Job summary
OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
LOCUM CONSULTANT IN OESOPHAGOGASTRIC SURGERY
The Upper GI Department currently has a vacancy for a Locum Consultant Oesophagogastric Surgeon to join five current Consultant colleagues.
Applications are invited to apply for the post based at the Department of Upper GI Surgery, Churchill Hospital, Oxford.
The department's expertise covers a widerange of Oesophagogastric surgery with high volumes of Oesophagogastric cancer, complex benign disease and general surgery. The new Consultant will have specialist training in robotic Upper GI cancer surgery and experience of complex benign Upper GI surgery and be able to integrate and help develop the above services.
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Main duties of the job
1. JOB TITLE: Locum Oesophagogastric Consultant - 10PA's
2. DURATION: Locum fixed term 1 year
3. GRADE: Consultant
4. DEPARTMENT: Surgical Directorate
5. ACCOUNTABLE TO: Clinical Director
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
Elective and Emergency Upper GI Surgery (inc Robotic Upper GI cancer and complex benign oesophageal surgery); Upper GI Surgical Clinics; Endoscopy and Participation in a 24-hr rota to cover Emergency Surgery as well as subspecialist cover for Oesophagogastric emergencies.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
POST OF: LOCUM CONSULTANT IN OESOPHAGOGASTRIC SURGERY
A whole-time post as Locum Consultant in Oesophagogastric Surgery is available now at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a Locum post available from July 2026.
Candidates are highly recommended to visit the department and hospital and are invited to contact Giles Bond-Smith, Clinical Director for Surgery giles.bond-smith@ouh.nhs.uk or Richard Gillies, Clinical Lead for Oesophagogastric Surgery Richard.gillies@ouh.nhs.uk , Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Any person who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis, in consultation with consultant colleagues. Suitably qualified job-share candidates will receive serious consideration.
The following papers are attached:
1. Advertisement
2. Job Description
3. Person Specification
4. Outline Job Plan
5. Division and service information
6. Main Conditions of Service
7. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust Profile
Job description
Job responsibilities
POST OF: LOCUM CONSULTANT IN OESOPHAGOGASTRIC SURGERY
A whole-time post as Locum Consultant in Oesophagogastric Surgery is available now at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a Locum post available from July 2026.
Candidates are highly recommended to visit the department and hospital and are invited to contact Giles Bond-Smith, Clinical Director for Surgery giles.bond-smith@ouh.nhs.uk or Richard Gillies, Clinical Lead for Oesophagogastric Surgery Richard.gillies@ouh.nhs.uk , Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Any person who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis, in consultation with consultant colleagues. Suitably qualified job-share candidates will receive serious consideration.
The following papers are attached:
1. Advertisement
2. Job Description
3. Person Specification
4. Outline Job Plan
5. Division and service information
6. Main Conditions of Service
7. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust Profile
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- CCT in General Surgery or Registration on GMC Specialist Register in General Surgery
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Training in Upper GI oncological surgery to specialist level or equivalent
- Independent competence in Upper GI endoscopy, including therapeutic balloon dilatation
- Specialist training in robotic Upper GI Cancer surgery
- Specialist training in complex benign oesophageal surgery
- Capable of independent Consultant practice, including full range of oesophagogastric surgery and emergency general surgery
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Upper GI and general surgery in a large teaching hospital.
- Understanding of the role of NHS management
Desirable
- Formal management training and experience. Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- CCT in General Surgery or Registration on GMC Specialist Register in General Surgery
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Training in Upper GI oncological surgery to specialist level or equivalent
- Independent competence in Upper GI endoscopy, including therapeutic balloon dilatation
- Specialist training in robotic Upper GI Cancer surgery
- Specialist training in complex benign oesophageal surgery
- Capable of independent Consultant practice, including full range of oesophagogastric surgery and emergency general surgery
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Upper GI and general surgery in a large teaching hospital.
- Understanding of the role of NHS management
Desirable
- Formal management training and experience. Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation.
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).
