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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Consultant General Surgeon to join a progressive surgical service in the East of England. This post is designed to strengthen and expand the General Surgery department, supporting high-quality elective and emergency surgical care. The successful candidate will provide consultant-led benign general surgery and upper gastrointestinal surgical services, working collaboratively with consultant colleagues to further develop surgical pathways and patient outcomes. This role offers a balanced mix of theatre work, outpatient clinics, inpatient management, emergency surgery, teaching, audit, and service leadership.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver elective and emergency General Surgery services
Participate in a 1:9 on-call rota for emergency surgical cover
Manage inpatient and outpatient surgical care
Conduct new and follow-up outpatient clinics
Undertake theatre sessions, including day-case and major surgery
Provide independent consultant decision-making for adult and paediatric emergency patients
Support upper GI and benign general surgical pathways
Contribute to ongoing redesign and improvement of General Surgery services
Develop efficient patient pathways and evidence-based surgical practice
Support safe patient flow, theatre utilisation, and elective recovery plans
Participate in MDT working across surgical and medical teams
Teach and supervise junior doctors, trainees, and medical students
Act as a Clinical /Educational Supervisor where appropriate
Participate in audit, appraisal, governance, and quality improvement programmes
Support departmental leadership and strategic planning
Requirements:
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
FRCS or equivalent
Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
Entry on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT/CESR
Minimum 1 year NHS experience
Broad experience in elective and emergency General Surgery
Independent responsibility for acute surgical patients
Experience in benign GI and upper GI surgery
Ability to manage both adult and paediatric emergencies
Experience in outpatient and theatre-based practice