Locum Consultant Gastroenterology - IBD

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a full-time locum Consultant Gastroenterologist with subspecialty 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:

1. Independent care of patients with complex IBD
2. Actively lead and contribute to IBD-MDT
3. Support and training of the IBD nurses
4. Foster close teamworking within the IBD team
5. Support networking with internal and external providers
6. Implement national policies and guidance and local GIRFT recommendations relating to IBD care
7. Support IBD data collection/audit and database
8. Develop departmental IBD research portfolio
9. Maintain appropriate CPD
10. Endoscopy (Elective, training, and inpatient emergency)
11. Outpatient work (clinics, referral vetting, GP advice and guidance)
12. Inpatient work (Consultant of the week to cover GI ward, Ward referrals, ED in-reach)
13. 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: mark.fullard@nhs.net: phone: 07884314911.

About us

A new hospital has been planned for Watford. A new four-roomed Endoscopy Unit at St Albans has been planned with a completion date of 2026. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. We are a flexible working employer. At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information: Flexible Working Options. We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted: 15 April 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year London Fringe £149 per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 360-A-1073-A

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description Job 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.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Employer details

Employer name: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk