Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic NHS Locum Consultants to join our team. The post will deliver a contribution to the endoscopy service (elective and emergency), gastroenterology outpatient services and in patient gastroenterology. In patient Gastroenterology involves managing patients on the gastroenterology ward, respective outlier ward, seeing referrals on other wards and providing an in reach service to the Acute Medical Unit. The post-holder will be expected to develop a sub-specialty interest in line with the needs of the department and to develop the management of this service. The post holder will be responsible for running the GI ward on a 1 in 11 rota basis, providing daily ward rounds for 7 days. For the other 10 weeks of the cycle the post holder will deliver 5 clinical, face to face sessions (e.g 3 clinics and 2 endoscopy sessions) as well as attending MDT's and seeing referrals. Throughout the 11 week cycle the post holder will contribute to a 1: 14 on call rota for out of hours emergency endoscopy. The morning endoscopy list has an average of 12 points and an afternoon list has an average of 10 points. Outpatient clinics have an average of 8 new patients or 14 review patients. The department will consider time off in lieu for planned weekend working. Main duties of the job General In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Gastroenterology. To play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. This includes being on-call for telephone advice and major incidents. To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave. To take part in medical audit and research as appropriate. To ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary. A full and comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. About us The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum Contract Locum Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 225-DIV2-6904616 Job locations New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton WV10 0QP Job description Job responsibilities A full overview of the main responsibilities of the role can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities A full overview of the main responsibilities of the role can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Address New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton WV10 0QP Employer's website https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)