Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist

Summary: The role of Locum Gastroenterology Consultant involves providing comprehensive endoscopy services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of patient care within an NHS trust in South Wales. The consultant will work flexible shifts, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care while also engaging in teaching and research activities. The position requires a GMC registered doctor with relevant consultant-level experience and a commitment to quality service improvement. The role offers competitive pay rates and access to various professional development resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide diagnosis, screening, treatment, preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of patient care.
• Support patients and their families by communicating clinical information effectively.
• Coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment.
• Monitor and care for patients consistently.
• Communicate with patients and the multidisciplinary team on shared decision-making.
• Lead and work within a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Assess and prioritize patient/client requirements, delegating effectively.
• Recognize, review, and report changes in a patient's condition.
• Perform administrative tasks, including record-keeping and writing prescriptions.
• Conduct research to improve surgical techniques and outcomes.
• Teach and train junior doctors, medical students, and team members.

Key Skills:

• GMC registered Doctor.
• Relevant experience at Consultant level.
• Evidence of stand-alone Right to Work in the UK.
• Quick thinking abilities.
• Patience and ability to teach, coach, and mentor.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Systematic approach to tasks and delegation.
• Excellent timekeeping.
• Pro-active approach to research and academia.
• Empathy and understanding.
• Flexible attitude.
• Dedication to improving knowledge and skills.
• Active listening skills.

Salary (Rate): 130

City: Cardiff

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Healthcare