UGI & General Consultant Surgeon

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The closing date is 16 March 2026

Consultant Surgeon - Upper GI & General Surgery

UCLH - GI Services Division

The successful candidate will be an experienced and collaborative Upper GI and General Surgeon committed to high-quality patient care and aligned with UCLH values of safety, kindness, teamwork and continuous improvement. They will contribute to specialist UGI cancer care, benign UGI pathways and general surgery activity, supporting the Trust's objectives to improve waiting times and deliver an excellent patient experience.

Knowledge, Training & Qualifications

Applicants must hold full GMC registration and be on (or within six months of entry to) the GMC Specialist Register in General Surgery. Strong understanding of NHS clinical governance, quality standards and safe service delivery is essential. JAG accreditation is required. Additional academic qualifications (MD/PhD) and evidence of research activity are desirable but not essential.

Experience

Candidates must have completed comprehensive training in UGI and General Surgery, demonstrating competence in the management of benign and cancer cases as well as general surgical emergencies. Experience in clinical audit, governance and undergraduate/postgraduate teaching is essential. Prior involvement in a UGI MDT or tertiary cancer setting, and experience showing leadership in teaching or service improvement, are advantageous.

CV required for the application.

Clinical & Technical Skills

The postholder must be independently proficient in open and laparoscopic UGI procedures and core general surgical operations, with the ability to manage emergency presentations confidently. Strong operative judgement, decision‑making skills and capability to work within a 1:5/6 tertiary on‑call rota are required. Experience in complex benign UGI surgery and advanced laparoscopic techniques is desirable but not mandatory.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, reliability and commitment to high clinical standards. They will actively participate in governance, audit, education, supervision of junior staff, sustainability responsibilities and service development. A strong commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and safeguarding is essential. Willingness to engage with management, contribute to service improvement and support the research culture of UCLH is expected.

Interview & Assessments are expected to take place on Thursday 9 April.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high…