Robotic Upper GI Surgeon - Consultant Lead and Educator

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in Watford seeks a dedicated Upper GI surgeon for a locum appointment. The role involves participation in emergency laparoscopic surgeries and contributing to the education of medical students. Candidates should have a fellowship in Upper GI surgery, along with experience in robotic surgeries and quality improvement projects. This position allows for leadership opportunities and supports a vision of excellent patient care with a focus on staff wellbeing and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Consultant-level experience in robotic surgery is mandatory.
• Experience performing complex upper GI surgery.
• Commitment to clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the emergency hot laparoscopic cholecystectomy service.
• Contribute to the teaching of medical students and trainee doctors.
• Engage in clinical governance activities and support local audits.
• Lead quality improvement projects and attend departmental meetings.

Skills

Robotic surgery

Hot laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Clinical governance

Quality improvement projects

Education

Fellowship in Upper GI surgery

Job description

An NHS Trust in Watford seeks a dedicated Upper GI surgeon for a locum appointment. The role involves participation in emergency laparoscopic surgeries and contributing to the education of medical students. Candidates should have a fellowship in Upper GI surgery, along with experience in robotic surgeries and quality improvement projects. This position allows for leadership opportunities and supports a vision of excellent patient care with a focus on staff wellbeing and flexible working options.