Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist

Job Summary

Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

40 hours per week (10 PAs), 12‑month fixed‑term contract

Salary dependent on experience: £88,364 – £119,133

An excellent opportunity to join our expanding, patient‑centred Gastroenterology department. We offer a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services and an active endoscopy unit that performs approximately 15,000 procedures annually. You will support outpatient transformation and contribute to the development of luminal and liver services through blended workforce engagement.

Job Details

Contract type: Locum (12 months)

Working pattern: Full time, 40 hours per week

Location: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals – Whinney Heys Rd, Blackpool, FY3 8NR

Responsibilities

Provide consultant care in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as banding, injection, stent insertion, balloon dilatation, colonoscopy, polypectomy, mucosal resection, push enteroscopy, ERCP, EUS and capsule endoscopy. Assist in the performance of EUS for UGI and HPB, single balloon enteroscopy and new TNE service. Manage endoscopy recovery and contribute to performance dashboards. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings (Radiology, Upper & Lower GI, HPB, IBD, Nutrition, Liver and MDTs). Support the delivery of IBD, Nutrition, Liver and Alcohol liaison services, and contribute to the development of outpatient pathways.

Person Specification

• Full GMC Registration
• Higher Degree (MD/PHD)
• MRCP or Equivalent

Desirable

• Previous experience in research
• Experience of NHS systems
• Previous experience in a locum post in Gastro with Endoscopy experience
• Relevant experience to apply for the role

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration

Certification & Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require a current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer Details

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Rd, Blackpool, FY3 8NR

Website: https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/