Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Consultant in Gastroenterology on afixed-term basis for 6 months to provide essential cover for a period of sickness absence within the service. This role is critical to maintaining continuity of safe, effective, and timely care across our Gastroenterology pathways.

The post-holder will join an established and dynamic team of consultants delivering comprehensive gastroenterology services across Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role will support both inpatient and outpatient care, contributing to the delivery of high-quality clinical services across acute and community settings.

The successful candidate will play a key role in sustaining service delivery, supporting waiting list management, and maintaining performance standards during a period of workforce pressure. The role includes participation in on-call and Gastroenterologist of the Day rotas, with flexibility to support service demand across both hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide consultant-led care across the Gastroenterology service, ensuring high standards of clinical practice and patient experience are maintained throughout the duration of the fixed-term appointment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care across both acute hospital sites and community settings
• Participating in the Gastroenterologist of the Day rota, including inpatient reviews, referrals and urgent decision-making
• Undertaking outpatient clinics and supporting Advice & Guidance pathways for primary care colleagues
• Providing consultant-led endoscopy lists in line with service requirements and job planning arrangements
• Supporting the management of patients within specialist services, including IBD and hepatology where appropriate
• Contributing to weekend working and on-call rotas to ensure 7-day service provision
• Supporting junior medical staff and multidisciplinary teams in clinical decision-making
• Maintaining clinical governance standards, including participation in audit, appraisal and quality improvement activity

This role is specifically designed to ensure continuity of service provision and mitigate risks associated with reduced consultant capacity.

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the South West, employing over 9,000 staff and serving a population of approximately 650,000 people .

We are proud of our collaborative, inclusive and patient-centred culture, placing people at the heart of everything we do. Our Gastroenterology service is well-established, forward-thinking and supported by strong multidisciplinary teams across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

The Trust provides services across Gloucester Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital, alongside community sites including Cirencester, Stroud and the Forest of Dean. The department benefits from modern endoscopy facilities, a strong training ethos, and close working relationships with regional partners.

We are committed to supporting our staff through flexible working, wellbeing initiatives and ongoing professional development. This fixed-term post offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a high-performing and supportive clinical environment.

Details

Date posted

28 May 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-LOCCONSGASTRO

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester and Cheltenham

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

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