD or hepatology/HPB depending on the area of interest of the successful applicant. The post holder will be expected to participate in GIM and endoscopy on call rotas. In addition, we offer the opportunity to be involved in teaching and training, research and audit/quality improvement.
Candidates for the post must be registered medical practitioners and on, or eligible to join, the Specialist Register within six months of the date of the Appointments Committee.
Details
* Date posted: 03 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
* Contract: Locum
* Duration: 6 months
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 297-7363369
* Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX
Job Responsibilities
Clinical
* Provide outpatient and inpatient specialist gastroenterology and/or hepatology service including a ward commitment.
* Participate in an emergency out of hours upper GI bleed endoscopy service.
* Participate in the general medical rota.
Administrative
* Participate in audit and clinical governance activity related to gastroenterology in line with local and national guidance and requirements.
* Participate constructively in departmental meetings.
* Participate in continuing professional development, annual appraisal and risk management.
Research
* Encouraged to participate in research activity and develop quality improvement and service development projects where practicable.
Teaching
* Involved in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching, including PACES teaching.
* Provide clinical and educational supervision for Resident doctors.
* Act as clinical tutors and academic mentors for medical students.
* Potential opportunity to develop and supervise advanced care practitioners specialising in gastroenterology and hepatology.
Person Specification
Education
* Essential: Primary Medical Qualification, GMC Registration.
* Desirable: Higher Degree, special skills training in the specialty.
Clinical Experience
* Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
* Evidence of experience in the specialty.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX
Website: https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk
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