Locum Consultant Upper GI Surgeon

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job plan

The job plan will be based on a 10 PA elective working week.
On-Call

The on call commitment is 1 in 10. No elective activity is undertaken whilst on call or for the post take ward round the following morning.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

Essential criteria

• Entry on GMC

Desirable criteria

• Post Graduate thesis
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register

Academic Achievements (including research and publications)

Essential criteria

• Publication of post graduate articles in peer reviewed journal

Desirable criteria

• Experience of NIHR Portfolio trials

Teaching and Training

Essential criteria

• Experience in training Resident doctors

Leadership/Management Skills

Essential criteria

• Interest in research and service development
• Ability to both lead and work within a team
• Shows respect for and values all colleagues
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable criteria

• Communication skills training

Knowledge/Skills/Clinical Expertise

Essential criteria

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical management of Emergency Upper GI/General Surgery patients
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical management of Upper GI patients
• Able to offer expert advice on the management of Upper GI problems

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: