Consultant Upper GI Surgeon

Overview

In this role you will lead Upper GI surgical care within a major trauma and academic hospital, contributing to multidisciplinary cancer care and bariatric services. You will drive clinical excellence, safety, and lifelong learning while engaging in research and innovative robotic and laparoscopic procedures. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to advance patient outcomes and service development. A clear hook is the opportunity to shape a high-volume Upper GI program in a research-enabled, digitally advanced hospital.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care and contribute to the running of the clinical areas
• Participate in continuing professional development and annual appraisal/revalidation processes
• Provide effective leadership and management within the team, incorporating feedback and ensuring safe practice
• Make solution-focused decisions based on multidisciplinary input and evidence
• Demonstrate financial awareness and manage outpatient priorities and waiting times
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies
• Contribute to research activities and teaching within the service
• Support service development and innovation in Upper GI surgery

Key requirements

• Higher training in general surgery with sub-specialty in Upper GI surgery (equivalent to CCT)
• Ability to manage all general surgical emergencies
• Independently perform routine benign laparoscopic Upper GI surgery
• Ability to perform Upper GI cancer, bariatric, and complex benign Upper GI surgery with minimal support
• Independent Upper GI endoscopy (JAG accredited)
• Proficiency in laparoscopic and robotic Upper GI surgery
• Manage complications from Upper GI surgery
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Experience as faculty on surgical training courses
• Evidence of audit and clinical governance involvement

• Leadership and liaison
• Effective communication and negotiation
• Motivation and innovation
• Laparoscopic Upper GI surgery
• Robotic Upper GI surgery
• Upper GI endoscopy (JAG accredited)

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