Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (6 months)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 205-7314554
- Employer
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals of North Midlands
- Town
- Stoke on Trent
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist
Consultant
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University Hospital of North Midlands to join the team of Gastroenterology Consultants working at our Royal Stoke and County sites. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide care and diagnostic services for patients presenting with gastroenterological illnesses.
The successful candidates will complement the expertise of 17 Gastroenterology Consultants, 5 SpRs, 5 trainees and 25 Clinical Nurse Specialists working across the Gastroenterology Department. The department has an interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hepatology, Nutrition, Capsule Endoscopy and Functional Disease. We offer JAG accredited services across both sites which are fully equipped offering advanced GI endoscopic techniques. There are opportunities to continue to develop interests in research and medical education through established links with the Institute for Applied Clinical Sciences and Keele Medical School.
Main duties of the job
The Gastroenterology Department is the regional centre for Upper GI Cancer, including Hepatobiliary and Colorectal Cancer, as well as non-transplant Hepatology. The Department consists of 1 Gastroenterology Ward with 36 inpatient beds and there are 2 JAG accredited Endoscopy departments across Royal Stoke and County sites comprising of 10 scoping rooms in total, offering a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. The successful postholder will be expected to deliver a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service; there is an opportunity to discuss the exact job plan and any specialist interests, and where possible these will be accommodated.
A Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Gastroenterology and General Medicine is required.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack which is attached within the supporting documents.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Entry on Specialist Register in General Medicine and Gastroenterology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- A higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
- Experience and interest in specialised aspects of gastroenterology to complement colleagues
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCST in General and Gastroenterology Medicine
- Experience of conducting Clinical audit
Desirable criteria
- Experience in teaching particularly of undergraduates
- Research/publications in general or specialist histopathology/cytopathology
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sohail Ashraf
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Gastroenterology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01785 671058
- Additional information
Vicki Poole, Directorate Manager - 01782 671058
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
2nd Floor, Springfield Building
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
- Telephone
- 01782 674956
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