OverviewA Vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology to join our friendly and caring Gastroenterology Team providing services to our region as part of our Endoscopy expansion at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. This post is ideal for anyone wanting to practice Gastroenterology in a District General Hospital that is well led and has excellent links with Primary Care and the local community services.

The Trust serves a population of over 310,000 in rural surroundings on the western edge of Greater Manchester and the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary is just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre in an ideal position for shopping and leisure activities. Haigh Country Park is directly opposite the Hospital, and the town is renowned for its football and rugby teams, so there’s always plenty to do. We can help with relocation to what is an attractive and increasingly popular area of the UK. The borough is bordered by the M6, M61 and M62 motorways and is also served by the main west coast rail line, providing excellent access to the lively cities of Manchester and Liverpool, the Pennines, Lake District and North-West coastline. There are first-class sports and leisure facilities and a wide choice of quality housing in rural or urban settings meaning Wigan is a fantastic place to live and work.

The needs of our patients are at the heart of everything we do but we are equally committed to the wellbeing of our clinical teams. Your contribution will be highly valued, and your further professional development encouraged. As we are fully committed to ''improving working lives'', we can also offer access to a dedicated childcare co-ordinator and occupational health services, plus initiatives such as career break schemes and flexible working.

ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidates will work closely with the existing Consultants in Gastroenterology.

Qualifications and RequirementsAn Enhanced DBS with Children and Adults barred list will be undertaken for the successful Candidate.

About WWLWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

Benefits and WellbeingThe needs of our patients are at the heart of everything we do but we are equally committed to the wellbeing of our clinical teams. Your contribution will be highly valued, and your further professional development encouraged. As we are fully committed to ''improving working lives'', we can also offer access to a dedicated childcare co-ordinator and occupational health services, plus initiatives such as career break schemes and flexible working.

Additional InformationWWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

Immigration SponsorshipFor overseas candidates wishing to apply for the job role and require immigration sponsorship, you can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post on the GOV.UK website.

Role Type and Closing DateThis role is full time and an indicative job plan is outlined in the job description.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025.

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