Locum General Surgeon - Upper GI

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a Locum General Surgeon specializing in Upper GI. The role involves managing surgical conditions, participating in emergency on-call duties, and contributing to a high-quality patient care environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with a dedicated team and support both undergraduate and postgraduate training.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance options

Financial advice through Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Mid-Senior level position in General Surgery.
• Expected to contribute to a consultant-led service.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to a consultant-led service.
• Providing out-of-hours on call support.
• Participating in undergraduate teaching.

Skills

Patient Care

Teaching

Surgical Skills

Job description

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To join a team that provides comprehensive consultant-based patient-centred management of General Surgical and benign upper GI conditions and diagnosis of malignant upper GI disease. To participate in the General Surgery emergency on call rota.

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a consultant led service. The appointee will share responsibility for delivering high-quality care to patients and provide out-of-hours on call support.

The main aims of this appointment are:

1. To join a team managing General Surgical and benign upper GI conditions and diagnosing malignant upper GI disease.
2. To participate in the General Surgery emergency on call rota.

Responsibilities include:

• Contributing to a consultant-led service.
• Sharing responsibility for high-quality patient care.
• Providing out-of-hours on call support, attending out-of-hours as per protocols, and remaining contactable.
• Carrying out ward rounds.
• Participating in undergraduate teaching.
• Assisting with postgraduate training for junior staff.
• Acting as Educational Supervisor where appropriate.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Support with applications and flexible working requests are available.

Benefits include:

• 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• NHS pension scheme.
• Salary sacrifice schemes.
• NHS Staff discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary finance options.
• Financial advice through Stockport Credit Union.

For more information or informal visits, contact:

• Mr Sajal Rai, Clinical Director, General Surgery, [e-mail], 0161 419 4342
• Nnamdi Okolie, Directorate Manager, [e-mail], 0161 419 4887

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare