Consultant Upper GI Surgeon

NHS; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a motivated consultant laparoscopic general surgeon for Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen. The role focuses on upper GI surgery, requiring extensive experience and laparoscopic skills. You will join a supportive surgical team and participate in a balanced work rota, ensuring quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Broad based experience in General Surgery required.
• Experience managing surgical issues in a rural hospital is essential.
• Desirable skills include EUS and ERCP.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical services alongside consultant colleagues.
• Participate in the 1:8 on-call rota for emergency surgery.
• Support and mentor junior staff and trainees.

Skills

Laparoscopic skills

Endoscopic skills

Leadership

Education

Full GMC Registration and License to Practice

FRCS or equivalent

Relevant higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD, MSc)

Job description

Job summary

The Department of General Surgery is looking to appoint a motivated consultant laparoscopic general surgeon with a specialist interest in Laparoscopic Upper GI surgery. The post is based at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, with the emergency general surgery out of hours on-call taking place there. The on-call rota is a 1:8 frequency. Some elective sessions will take place on other hospital sites within the health board.

The post is offered on the amended terms of the Consultant Contract Wales on an optional whole time 37.5 hour working week, 10 sessions.

For the post we require experienced general surgeons who are able to manage the spectrum of surgical problems encountered in a rural district general hospital. The successful applicant will have wide experience in General Surgery with laparoscopic skills. We are looking for an experienced Upper Gastrointestinal surgeon with endoscopic skills. EUS and ERCP skills are desirable

The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic and friendly team of surgeons, responsible for the provision of General Surgical services with specialty/special interests in breast, colorectal, upper Gastrointestinal and Endoscopy.

Main duties of the job

Provide, with consultant colleagues, a service for General Surgery, with the support of developing a sub-speciality interest to the hospitals and community so designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.

To provide and promote the delivery of quality, safe, effective and efficient care in general surgery and upper GI in line with the clinical pathways in place.

Conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of thehealth board's service plans.

Participate in the 1:8 emergency general surgery on-call rota at Glangwili General Hospital.

Be an effective leader to all resident staff and trainees and a supportive educational supervisor to SAS level medical staff within the department, supporting the training programme, providing supportive and constructive feedback in the interest of learning. As a leader within the department, maintaining and promoting an inclusive and positive team culture.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Details Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£110,240 to £160,951 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-MED-GGH-393

Job locations

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
• Or Portfolio Pathway (CESR) or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
• FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
• JAG accreditation

Clinical Experience Essential

• Broad based experience in eg. General Surgery
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and participation in CPD
• Expertise in General Surgery

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
• Evidence of above average performance
• Additional clinical qualification(s)

Clinical Governance Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

Research Essential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Research degree

Teaching Essential

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
• "Training the Trainers" experience

Management Essential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
• Or Portfolio Pathway (CESR) or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
• FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
• JAG accreditation

Clinical Experience Essential

• Broad based experience in eg. General Surgery
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and participation in CPD
• Expertise in General Surgery

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
• Evidence of above average performance
• Additional clinical qualification(s)

Clinical Governance Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

Research Essential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Research degree

Teaching Essential

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
• "Training the Trainers" experience

Management Essential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

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.

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)