Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering comprehensive Gastroenterology services, working as part of a consultant-led multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and responsive care. Clinical Responsibilities Provide consultant-led care for gastroenterology inpatients on a rota basis, including ward-based care at Cheltenham General Hospital Participate in the Gastroenterologist of the Day rota, including inpatient referrals, acute reviews and endoscopy provision at Gloucester Royal Hospital Deliver outpatient clinics across acute and community sites Provide timely clinical advice to colleagues across the Trust, including ED, SDEC and other specialties Support primary care through Advice & Guidance and referral pathways Undertake planned and urgent endoscopy activity in line with service needs Contribute to weekend and on-call rotas Leadership and Team Working Support and supervise junior medical staff and contribute to multidisciplinary team working Work collaboratively within the Gastroenterology team to maintain service delivery during a period of reduced workforce capacity Contribute to team-based decision-making and service improvement initiatives Quality, Governance and Improvement Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with Trust policies and national guidance Engage in appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development Service Development Contribute to maintaining service performance and patient flow during the fixed-term period Support service resilience, including waiting list management and demand/capacity pressures Participate in identifying opportunities for service improvement and efficiency General Responsibilities Work in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and professional standards Maintain confidentiality and uphold information governance requirements Take responsibility for personal development and contribute to the development of colleagues