Consultant in Upper GI Emergency General Surgery Job Gloucester area,England UK,Doctor/Physician

Position: Consultant in Upper GI with Emergency General Surgery

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Consultant in Upper GI with Emergency General Surgery

The closing date is 20 October 2026

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint two consultants in Upper GI Surgery to develop the Emergency General Surgery service as part of a phased expansion of the service. This is an exciting new hybrid post to support established pancreatobiliary, oesophagogastric and colorectal teams and expand and develop emergency surgical care as part of a larger general surgical team. We are looking for two keen, dynamic Consultants willing to integrate with the existing subspecialty teams of 18 surgeons who provide emergency general surgery and specialist on call for the patients of Gloucestershire.

It is anticipated that the successful candidates will work with the existing teams to share the inpatient workload, provide rapid access to a senior decision maker and increase the efficiency of CEPOD lists. They will be expected to further develop ambulatory pathways and establish hot clinics to help reduce attendances on SAU. Initially they will contribute to the weekend upper GI on call rota but this is likely to change with the appointment of further surgeons into these roles.

The post holders will also have an elective component to their job plan to help meet waiting list targets for general surgical procedures, particularly cholecystectomy.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Care: Deliver high-quality patient care, including assessment, treatment and ward rounds, and provide clinical support to junior medical and nursing staff. Participate in the agreed on-call and out-of-hours rota.
Clinical Leadership: Provide senior clinical support and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and coordinated care.
Education and Training: Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and support the development of junior medical staff. Act as Educational Supervisor where agreed.
Management: Participate in departmental and Trust meetings and contribute to service development and improvement.
Clinical Governance: Promote evidence-based practice, follow NICE and professional guidance, and participate in clinical audit, risk management, quality improvement and management of incidents and complaints.
Professional Development: Maintain CME/CPD and participate in annual job planning and appraisal.
Research: Support and participate in clinical research where appropriate.
Professional Responsibilities: Work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and contribute effectively to team-based working

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.

By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Job description Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities

To share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the department.
To examine and treat patients on the shop floor of the Department.
To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on call.
To carry out ward rounds.

2. Professional Development, Education and Training

To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations.
To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.
To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, SpRs, STs and other staff as…