Locum Consultant Surgeon - Surgery & Anaesthetics

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley, Greenock; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Locum Consultant Colorectal Surgeon for maternity leave cover at Royal Alexandra Hospital. This role involves joining a team of specialists to provide high-quality colorectal services while participating in a general surgery on-call rota. Candidates are required to be on the GMC Specialist Register or close to achieving CCT. The position fosters a collaborative environment with strong commitments to clinical education and research.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
• Demonstrate a commitment to high standards of clinical care, team working, and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Join established team of Colorectal, Upper GI, and Breast Consultants.
• Provide specialist colorectal services and participate in on-call rota (1:10).
• Manage a wide range of benign and malignant conditions delivering high-quality patient care.

Skills

Commitment to high standards of clinical care

Team working

Service improvement

Education

GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Shift pattern Monday – Friday 8‑5, with on‑call 1 in 10.

Fixed term post for 12 months; maternity leave cover.

Role

Locum Consultant Colorectal Surgeon to join the General Surgery team at Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), Paisley, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, providing maternity leave cover for 12 months. Successful applicant will join established team of Colorectal, Upper GI and Breast Consultants, providing specialist colorectal services and participating in General Surgery on‑call rota (currently 1:10).

Service

Colorectal Service at RAH manages a wide range of benign and malignant conditions and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centred care across Clyde Sector. Unit works closely with regional services, weekly Colorectal Cancer MDT, dedicated ERAS pathways, support from CNS, radiology, pathology, gastroenterology, and oncology. RAH Consultants also provide clinical services at Vale of Leven Hospital.

Key service features

• Laparoscopic colorectal surgery as standard practice.
• Strong links with West of Scotland Bowel Screening Programme.
• Active involvement in IBD and colorectal cancer pathways.
• Well‑supported endoscopy services with opportunities to develop subspecialty skills.

Teaching & Research

The hospital has a strong commitment to education, with active undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, simulation facilities, and a proven record in supporting research and audit.

Qualifications

Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview) and demonstrate a commitment to high standards of clinical care, team working, and service improvement.

Contact

Informal contact: Mr Andrew Renwick or Ms Victoria Cox, Clinical Director/General Manager, 0141 314 7294.

This post may close early to volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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