Locum Upper GI Consultant

University Hospitals Dorset; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset in Bournemouth is seeking a Locum Upper GI General Surgical Consultant for 12 months (11 PA's per week). The post supports maternity cover across UHD's Bournemouth, Poole and Wimborne sites, with a team of 7 GI surgeons and 2 Emergency Surgeons.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration, FRCS or equivalent, and be JAG-accredited endoscopist. The role includes on-call duties, elective lists, and access to advanced surgical facilities.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• FRCS or equivalent attainment is required.
• JAG accredited endoscopist with experience in advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Postgraduate thesis or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-year locum cover for maternity leave as Upper GI General Surgical Consultant.
• Work across UHD Bournemouth, Poole and Wimborne sites with 7 GI Surgeons and 2 Emergency Surgeons.
• Perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs and related Upper GI procedures.
• Participate in acute surgical rota (1 in 9) and elective lists, outpatient clinics and endoscopy.
• Attend regional UGI MDT and contribute to education/planning meetings.
• Align with Transformation phase 3 and flexible site coverage.

Skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal

Prioritise workload

English language proficiency

Education

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

FRCS or equivalent

Postgraduate thesis

Tools

JAG accredited endoscopist

Job description

Main area Surgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Locum: 12 months (11 PA's per week) Hours 11 sessions per week (full time 11 sessions per week) Job ref 153-M3945

Department name 4. UHD - Medical Recruitment Site Bournemouth Hospital Town Bournemouth Salary £113,565 - £150,569 PA Salary period Yearly Closing 23/10/2026 23:59

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

We are seeking a Upper GI General Surgical Consultant to join our team on a 1-year fixed term locum basis to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate will join our team of 7 Upper GI Consultant Surgeons and 2 Emergency Surgeons across UHD. The expectation is for the successful candidate to work with our established Consultants and be flexible in providing elective Upper GI surgical and endoscopy services across UHD hospital sites in Bournemouth, Poole and Wimborne. They need to be proficient in performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and be JAG-accredited in Upper GI endoscopy.

UHD provides the full range of benign UGI surgery as well as being the regional bariatric and oesophago-gastric cancer surgical centre, servicing the populations in Dorset, South Wiltshire and West Hampshire. We have an established laparoscopic and an evolving robotic surgical programme with access to Davinci Xi and DV5 systems at both the Bournemouth (RBH) and Poole sites. We have excellent working relationships with our GI colleagues at Dorset County Hospital and Salisbury District Hospital, and provide both expertise in abdominal wall reconstructions as well as endoscopic interventional services. The ideal candidate will have a broad experience in UGI and acute general surgery. Tertiary training in abdominal wall, or regional bariatric and cancer units is desirable.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will take part in the acute surgical rota at the Bournemouth site on a 1 in 9 basis with internal cover. This runs on acute surgical blocks when all elective activity is cancelled. As part of Transformation in Dorset, acute surgical services will be provided at the Bournemouth site in phase 3 (currently earmarked for April 2027). It is anticipated that this will lead to a decreased frequency of on-calls.

The agreed job plan provides, in addition to on call activity, access to operating theatre for elective procedures, outpatient clinics, endoscopy lists, attendance at the regional UGI MDT, departmental education/planning meetings, clinical administrative time and SPA allocation. The appointee is expected to work across the UHD sites and be flexible in covering elective activity. This will be adjusted accordingly when Phase 3 Transformation takes place.

Working for our organisation

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service .

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• FRCS or equivalent
• JAG accredited endoscopist with experience in advanced endoscopic procedures (eg. Dilatations)
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or ECR
• Trained to manage the undifferentiated general surgical take
• Appropriate training at StR level for general & UGI surgery

This job plan is intended to be worked flexibly over a seven-day working week. It is anticipated that patient related administration would be performed within the confines of the DCC PAs.

Any draft timetable is intended to show the Trust's expectation of the post and the facilities to be provided. Adjustments may be required in consultation with the appointee, clinical colleagues and Senior Management.In particular, a change may be appropriate after consultation to allow the development of a special interest held by the successful candidate

Person specification

Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Able to speak English as necessary for the role
• Ability to prioritise workload & show initiative
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge & when to seek advice
• Meet the requirements of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice.

Clinical Experience

• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or ECR
• Trained to manage the undifferentiated general surgical take
• Appropriate training at StR level for general & UGI surgery
• Evidence of further training in abdominal wall surgery

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• FRCS or equivalent
• JAG accredited endoscopist with an interest in advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Postgraduate thesis

Clinical Skills

• Can demonstrate skills in general, UGI and emergency surgery
• Proficiency in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and antireflux surgery.

Other

• Participation in audit
• GCP training
• Publications
• Presentations (National/International)
• MMR vaccination status ideally known at the time of application.

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

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.

Name Miss Clarisa Choh Job title Consultant UGI Surgeon & UGI Clinical Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0300 019 4150