Consultant General & Upper Gi Surgeon

Bradford Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Aberford; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Consultant General & Upper GI Surgeon with a specialist interest in Bariatric and benign UGI surgery. The role includes metabolic and weight loss surgery, complex hiatal conditions and biliary procedures.

Proficiency in advanced laparoscopic techniques is essential. The department offers Robotic options and a chance to develop a robotic surgical practice, with involvement in outpatients and fast-track referral triage.

Qualifications

• Evidence of completing an approved period of training in General Surgery
• CCT or equivalent in General Surgery with GMC registration
• Experience in upper GI/endoscopy and laparoscopic surgery advantageous
• Willingness to participate in on-call rota and CEPOD lists

Responsibilities

• Take up a Consultant post in General & Upper GI Surgery with Bariatric focus
• Provide assessment to outpatients with wide range of GI conditions
• Participate in triage of fast track referrals and acute surgical care
• Deliver on-call commitments on a 1 in 14 rota and CEPOD lists
• Contribute to departmental governance and teaching

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamworking

Organisational skills

Education

MBChB or equivalent

MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK)

Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (UK) or equivalent

CCT or within 6 months of AAC date

On Specialist Register with GMC and licence to practice

Job description

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a Consultant General & Upper GI Surgeon.

This is a permanent full time post (10 post).

Please note interview will be conducted face to face and no option of virtual interview.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to take up a post as a Consultant General & Upper GI Surgeon with a specialist interest in Bariatric and Benign UGI Surgery. This would include metabolic and weight loss surgery, management of complex hiatal conditions, and benign biliary surgery. Proficiency in advanced laparoscopic operating is essential. The UGI unit has access to Robotic surgery and the post holder could develop a robotic surgical practice. As part of the department the post holder would be expected to provide assessment to outpatients with a wide variety of conditions and would be expected to partake in the triage and investigation of fast track referrals. The post holder would be expected to be Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG) Accredited in Upper GI endoscopy. The Gastrointestinal (GI) surgeons run the general surgical on call service (colorectal and upper gastrointestinal) which is currently a 1 in 14 rota. During periods on call the post holder will be freed up from all elective activity in order to run the surgical assessment unit and to triage and treat all acute surgical referrals. The post holder will also partake in a 1 in 14 rota to provide CEPOD acute operating lists and weekday hot clinics. Familiarity with the management of general surgical pathology, both upper and lower GI, would therefore be essential.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade: Consultant Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year PA Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 389-CONS-313 Date posted: 23 October 2026 Closing date: 05 November 2026

Person Specification

Experience

• Evidence of completing an approved period of training in General Surgery

Skills

• Ability to perform the requirements of the post
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
• Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams

Qualifications

• MBChB or equivalent
• MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (UK) or equivalent
• CCT or within 6 months of AAC date
• On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice

Employer details

Employer name: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Bradford Teaching Hospitals, Bradford, BD9 6RJ, United Kingdom

Contact: Paul Manby, General Surgery Clinical Lead, [e-mail], 01274273653

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.