Locum Consultant Gastroenterology - IBD

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a full time locum Consultant Gastroenterologist with subspeciality interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease to cover a period of absence for 6 months. The successful candidate will provide out-patient clinics and endoscopy lists independently, and may be required to supervise junior doctors in the out-patient clinic  The candidate will be fully JAG accredited in gastroscopy and colonoscopy and will be able to provide evidence of independent practice with KPIs that fulfil JAG standards They will be able to provide evidence of independent practice in the out-patient setting managing general gastroenterology and hepatology patients.  Clinics and endoscopy lists run from 08:30-12:30 and 13:30-17:00 across all three Trust sites (Watford General, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, St Albans City Hospital) This post has 10 programmed activities.  There is a 1:12 on-call rota for ‘consultant of the week’ inpatient cover and a 1:12 overnight on-call for GI bleed.  We are looking for the prospective candidate to start on 11/08/2025

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the smooth running, governance, and further development of the IBD service including: •    Independent care of patients with complex IBD •    Actively lead and contribute to IBD-MDTs  •    Support and training of the IBD nurses •    Foster close teamworking within the IBD team  •    Support networking with internal and external    providers •    S Implement national policies and guidance and local GIRFT recommendations relating    to IBD care upport IBD data collection/ audit and database •    Develop departmental IBD research portfolio •    Maintain appropriate CPD •    Endoscopy (Elective, training, and inpatient emergency) •    Outpatient work (clinics, referral vetting, GP advice and guidance) •    Inpatient work (Consultant of the week to cover GI ward, Ward referrals, ED               in-reach)  •    Weekend work (6 hours on site ward and emergency endoscopy)

You will be expected to be able to travel to all 3 Trust hospital Sites (Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and St Albans Hospital). You will take part in clinical governance and clinical risk management, and in their implementation, including audit.  A personal discussion and visit to the department are strongly encouraged. Dr Mark Fullard; Clinical Lead Gastroenterology: [email protected]: phone: 07884314911

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the clinical lead for the Gastroenterology (Dr Mark Fullard) who is responsible to the Divisional Director (Dr Niall Keenan), the Medical Director and Chief Executive and Trust Board. The job responsibilities are included in the Job Description