Specialist Doctor in Upper GI Surgery

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Coventry is recruiting for a Specialist Doctor to support the Upper GI team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in providing inpatient and outpatient care, contributing to theatre activities, and teaching medical students. Essential qualifications include a medical degree and experience in surgical care. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £100,870 to £111,441 per annum, reflecting the importance of the role within a reputable healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a medical degree and relevant qualifications.
• Essential experience in surgical and patient care.
• Ability to teach and mentor medical students.

Responsibilities

• Support inpatient and outpatient care within the Upper GI team.
• Attend MDT meetings and coordinate patient care.
• Conduct audits on unit activity and comply with infection control.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical skills

Teaching abilities

Coordination skills

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Job summary

The Department of Surgery at UHCW NHS Trust has grown over the last few years, promoting sub‑specialisation, in keeping with Department of Health and Royal Colleges guidelines. As a result, the traditionally aligned sub‑specialities of Upper GI / Hepatobiliary‑pancreato‑biliary (HPB) have now separated into Oesophago‑gastric and HPB, each has developed a specialty team distinct to its requirements.

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Upper GI team as a Specialist Doctor. The post holder will occupy a key organisational role in the Upper GI team, which also comprises 5 middle grades, 2 CT grades, 3 FY1s and 3 ACP/SCPs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to support with the provision of inpatient and outpatient care for patients under the care of the Upper GI team, including supporting independent theatre lists and clinic activity.

The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the teaching of medical students as well and resident medical and non‑medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Attend MDT meetings and co‑coordinate care and list planning for oesophageal and gastric cancer patients
• Perform audit of overall activity of the unit and supervise collection and presentation of mandatory morbidity and mortality data
• Be accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices and independently operate (STU) to support the Hot Gall bladder service and help reduce waiting lists for routine day‑case surgery, such as inguinal hernia.
• Be able to do Consultant General Surgery on‑call as required to support the needs of the department, which would be subject to remuneration if outside working hours.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £100,870 to £111,441 a year Per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 218‑T1‑SLD‑7684273

Job location

UHCW NHS Trust

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Person Specification

• Qualification/Training Essential: Meets all Essential
• Qualification/Training Desirable: Meets all Desirable
• Experience Essential: Meets all Essential
• Experience Desirable: Meets all Desirable
• Knowledge Essential: Meets all Essential
• Knowledge Desirable: Meets all Desirable
• Skills & Abilities Essential: Meets all Essential
• Skills & Abilities Desirable: Meets all Desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk