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Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Research
Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Qualifications
Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of application.
- Qualifications
MRCP or equivalent
- Clinical experience
Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Gastroenterology, with broad clinical experience in consultant-led outpatient Gastroenterology services
- Clinical experience
Evidence of advanced training in Inflammatory Bowel Disease OR Evidence of advanced training in Nutrition OR Evidence of advanced training in Endoscopy.
- Personal attributes
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Personal attributes
Good oral and written communication skills
- Teaching and training
Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors
- Clinical governance and audit
Experience in performing clinical audit
- Management and Administration
Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups
- Management and Administration
Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
- Continuous Professional Development
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Research
Ideas for future research whilst in post
- Qualifications
MD or PhD or equivalent
- Qualifications
Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview. International applicants must have equivalent qualifications and be GMC eligible
- Clinical experience
Some experience of management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
- Clinical governance and audit
Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
- Continuous Professional Development
Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist for a fixed-term period of three months to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT), based at the Northern General Hospital (NGH) and Royal Hallamshire Hospital (RHH). There may be scope to extend the post by up to 3 months, subject to start date.
This post has been established specifically to provide additional outpatient capacity to support clearance of the Gastroenterology outpatient waiting list backlog. The postholder will provide face-to-face outpatient care, one endoscopy list per week, dedicated clinic administration and Supporting Professional Activities (SPA), working on site 5 days per week.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a dynamic and collegiate team of consultant gastroenterologists and hepatologists, contributing to the delivery and continued development of high-quality secondary and tertiary Gastroenterology and Hepatology services.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Gastroenterology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is 3 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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