Consultant - Emergency General Surgery (EGS)

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Truro is seeking an Emergency General Surgery (EGS) Consultant with specialized interests. The role involves providing high standards of EGS service, teaching junior staff, and developing optimal operating procedures. This position supports diverse interests in colorectal, children's, or complex endoscopic surgeries. The trust is committed to professional development in a vibrant community known for its rich natural and cultural opportunities.

Benefits

Support for continuing medical education

Work in a vibrant location

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified GMC registered medical practitioner.
• Experience in teaching medical students and MDTs is essential.
• Experience in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance is needed.

Responsibilities

• Work to develop ambulatory and alternative provision models.
• Provide an Emergency General Surgery service of the highest standards.
• Teach and train junior staff and medical students in EGS.

Skills

Teaching skills

Clinical Audit

Clinical Governance

Education

Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of interview

Job description

Job summary

The Surgical Unit at the Royal Cornwall Teaching Hospitals NHS trust is no different, with innovation and early adoption central to its core values. Come down and see what we are doing.

To support this work, we are looking to appoint to our Emergency General Surgery department EGS Consultants with a sub specialty interest in either Colorectal, Paediatrics or complex interventional endoscopy (non-exhaustive). The successful applicant will join and existing team of Emergency Surgeons. Our department is fully funded and is supported through the National Forum for Acute Surgeons.

Full support will be in place to develop all and any subspecialty interests within job plan whether Colorectal, Children's surgery or advanced endoscopy.

Main duties of the job

• Work with the current specialty leads to build the initial working patterns and operating procedures for the department to include the EGS wards, operating theatres and ambulatory care
• This will include the use of and development of ambulatory and alternative provision models to support patient
• Provide an Emergency General Surgery (EGS) service of the highest standards for Cornwall
• Provide and develop a specialty interest within the realms of children's general surgery, colorectal or upper GI surgery, hepatobiliary or complex endoscopic practice.
• Share with responsibility with colleagues for the day to day management of the EGS department including the development of a research portfolio in
• Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students in EGS including developing weekly evidence based governance and service development
• Ensure ongoing development via Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Fulfill duties of weekly timetable including any out-of-hours
• Provide patient cover for off site/absent consultant
• Engage in some elements of flexible timetabling with cooperation and
• Support colleagues throughout the multidisciplinary team and promote a culture of respect.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds

We work with health and social care organisations including NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Details

Date posted 18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-4403

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of interview

Experience Essential

• Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
• Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

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.

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Employer details

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/