Consultant Upper Gi Surgeon

University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire Nhs Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry seeks an experienced Upper GI surgeon to lead and develop the service. The post focuses on benign and oncologic Upper GI procedures, including bariatric surgery, with proficiency in laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

The role requires independent upper GI endoscopy (JAG accredited), management of complex cases, and engagement with MDTs to deliver high-quality patient care across Coventry and surrounding regions.

Qualifications

• Higher training in general surgery with Upper GI focus.
• Ability to manage all general surgical emergencies.
• Capable of routine benign laparoscopic Upper GI surgery.
• Ability to perform Upper GI cancer and bariatric surgery.
• Independent Upper GI endoscopy (JAG accredited).
• Proficient in laparoscopic and robotic Upper GI surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care and leadership within the Upper GI team.
• Contribute to MDT and patient care within GI services.
• Engage in CPD and annual appraisal to maintain revalidation readiness.
• Undertake administrative duties and support running of clinical areas.
• Lead and mentor team members with constructive feedback.
• Demonstrate financial awareness and cost-effective decisions.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and ensure safety standards.
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

General surgery training

Upper GI surgery

Laparoscopic surgery

Robotic surgery

Endoscopy (JAG)

Emergency management

Education

General surgery training (CCT)

UK GMC registration

Job description

Job summary

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) provides tertiary services for over 1 million people in Warwickshire and the surrounding region. UHCW is one of the most modern NHS facilities in the UK, being entirely rebuilt over 10 years ago. Partnership with Warwick University ensured state-of-the‑art research and educational facilities were incorporated into the design.

UHCW is one of the UK's busiest major trauma centres (TARN data), and all acute trauma specialties are available within the one institution.

The Upper GI unit is the tertiary service for Warwickshire and provides services for all aspects of Upper GI surgery, including benign hiatal surgery, Upper GI cancer resection and bariatric surgery. Robotic surgery is now undertaken for cancer resections; bariatric and benign Upper GI procedures and the successful applicant would need to demonstrate proficiency and experience in robotic surgery.

An excellent MDT supports the Upper GI cancer service. The department of Gastroenterology undertakes EUS, RFA and EMR. The department of Oncology and Radiotherapy have facilities both at UHCW and at satellite units (e.g. George Elliot Hospital). There is a well‑established multi‑disciplinary tier 3 & tier 4 weight management service working as part of the bariatric MDT.

Main duties of the job

Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Attention and aspiration to lifelong learning will be supported by the Specialty Group and the Trust to demonstrate safe, effective, knowledge based clinical capabilities.

The postholder will have a reflective approach to their own practice and will agree to a program of continuing professional development which meets his/her and service provision requirements.

Completion of a revalidation ready annual appraisal and undertaking multisource feedback at least once every five years to meet the requirements for revalidation.

Management and Administrative

Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of clinical areas.

Contribute to the effective leadership and management of the team encouraging constructive feedback and challenge from all involved.

Produce and support solution‑focused decisions based on fact and not anecdote through recognising the value of involving different professional contributions, applying your knowledge appropriately.

Demonstrate financial awareness and understand the impact of you and your team's decisions.

Delegate tasks effectively and appropriately with realistic expectations of others.

Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job responsibilities

Research

The Trust welcomes and encourages research as a high‑profile activity that compliments the service provided. The emphasis being on studies that fall within the National Institute of Health Research portfolio.

The Speciality recognises that high‑quality research is an integral part of development and quality care and undertakes to support and encourage such activities wherever possible.

The Trust offers state of the art research facilities. It houses the Warwick Medical Schools Clinical Sciences Research Institute (CSRI), bringing together scientists, clinicians, and epidemiologists to study disease mechanisms in vivo and in vitro. The Trust has six well‑equipped Patient Research Interface (PRI) suites for patient‑based research containing clinical examination rooms, offices, and support facilities. Each PRI suite enables patient and volunteer studies to be undertaken in a clinical setting independent from, but in close proximity to the ward environment. The Trust houses the latest clinical imaging equipment and is one of the first completely digital hospitals in the UK. It has a PET CT and three MRI scanners which are also available for clinical research.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all Essential

Desirable

• Meets all Desirable

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

• oEvidence of higher training in general surgery, and the sub‑speciality of Upper GI surgery, equivalent to CCT


• oEvidence of ability to manage all general surgical emergency admissions


• oAble to perform routine benign laparoscopic Upper GI surgery independently.


• oAble to perform Upper GI cancer surgery, bariatric surgery, and complex benign Upper GI surgery with minimal support.


• oAble to perform Upper GI endoscopy independently (JAG accredited)


• oAble to manage complications from Upper GI surgery.


• oProficiency in laparoscopic and robotic Upper GI surgery

Desirable

• oATLS (provider or trainer)


• oExpertise in laparoscopic UGI resectional surgery


• oIndependent in performing robotic upper GI surgery.

Management & Administrative

Essential

• oUnderstanding of the concepts of management


• oAbility to lead, communicate, liaise, and negotiate with others.


• oAbility to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.


• oAbility to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines.


• oAbility to organise and manage outpatient priorities, waiting times/lists.


• oCompetent in basic information technology

Desirable

• oFurther skills in information technology


• oExperience of service development


• oEvidence of innovation

Teaching & Training

Essential

• oAbility to design and deliver effective presentations/teaching.


• oCommitment to continuing medical education.


• oAbility to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students.


• oExperience as faculty on surgical training course

Desirable

• Teaching the Trainer course


• Evidence of formal PGME training

Research, Audit & Clinical Governance

Essential

• oParticipation in medical audit.


• Evidence of undertaking a recent complete audit cycle.


• oUp to date with clinical best practice/ Clinical Governance process


• oService improvement experience.


• oNational and international conference presentations relating to Upper GI Surgery


• oResearch projects relating to Upper GI Surgery


• oPublished research in peer‑reviewed journals.

Desirable

• Evidence of publication within the last 5 years


• Participation in clinical trials


• Research proposal experience

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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