Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team who believe in leading from the frontline with the aim of providing outstanding care to our community and investing in the well-being and development of our people.
Please note the simulation date is 11th August 2025 and the interview date is 29th August 2025.
Main duties of the job
The Upper Gastrointestinal Service
The UGI service is provided by five consultant Upper GI surgeons who work in a collaborative unit. It undertakes allaspects of benign upper GI and general laparoscopic surgery, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, anti-reflux surgery, hiatal hernia repair, groin and abdominal hernia repair and surgery for oesophageal motility disorders. In addition, there is the rgeional bariatric surgical service providing gastric bypass, sleeve and gastric band surgery. There is a fully equipped GI Physiology laboratory providing oesophageal pH and impedance studies, catheterless pH studies and high-resolution manometry. Initial staging of oesophago-gastric cancers is performed within the unit and discussed in the local Upper GI Cancer MDT, but all major oesophago-gastric cancer resections are performed in Oxford.
As a General Surgery unit we offer treatment for a wide range of General Surgical conditions including surgery for complex hernias / abdominal wall failure.
*For more information please see main JD
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Immediate Responsibilities of the Appointee
The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the General Surgery department with the present consultants. An office base with administrative support will be provided.
Clinical Care
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The post holder is required to hold a CCT or equivalent. As such the post holder should be trained in all aspects of the speciality.
1. To provide, with colleagues, an emergency general surgery service.
2. To contribute to an elective general surgery service
There is a 12-week cycle between four emergency surgeons, working closely with the Emergency Department and running the Surgical Assessment Unit. There is a dedicated Emergency Operating theatre available 24 hours a day.
The 12-week cycle will involve first-on duties, second on duties, elective surgery and the opportunity to back-fill lists.
Management responsibilities
All medical staff are managerially accountable through their Departmental Clinical Director to the Care Group Director and to the Chief Medical Officer who has overall responsibility for the services. Consultants are key members of the Divisional team and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.
1. To participate in the management and development of the service
2. Participation and involvement in clinical governance, quality improvement and other business in the General Surgical department.
Provisional Job Plan
This is a whole time post with a minimum of 10 Programmed activities. The balance between Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional Activities will be agreed with the post holder in the final job plan. The SPA allocation is 1.5 for personal CME, audit and revalidation requirements including departmental meetings. Additional SPAs may be allocated for specific agreed objectives for the trust subject to the agreement of the Clinical Director.
All Job Plans are reviewed at least annually, with the Medical Lead/Clinical Director, who is the Line Manager.
Although all Consultants within the department work to the framework of a job plan, there is a longstanding culture that applies the spirit of the contract where all colleagues cross-cover sessions in most areas to support consultant leave or sickness and to help maintain the smooth working and efficiency of the department.
Indicative Job Plan subject to change and negotiation. This is a 12-week rolling rota consisting of 4 weeks of either first or second on-call duties, 7 weeks of elective activity and one week of no clinical commitments. The first four weeks of the cycle follow the pattern as shown below. The second four weeks consist of 2 weeks of taking the timetable of one of the non-emergency GI surgeons (includes all-day theatre lists and half day endoscopy sessions and clinic sessions) and 2 weeks of the elective activity shown below. The final 4 weeks follow the pattern of the first 4 weeks except the final week of this has no clinical commitments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Immediate Responsibilities of the Appointee
The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the General Surgery department with the present consultants. An office base with administrative support will be provided.
Clinical Care
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The post holder is required to hold a CCT or equivalent. As such the post holder should be trained in all aspects of the speciality.
1. To provide, with colleagues, an emergency general surgery service.
2. To contribute to an elective general surgery service
There is a 12-week cycle between four emergency surgeons, working closely with the Emergency Department and running the Surgical Assessment Unit. There is a dedicated Emergency Operating theatre available 24 hours a day.
The 12-week cycle will involve first-on duties, second on duties, elective surgery and the opportunity to back-fill lists.
Management responsibilities
All medical staff are managerially accountable through their Departmental Clinical Director to the Care Group Director and to the Chief Medical Officer who has overall responsibility for the services. Consultants are key members of the Divisional team and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.
1. To participate in the management and development of the service
2. Participation and involvement in clinical governance, quality improvement and other business in the General Surgical department.
Provisional Job Plan
This is a whole time post with a minimum of 10 Programmed activities. The balance between Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional Activities will be agreed with the post holder in the final job plan. The SPA allocation is 1.5 for personal CME, audit and revalidation requirements including departmental meetings. Additional SPAs may be allocated for specific agreed objectives for the trust subject to the agreement of the Clinical Director.
All Job Plans are reviewed at least annually, with the Medical Lead/Clinical Director, who is the Line Manager.
Although all Consultants within the department work to the framework of a job plan, there is a longstanding culture that applies the spirit of the contract where all colleagues cross-cover sessions in most areas to support consultant leave or sickness and to help maintain the smooth working and efficiency of the department.
Indicative Job Plan subject to change and negotiation. This is a 12-week rolling rota consisting of 4 weeks of either first or second on-call duties, 7 weeks of elective activity and one week of no clinical commitments. The first four weeks of the cycle follow the pattern as shown below. The second four weeks consist of 2 weeks of taking the timetable of one of the non-emergency GI surgeons (includes all-day theatre lists and half day endoscopy sessions and clinic sessions) and 2 weeks of the elective activity shown below. The final 4 weeks follow the pattern of the first 4 weeks except the final week of this has no clinical commitments.
Person Specification
Suitability
Essential
Desirable
Time Keeping
Essential
Desirable
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration within 6 months of CCT in General Surgery or successful completion of CESR at interview date
Person Specification
Suitability
Essential
Desirable
Time Keeping
Essential
Desirable
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration within 6 months of CCT in General Surgery or successful completion of CESR at interview date
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
