Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist; Endoscopy

Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist (Endoscopy)

The closing date is 20 January 2026

An opportunity has arisen for one candidate to join a growing, dynamic and forward thinking Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at Chelsea & Westminster Foundation Trust. The candidate will join a faculty of 21 consultants working across our 2 Hospitals;
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital.

The post would be based predominantly at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, with the potential to work across both sites according to the demands and vision of the department. The appointed individuals are expected to uphold the Trust values to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care to patients with liver disease.

The appointee must be a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or equivalent and would be expected to have completed higher specialist training or equivalent in Gastroenterology. It is highly desirable that the appointee holds a higher medical degree (i.e. MD or PhD).

Applicants must be on the Specialist Register (for Gastroenterology) or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK.

• Deliver 6 general endoscopy lists per week (OGD/colonoscopy/flexible sigmoidoscopy) in a semi annualised format likely in a 6 week rolling block
• AM endoscopy lists are booked at 12 points and PM endoscopy lists are booked at 10 points
• Provide a further 1.5 DCC to allow the post holder to do patient related admin related to the endoscopy lists
• 0.5 DCC allocation for attending MDT meetings
• 2 SPA sessions will be provided (1.5 core SPA, 0.5 SPA clinical audit) to make this a 10PA role

• CCT (or within 6 months of CCT) or on the Specialist Register. The candidate should be accredited in both General Medicine and Gastroenterology.
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with license to practice
• Higher degree e.g. PhD or MD

• Broad experience in General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
• Teaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing & other staff
• Experience and competence in OGD and colonoscopy - JAG accredited
• Experience of audit / clinical research
• Experience in Upper GI Diseases (Benign and Malignant)
• Understanding of the NHS and its organisation
• Completed publications in appropriate journal(s)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Commitment to work with other consultants and members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Commitment to the achievement of Government and Trust targets

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

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.