Locum Consultant in Bariatric & Upper GI Surgery

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

The closing date is 06 May 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Locum Bariatric Consultant at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM).

UHNM is a large acute teaching hospital and major trauma centre in Staffordshire with two sites- Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are looking for a dynamic, high calibre Surgeon. Who has the ability to deliver first class clinical care on a day to day basis within this extremely busy environment, participate in the on-call and be prepared to participate fully in undergraduate teaching.

This post has been established to support the General Surgery directorate with bariatric surgery. The appointee would be expected to have close working relationship with General Surgery, Gastroenterology and Emergency Department. There is on call, ward cover, theatres and clinics included in this role. Recent experience of working in a busy acute trust is essential.

Main duties of the job

The new consultant post aims to work alongside the Upper GI team to help to deliver benign Upper GI surgery and bariatric surgery at the UHNM.

Subject to the conditions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, you are expected to observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters. In particular, where you manage employees, you will be expected to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures.

You have responsibility for the work and supervision of junior medical staff who work with you and you will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, you will be named in the contracts of doctors as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to them.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Flexible working requests will be considered.

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6912871

Job locations

University Hospitals North Midlands

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • FRCS or equivalent
  • Full registration with GMC
  • Success in Intercollegiate specialty examination or overseas equivalent or specialty accreditation if acquired prior to introduction of such examinations.
  • CESR Application - Within 6 months of approval. (Date of submission must be stated in your application)

Desirable

  • MD or other Higher Degree
  • Entry on Specialist Register or in U.K. training scheme and within 6 months of award of CCST at time of interview.

Clinical Experience & Training

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience in General Surgery, Upper GI surgery

Desirable

  • Advanced endoscopic Skills
  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant specialty.
  • Experience in/ or desire to develop Robotic surgery

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

Essential

  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff

Desirable

  • Formal teaching qualification

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications

Essential

  • oProven research ability including publications in refereed journals

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

  • Experience of Audit management

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering change within a specialist unit.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • FRCS or equivalent
  • Full registration with GMC
  • Success in Intercollegiate specialty examination or overseas equivalent or specialty accreditation if acquired prior to introduction of such examinations.
  • CESR Application - Within 6 months of approval. (Date of submission must be stated in your application)

Desirable

  • MD or other Higher Degree
  • Entry on Specialist Register or in U.K. training scheme and within 6 months of award of CCST at time of interview.

Clinical Experience & Training

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience in General Surgery, Upper GI surgery

Desirable

  • Advanced endoscopic Skills
  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant specialty.
  • Experience in/ or desire to develop Robotic surgery

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

Essential

  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff

Desirable

  • Formal teaching qualification

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications

Essential

  • oProven research ability including publications in refereed journals

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

  • Experience of Audit management

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering change within a specialist unit.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals North Midlands

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals North Midlands

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Bariatric Clinical lead

Mr Alistair Sharples

Alistair.sharples@uhnm.nhs.uk

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6912871

Job locations

University Hospitals North Midlands

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Supporting documents

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