Job summary
We're recruiting a Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology (12-month fixed-term) at Northampton General Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group.
You'll join a progressive, well-established team, working in a forward-thinking service focused on innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
Whether you're building your Portfolio Pathway or ready to bring new energy into the team, this is a chance to work somewhere that values balance, flexibility, and ambition.
Main duties of the job
You'll deliver a balanced mix of inpatient care, endoscopy, and outpatient clinics, with support from a well-structured team and specialist nursing staff.
The role includes contributing to the emergency endoscopy rota, working flexibly across sites, and taking part in clinical governance an audit. Development is actively supported, particularly for those progressing through the Portfolio Pathway.
For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification.
About us
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Relevant specialty degree qualification
- MRCPUK qualification
Desirable
- Working towards specialist registration via the GMC Portfolio Pathway (previously CESR)
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
TEACHING / AUDIT / QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Essential
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
- Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
Desirable
- Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
- Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH
Desirable
- Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
- Research experience relating to quality improvement
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- High level Organisational Skills
- Communication Skills
Person Specification
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Relevant specialty degree qualification
- MRCPUK qualification
Desirable
- Working towards specialist registration via the GMC Portfolio Pathway (previously CESR)
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
TEACHING / AUDIT / QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Essential
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
- Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
Desirable
- Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
- Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH
Desirable
- Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
- Research experience relating to quality improvement
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- High level Organisational Skills
- Communication Skills
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).
