Senior Upper GI Surgeon – Clinical Leadership & Innovation

Flexzo Ai; Northampton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive working environment

Induction and training programmes

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Northampton General Hospital is seeking a Consultant Upper GI Surgeon to join our surgical team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and advancing Upper GI practices within a supportive clinical environment.

You will lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, perform complex Upper GI procedures, participate in on-call duties, and contribute to governance, audit and research initiatives. A collaborative, teaching-oriented culture is encouraged within the department.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is required.
• Completion of higher surgical training in Upper GI Surgery.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) or equivalent.
• Evidence of higher specialist training and experience in Upper GI Surgery.
• NHS mandatory training completion.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of Upper GI surgical procedures with a high degree of skill and care.
• Provide expert clinical leadership and guidance to junior surgical staff and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in on-call rotas and ensure timely and effective surgical interventions.
• Engage in CPD and maintain up-to-date knowledge of surgical advancements.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit and research activities within the department.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mentoring

Patient-centred

Education

GMC registration

Upper GI surgery fellowship

FRCS or equivalent

NHS training completion

Job description

Northampton General Hospital is seeking a Consultant Upper GI Surgeon to join our surgical team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and advancing Upper GI practices within a supportive clinical environment.

You will lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, perform complex Upper GI procedures, participate in on-call duties, and contribute to governance, audit and research initiatives. A collaborative, teaching-oriented culture is encouraged within the department.