Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a locum Consultant Gastroenterologist with a specialist interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) to join our dedicated team at The Royal London Hospital. This is a 4.5 PA fixed term role to cover a career break.
This post has a strong focus on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services delivered at The Royal London Hospital. The successful candidate will work within a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team.
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and forward-thinking Consultant to complement our friendly, innovative, and high-performing team. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with a clear passion for and expertise in the management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
For further information please do not hesitate to contact:
o Dr Klaartje Kok, Clinical Lead for Gastroenterology at klaartje.kok1@nhs.net oro Prof James Lindsay, Lead for IBD at james.lindsay8@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
This is a parttime 4.5 PA Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist post with a specialist interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), to cover a career break, for 7 months from January to August 2026. The post holder will join a team of gastroenterologists at the Royal London Hospital, providing IBD services
This will be based at the Royal London Hospital (RLH), with possibly some endoscopy activity at Mile End Hospital. Royal London is a large tertiary referral centre for IBD and Nutrition, with young adult and pregnancy IBD services and a large home PN service and centre for severe intestinal failure.
The post holder will work alongside the established gastroenterology consultants to support provision of inpatient & outpatient services, would join the ward and an on-call out of hours bleed rota. The RLH inpatient luminal team covers both IBD and Nutrition.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration / on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining
- CCT in Gastroenterology and GIM or within 6 months of obtaining
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in NHS gastroenterology clinic and ward work
- Evidence of advanced IBD and Nutrition Medical knowledge
- Meets BSG/JAG standards
- Independent in IBD surveillance endoscopy
- Participation in out of hours GI bleed rota
- Experience in quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Independent in intestinal ultrasound
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Gastroenterology
- Knowledge of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of clinical audit
- Demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care
- Commitment to life-long learning
- Knowledge of NHS governance structure
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach students, junior doctors and AHP
- Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Diagnostic and upper GI and lower GI endoscopy with KPIs
- Independent in management of emergency endoscopy
Desirable
- Training skills in endoscopy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration / on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining
- CCT in Gastroenterology and GIM or within 6 months of obtaining
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in NHS gastroenterology clinic and ward work
- Evidence of advanced IBD and Nutrition Medical knowledge
- Meets BSG/JAG standards
- Independent in IBD surveillance endoscopy
- Participation in out of hours GI bleed rota
- Experience in quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Independent in intestinal ultrasound
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Gastroenterology
- Knowledge of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of clinical audit
- Demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care
- Commitment to life-long learning
- Knowledge of NHS governance structure
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach students, junior doctors and AHP
- Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Diagnostic and upper GI and lower GI endoscopy with KPIs
- Independent in management of emergency endoscopy
Desirable
- Training skills in endoscopy
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.
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.
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).
