Consultant General & Upper GI Surgeon

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a Consultant General & Upper GI Surgeon.

This is a permanent full time post (10 post).Please note interview will be conducted face to face and no option of virtual interview.

Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be expected to take up a post as a Consultant General & Upper GI Surgeon with a specialist interest in Bariatric and Benign UGI Surgery. This would include metabolic and weight loss surgery, management of complex hiatal conditions, and benign biliary surgery. Proficiency in advanced laparoscopic operating is essential. The UGI unit has access to Robotic surgery and the post holder could develop a robotic surgical practice.

As part of the department the post holder would be expected to provide assessment to outpatients with a wide variety of conditions and would be expected to partake in the triage and investigation of fast track referrals. The post holder would be expected to be Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG) Accredited in Upper GI endoscopy.

The Gastrointestinal (GI) surgeons run the general surgical on call service (colorectal and upper gastrointestinal) which is currently a 1 in 14 rota. During periods on call the post holder will be freed up from all elective activity in order to run the surgical assessment unit and to triage and treat all acute surgical referrals. The post holder will also partake in a 1 in 14 rota to provide CEPOD acute operating lists and weekday hot clinics.

Familiarity with the management of general surgical pathology, both upper and lower GI, would therefore be essential.

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We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details Date posted
23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Consultant Salary
113,565 to 150,569 a year

PA

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
389-CONS-313

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

BradfordBD9 6RJ
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.

Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit department prior to interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.

Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit department prior to interview.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential Evidence of completing an approved period of training in General Surgery

Skills

Essential Ability to perform the requirements of the post Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations

Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams

Qualifications

EssentialMBChB or equivalentMRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent

Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (UK) or equivalentCCT or within 6 months of AAC date

On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice
Person Specification

Experience

Essential Evidence of completing an approved period of training in General Surgery

Skills

Essential Ability to perform the requirements of the post Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations

Ability to work…