UGI & General Consultant Surgeon | University College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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.

CV required for the application.

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.

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.

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.

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

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