NHS Locum Consultant General Surgeon

NHS; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking hospital, where you can make a significant impact as a Locum Consultant General Surgeon. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional surgical services to a diverse community. With state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on continuous improvement, this role offers a chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment. Engage in both elective and emergency surgeries while contributing to the growth of the General Surgery service. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a fulfilling role, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and license to practice.
• Training and interest in elective and emergency general surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide general surgical service, including elective and emergency cover.
• Manage outpatient services for new referrals and ongoing care.

Skills

General Surgery

Emergency Care Management

Pediatric Care

GI Endoscopy

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCS or equivalent

MD or PhD (Desirable)

Job description

Job summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is welcoming applications for an NHS Locum Consultant General Surgeon.

You will provide benign general surgical and upper gastrointestinal surgical services to the community served by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust and play a key role with colleagues in further developing general surgical services.

You will work alongside consultant colleagues in general surgery, involving in-patient and out-patient work, and share in the on-call rota.

This post supports the development of the General Surgery service. All staff support and ancillary facilities are in place, including office space with dedicated computer and IT facilities, and medical secretarial support.

We welcome informal visits and enquiries.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide a general surgical service, including elective activity and 1 in 9 on-call emergency cover for general surgery.
2. To provide elective surgical services.
3. Consultants are responsible for patient care and departmental funding, undertaking necessary administrative duties.
4. To provide outpatient services for new referrals and ongoing care.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We are building a new state-of-the-art hospital and undertaking significant digital transformation, including a new electronic patient record from 2026, improving care safety and coordination.

Our hospital serves around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs, and South Lincs. We are committed to kindness, wellness, and fairness, with a focus on continuous quality improvement, as reflected in our recent 'Good' CQC rating for maternity services.

We pride ourselves on a community atmosphere, with approximately 4,000 staff and volunteers, 530 beds, modern facilities, and a welcoming team environment.

Details

Date posted: 07 May 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 426-773-25EG

Location: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4ET

Job description

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: MBBS or equivalent, FRCS or equivalent
• Desirable: MD, PhD, or equivalent training and experience

Entry Criteria

• Essential: Full GMC registration and license to practice, training and interest in elective and emergency general surgery, ability to independently manage emergency care for pediatric and adult patients, broad clinical skills, meets the Specialist capabilities framework
• Desirable: GI endoscopy skills, GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT/CESR

Other requirements

This post is subject to DBS check. Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further details on overseas criminal record checks and registration are available via NHS Careers and UK Visas and Immigration links.

Employer details

Employer: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address: Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4ET

Website: https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk