Consultant Upper GI Surgeon

UHCW; Coventry; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust invites applications for a Consultant in Upper GI Surgery in Coventry. The role includes benign and oncologic Upper GI surgery with robotic resections, supported by a strong MDT and access to modern facilities.

You will need advanced General Surgery training with Upper GI sub-specialisation, expertise in laparoscopic and robotic techniques, and a commitment to CPD, teaching, and service development within an NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Evidence of higher training in general surgery and Upper GI sub-specialty.
• Ability to perform benign and cancer-related Upper GI procedures.
• Proficient in robotic and laparoscopic Upper GI surgery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CPD and annual revalidation readiness.
• Provide clinical leadership and manage the team effectively.
• Contribute to service development and financial stewardship.
• Delegate tasks with realistic expectations and ensure safety.

Skills

General surgery

Upper GI

Robotic surgery

Laparoscopic surgery

Education

General surgery training

Upper GI sub-specialty

Tools

JAG endoscopy

Job description

Site University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire Town Coventry Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 School’s 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

• Meets all Essential
• Meets all Desirable

Experience / Knowledge

• Evidence of higher training in general surgery, and the sub‑speciality of Upper GI surgery, equivalent to CCT Evidence of ability to manage all general surgical emergency admissions Able to perform routine benign laparoscopic Upper GI surgery independently. Able to perform Upper GI cancer surgery, bariatric surgery, and complex benign Upper GI surgery with minimal support. Able to perform Upper GI endoscopy independently (JAG accredited) Able to manage complications from Upper GI surgery. Proficiency in laparoscopic and robotic Upper GI surgery
• ATLS (provider or trainer) Expertise in laparoscopic UGI resectional surgery Independent in performing robotic upper GI surgery.

Management & Administrative

• Understanding of the concepts of management Ability to lead, communicate, liaise, and negotiate with others. Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service. Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines. Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, waiting times/lists. Competent in basic information technology
• Further skills in information technology Experience of service development Evidence of innovation

Teaching & Training

• Ability to design and deliver effective presentations/teaching. Commitment to continuing medical education. Ability to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students. Experience as faculty on surgical training course
• Teaching the Trainer course Evidence of formal PGME training

Research, Audit & Clinical Governance

• Participation in medical audit. Evidence of undertaking a recent complete audit cycle. Up to date with clinical best practice/ Clinical Governance process Service improvement experience. National and international conference presentations relating to Upper GI Surgery Research projects relating to Upper GI Surgery Published research in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Evidence of publication within the last 5 years Participation in clinical trials Research proposal experience

To ensure that we provide world‑class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.

In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third‑party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.

UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.

If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre‑employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre‑employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.

We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.

Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.