Consultant Upper GI Surgeon

Job title:

Consultant Upper GI Surgeon

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

The Department of General Surgery is looking to appoint a motivated consultant laparoscopic general surgeon with a specialist interest in Laparoscopic Upper GI surgery. The post is based at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, with the emergency general surgery out of hours on-call taking place there. The on-call rota is a 1:8 frequency. Some elective sessions will take place on other hospital sites within the health board.The post is offered on the amended terms of the Consultant Contract Wales on an optional whole time 37.5 hour working week, 10 sessions.For the post we require experienced general surgeons who are able to manage the spectrum of surgical problems encountered in a rural district general hospital. The successful applicant will have wide experience in General Surgery with laparoscopic skills. We are looking for an experienced Upper Gastrointestinal surgeon with endoscopic skills. EUS and ERCP skills are desirableThe successful candidate will be joining a dynamic and friendly team of surgeons, responsible for the provision of General Surgical services with specialty/special interests in breast, colorectal, upper Gastrointestinal and Endoscopy.Main duties of the jobProvide, with consultant colleagues, a service for General Surgery, with the support of developing a sub-speciality interest to the hospitals and community so designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.To provide and promote the delivery of quality, safe, effective and efficient care in general surgery and upper GI in line with the clinical pathways in place.Conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the health board’s service plans.Participate in the 1:8 emergency general surgery on-call rota at Glangwili General Hospital.Be an effective leader to all resident staff and trainees and a supportive educational supervisor to SAS level medical staff within the department, supporting the training programme, providing supportive and constructive feedback in the interest of learning. As a leader within the department, maintaining and promoting an inclusive and positive team culture.About usHywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices) dental practices (including four orthodontic) 97 community pharmacies 43 general ophthalmic practices and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
• Or Portfolio Pathway (CESR) or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
• FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree e.g. MD PhD MSc
• JAG accreditation

Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Broad based experience in eg. General Surgery
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and participation in CPD
• Expertise in General Surgery

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
• Evidence of above average performance
• Additional clinical qualification(s)

Clinical GovernanceEssential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

ResearchEssential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Research degree

TeachingEssential

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
• Training the Trainers experience

ManagementEssential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

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Expected salary

£110240 – 160951 per year

Location

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

Job date

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 03:31:48 GMT

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