Locum Consultant Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Job overview

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology on a 12-month fixed-term contract, working across Queen's Hospital and King George Hospital.

The successful candidate will have experience in both Gastroenterology and Hepatology and will contribute to the delivery of specialist liver disease services alongside general Gastroenterology outpatient clinics, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, inpatient care and emergency GI bleed on-call commitments.

The post is required to support the continuity and development of Gastroenterology and Hepatology services following changes to the existing consultant provision.

Applicants should demonstrate experience in managing complex liver disease, including decompensated cirrhosis and liver failure, alongside a broad range of gastrointestinal conditions.

The successful candidate will also contribute to multidisciplinary team working, clinical governance, teaching, supervision of junior medical staff and service improvement.

The post offers a 10 PA job plan, including direct clinical care and supporting professional activities, to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must demonstrate competence in general Gastroenterology, upper and lower GI endoscopy, management of GI bleeding and specialist Hepatology care, and will be expected to undertake the following responsibilities:

Endoscopy (inpatient and outpatient) Service lists are at 12 points with training lists at 10.

Provide consultant-led inpatient care on a rotating ward-week model (1:8)

Run specialist Hepatology and General Gastroenterology outpatient clinics (minimum two per week).

Participate in and support the development of hepatology pathways for viral hepatitis, MASLD, autoimmune liver disease, and alcohol-related liver disease.

Contribute to emergency endoscopy services (1:14 GI bleed rota).

Support junior medical staff through supervision, mentorship, and teaching.

Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings including benign liver disease and upper GI cancer.

Engage in service development and improvement initiatives within the Gastroenterology and Hepatology departments.

Provide specialist assessment, investigation, treatment and follow-up for patients with chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and its complications, including appropriate escalation and referral to regional specialist liver services.

Work collaboratively with the Hepatology Clinical Lead and specialist nursing team to support coordinated inpatient and outpatient liver disease management.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rachna Srivastava, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5904. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details below

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.