NHS Locum Consultant General Surgeon The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant General Surgeon to provide surgical services, manage cases, and support service development. The role includes collaborative work and administrative duties within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Dedicated office space

IT facilities

Medical secretarial support

Responsibilities

• Provide benign general surgical and upper gastrointestinal surgical services.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient general surgery cases.
• Support the development of the General Surgery service.

Job description

Job Title: NHS Locum Consultant General Surgeon

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a NHS Locum Consultant General Surgeon position.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide benign general surgical and upper gastrointestinal surgical services to the community served by the Trust.
2. Collaborate with colleagues to develop general surgical services further.
3. Manage inpatient and outpatient general surgery cases, sharing on-call duties (1 in 9 emergency cover).
4. Support the development of the General Surgery service.
5. Provide outpatient services for new referrals and ongoing patient care.
6. Maintain responsibility for patient care and departmental funding.
7. Undertake administrative duties related to these responsibilities.

Support and Facilities

The post offers dedicated office space, a computer, IT facilities, and medical secretarial support. Informal visits and inquiries are welcomed.

Organizational Context

Join us during an exciting period of transformation, including building a new hospital and implementing a major digital overhaul with a new electronic patient record system from 2026.

About the Trust

We serve approximately 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs, and South Lincs. Our organization values kindness, wellness, and fairness, and is committed to continuous quality improvement. We are proud of our recent 'Good' rating in the 2024 CQC maternity inspection and our focus on learning and development.

Staff and Facilities

With around 4,000 staff and volunteers, 530 beds, modern facilities, and award-winning centers, we foster a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We are committed to supporting our staff's growth and well-being.

For further details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. The application deadline is Wednesday, 21 May 2025.