Consultant GI Surgeon - Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 27 March 2025

Job summary

We are delighted to invite candidates to apply to work with us in this dynamic and expanding General Surgery Department in a beautiful area of Yorkshire.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking surgeon interested in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. The candidate taking this post, will have to work well within the York Abdominal Wall Unit team aiming to further develop high quality regional and national services. The York Abdominal Wall Unit sits within a framework of General Surgery which comprises of 20 General and GI surgeons with specialty interests including benign UGI surgery, colorectal benign and cancer surgery and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. The trust has 7 robotic colorectal cancer surgeons and has ambition to develop robotic Abdominal Wall hernia surgery.

The post is based at York Hospital and covers work across associated hospital sites.

The candidate will work within the GI on-call rota. We are looking for the successful candidate to provide specialism and develop Abdominal Wall reconstruction.

Main duties of the job

The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients within the trust area.

1. To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor

2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.

4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's Corporate Induction.

6. To participate in the Trust's statutory and mandatory training programme

7. To fully participate in the Consultant Peer Support Scheme and ensure personal attendance, when invited, at the Consultant Development Programme during your first year in post.

8. To be responsible for the clinical management of in and outpatients under your care.

About us

The post is based at York Hospital and covers work across associated sites. Candidates will contribute to the General Surgery on-call rota at York and Scarborough Hospitals

York is world famous for its beauty and heritage and is considered one of the best places to live in the UK. It boasts a rich cultural heritage, magnificent architecture, historic attractions, shopping and a lively restaurant and bar scene. Excellent rail and road links ensure easy access to major cities (only 2 hours to London) and to the wonderful North Yorkshire countryside. An extensive cycle network allows a pleasant, alternative commute to work. York is a lovely place to raise a family and has a plethora of excellent schools. York University is a member of the prestigious Russell group and renowned globally for ground-breaking research.

On joining the Trust you will gain access to a wide range of staff benefits. We offer a competitive relocation package and a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years will be allocated.

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7009713-C-S

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

The department and Trust both offer a welcoming and dynamic working environment, with opportunities to participate in teaching medical students from the Hull York Medical School (HYMS). The General Surgery department also organises teaching for post-graduate surgeons and run regular simulation, wet lab, cadaveric, endoscopy courses and region surgical meetings and forums.

We also interested in candidates with research experience to promote and develop research within the department and beyond.

The surgical department are a cohesive and friendly group, working well as a team and with clinical colleagues. Within the Department you will find a strong culture of sharing expertise, support and development of the department and individuals. Our management team is supportive, forward thinking and progressive.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We also interested in candidates with research experience to promote and develop research within the department and beyond.

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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).