Consultant Surgeon with interest in Emergency and Benign Surgery

NHS; Slough; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Slough is seeking an experienced Consultant Surgeon to join their Same Day Emergency Care service. The role requires a specialist interest in emergency and benign general surgery. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading a surgical team and optimizing patient care in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary ranging from £105,504 to £139,882 annually. Support for professional development and mentoring is available.

Benefits

First-class development opportunities

Health work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent is essential.
• FRCS exit exam required.
• Evidence of registrar-level training in general surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide a week of same day emergency cover on a 1-in-5 basis.
• Participate in a 1-in-14 week Emergency General Surgery on-call rota.
• Lead and manage a team of practitioners.

Skills

Ability to run an acute general surgery take

Ability to perform major surgery out of hours

Rapid decision-making skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCS exit exam

CCT, CESR or EEA/EU equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant Surgeon with a specialist interest in emergency and benign general surgery to join our expanding Same Day Emergency Care service.

The department is currently increasing the number of consultant appointments within this service to enable a more rapid turnover of patients requiring urgent care investigations. This will support early decision-making and ambulatory reviews in a ‘hot clinic’ setting, helping to reduce pressure on inpatient beds.

Supported by Advanced Nurse Practitioners and resident doctors, the successful applicant will lead a team, work collaboratively with the Emergency Department, and provide support to the on-caller surgical team in theatres and on wards.

The unit is in its early stages and is set to expand further in response to the rising number of acute patient attendances at the Wexham site of Frimley Health Trust. We will offer support for developing specialist interests and early‑years mentoring within the department.

A specialist interest in emergency surgery is a core requirement of this role. Additional interests such as endoscopy, day surgery, benign colorectal, and benign upper GI surgery will be encouraged.

The Trust will fully support the post-holder with appraisal and revalidation processes in line with GMC requirements.

Please note, interviews for this role will be taking place on the 20th February 2026. Interview will take place in‑person.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to provide a week of same day emergency cover (SDEC) on a Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm on a 1 in 5 week basis.

The post-holder will participate in a 1‑in‑14 week Emergency General Surgery on‑call rota, running from Monday 8:00am to Friday 8:00am, as well as a separately scheduled 1‑in‑14 weekend on‑call rota from Friday 8:00am to Monday 8:00am.

The on‑call rota is expected to change as further emergency surgeons are recruited. Future arrangements may involve less frequent week and weekend commitments, with the potential introduction of weekday overnight on‑call cover from 18:00 to 08:00.

About Us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability‑confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first‑class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Job Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 151‑WPHCON

Job locations: Wexham Park Hospital, WEXHAM STREET, SL2 4HL

Job Description

Please see the attached, detailed, job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS exit exam
• In possession of the CCT, CESR or EEA/EU equivalent (although doctors who have completed higher specialist training or equivalent and are within 6 months of being placed on the specialist register are eligible to apply)
• ATLS Course

Qualifications – Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD, PhD
• Management and leadership course
• Definitive trauma skills course

Experience – Essential

• Evidence of registrar‑level training programme or equivalent in general surgery
• UGI or LGI endoscopy experience with NED account showing evidence of working towards independent practice

Experience – Desirable

• Evidence of a fellowship in a specialist centre e.g. advanced colorectal cancer, IBD, abdominal wall reconstruction, intestinal failure or UGI cancer
• Consultant‑level on‑call experience

Skills and Knowledge – Essential

• Ability to run an acute general surgery take, lead a resident and ANP team and to manage patients appropriately
• Ability to perform major surgery out of hours for acute abdomen
• Rapid decision and turnaround in SDEC and ambulatory care setting

Special Requirements – Essential

• To lead NELA data management and to encourage universal participation in this audit
• To contribute to clinical governance of the emergency surgery department by continuously auditing data and presenting comparative outcomes

Special Requirements – Desirable

• Show interest in developing DGH paediatric surgery by being willing to train in a tertiary centre for herniotomy and orchidopexy

Disclosures and Checks

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

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

Employer Details

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Wexham Park Hospital, WEXHAM STREET, SL2 4HL

Website: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/