ConsultantGeneral SurgeryFixed Term

Endocrine & General Surgery Consultant Surgeon (Locum)

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

London

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Teaching

Posted

4 days ago

About the role

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Locum Consultant Surgeon in Endocrine and General Surgery to join our established Endocrine Surgery team. The team are part of the GI Services Division within the Surgery & Cancer Board. This is a key service-facing role with two clear and high-impact priorities:o Reducing General Surgery waiting times through the delivery of dedicated general surgery operating lists, ando Supporting the Endocrine Surgery service to bridge activity delivery between 40-52 weeks, ensuring compliance with national standards and improving patient access. Applicants must hold full GMC registration and be on (or within six months of entry to) the Specialist Register in General Surgery. Independent laparoscopic practice, broad general surgery capability and a commitment to teamwork and education are essential. UCLH offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and world-class infrastructure across its central London sites. The post-holder will also contribute to the General Surgery on-call rota. CV required for application

Endocrine & General Surgery Consultant Surgeon (Locum)

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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As part of one of the UK's most complex and high-performing NHS trusts, the successful post-holder will play a pivotal role in addressing surgical backlogs and maintaining safe, effective and timely care for patients. A significant proportion of the job plan will be focused on undertaking general surgery theatre lists, contributing directly to RTT recovery and the clearance of long-wait patients (>18 weeks).

In parallel, the post-holder will work closely with consultant colleagues in Endocrine Surgery, providing weekday theatre backfill and additional operating capacity to support delivery of endocrine surgical activity within the 40-52 week window. Joint operating and collaborative working are encouraged, and the role is central to sustaining resilience and continuity within the endocrine surgery service.

The post-holder will be embedded within a multidisciplinary, academically-led department and will be expected to uphold the highest standards of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement. There will be opportunities to contribute to teaching and supervision of surgical trainees, audit activity, and broader departmental development.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology. Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Person specification

Essential

Eligible of full UK GMC Registration
On GMC Specialist List in general Surgery or within six months of attaining
Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
Understanding of current changes in the management and organisational structures of the NHS. Ability to work within these parameters.
Knowledge and understanding of principles of resource and budgetary management.
Proven training in colorectal and General Surgery
Clinical audit experience
Experience of and interest in teaching at undergraduate and post graduate levels
Proficient in advanced laparoscopic surgery.
Fully trained in General Surgery and able to manage common general surgical emergencies and
Proficient and independent in all colorectal surgery procedures, both open and laparoscopic
Proven ability to teach in clinical settings
Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English;
Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.

Desirable

Proven ability to carry out high quality original research leading to publication in peer reviewed MD/PhD
Experience of working within an colorectal MDT setting
Previous formal Teaching experience showing leadership skills
Surgical skills in pelvic and complex GI surgery
Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.