Locum Consultant- Upper GI & General Surgery

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

Job summary

The Royal Bolton Hospital is seeking a Consultant Upper GI & General Surgeon to join their General Surgical department. The role involves delivering surgical services, supporting emergency care, and participating in outpatient clinics. Candidates must have full GMC registration and relevant surgical training. This fixed-term position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Trained in benign upper GI surgery to CCT / CESR level.
• Experience in biliary surgery and upper GI endoscopy.
• Commitment to teaching and experience in audit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Upper GI Surgical services and contribute to the cancer MDT.
• Support emergency services in the Same Day Emergency Clinic.
• Provide outpatient clinics and appropriate operating sessions.

Skills

Upper GI Surgery

Emergency Service Support

Endoscopy Services

Education

Full GMC Registration

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

Higher degree (e.g., MD, PhD)

Job description

Job summary

Consultant Upper GI & General Surgeon

The Royal Bolton Hospital has been developed as the district general hospital for the area and serves a catchment population of 320,000 which includes the Bolton Metropolitan Borough as well as parts of Atherton, Leigh and Walkden. The hospital has all the specialties found in a large acute district general hospital.

The General Surgical department is based in the development which contains the accident and emergency department, outpatient and radiology departments with CT & MRI, main theatre suite, daycase unit, endoscopy unit, intensive care unit and high dependency unit.

There is a Divisional Structure system in operation. General Surgery and Breast Surgery Services is a Business Unit within this structure and is part of the Anaesthetics and Surgical Services Division. The Clinical Lead Mr Smith reports to the Medical Director for the Division.

The service runs an ambulatory care unit, assessment unit, ward areas and an outpatient area delivering emergency, urgent, routine and cancer services.

Main duties of the job

Duties of the post

1. To participate in the delivery of Upper GI Surgical services and contribute to the upper GI cancer MDT.

2. To provide support for the emergency service by supporting sessions in the Same Day Emergency Clinic.

3. To contribute to the on call rota for General Surgery.

4. To provide General Surgical / Upper GI outpatient clinics.

5. To provide appropriate operating sessions.

6. To provide endoscopy services.

Planned activities

The post appointee will undertake 10 PA's each week allocated as per the job plan provided, but these will be flexible to meet the needs of the service.

About us

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. Staff are valued and we can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.

The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high caliber staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment. We aim to be inclusive and therefore applications form all sectors of the community are welcomed.

Details Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-266AS-MD-25

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Rd

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Job description Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. An informal visit to the General Surgery team is highly encouraged. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

Job description Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. An informal visit to the General Surgery team is highly encouraged. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

Person Specification Professional Qualifications & Registration Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

Desirable

• Higher degree (eg MD, PhD)

Experience Essential

• Trained in benign upper GI surgery to CCT / CESR level including; biliary surgery, hiatal hernia / anti-reflux surgery, upper GI endoscopy

Desirable

• Interest and experience in anti-reflux surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction
• Fellowship experience in subspecialty interest
• JAG accredited endoscopy

Research/ Publications Essential

• Experience of Audit

Desirable

• Peer reviewed publications and presentations

Teaching Essential

• Commitment to teaching

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching initiative Post Graduate Teaching Qualification

Person Specification Professional Qualifications & Registration Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

Desirable

• Higher degree (eg MD, PhD)

Experience Essential

• Trained in benign upper GI surgery to CCT / CESR level including; biliary surgery, hiatal hernia / anti-reflux surgery, upper GI endoscopy

Desirable

• Interest and experience in anti-reflux surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction
• Fellowship experience in subspecialty interest
• JAG accredited endoscopy

Research/ Publications Essential

• Experience of Audit

Desirable

• Peer reviewed publications and presentations

Teaching Essential

• Commitment to teaching

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching initiative Post Graduate Teaching Qualification

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

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Rd

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Rd

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)