Specialist in General Surgery

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon is looking for a Specialist in General Surgery. This full-time role involves participation in both elective and emergency surgical services, including laparoscopic procedures. Candidates should have significant senior experience in General Surgery and be dedicated to patient care. This role offers the chance to contribute to the development of surgical pathways in a modern hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at a senior level in General Surgery is required.
• Candidates must demonstrate expertise in a full range of acute surgical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead acute surgical services under the direction of the Lead Clinician.
• Ensure effective communication and involve staff across the Directorate.
• Assist in the cost-effective utilization of resources.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Laparoscopic surgery interest

Acute surgical conditions knowledge

Education

Fully registered with the GMC

MRCS (UK) or equivalent

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist in General Surgery

The closing date is 03 December 2025

Applications are invited to apply for our full time 12 months fixed term Specialist in General Surgery post.

This role is a new role within the department of General Surgery and presents the opportunity to be involved in both the elective and Emergency aspects if the service. The department is a high-volume elective service, undertaking both open and laparoscopic surgical procedures including benign proctology, hernia surgery and treatment for cholecystitis. The service also has one of the largest Cancer Tumour sites in the Trust.

The department also delivers a 24/7 Surgical Emergency Service for which it has its own Surgical Assessment Unit and Ward, through which patients are assessed and admitted. As part of this role, there is likely to be an opportunity to be involved in the development of our Surgical Assessment Pathways, particularly with regards to the abscess pathway and the potential for further CEPOD lists.

The Great Western Hospital, Swindon, is a modern 425 bed District General Hospital built in 2002 serving a growing population currently in excess of 310,000 and boasting state-of-the-art facilities.

Swindon is a major town set within the rural beauty of Wiltshire, nestling between the Cotswolds to the North and Marlborough Downs to the South. Travel to major cities including Bristol, Oxford and London is easy with very frequent rail links and within an hour's journey by rail. The M4 motorway is within a couple of miles for travel by road.

Main duties of the job

The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

• Multidisciplinary team work is envisaged as a key component of the working of this Trust and will involve Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) discussion with other colleagues.
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Development of sub‑specialty interests that fit in with Directorate needs, and the strategic direction of the Trust, including active participation in audit and development of new services if they fit within the future planning, case mix and development of the department.
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post‑graduate and continuing medical education activity.
• An interest in laparoscopic surgery and ability to enable this to both emergency and elective caseload.
• Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
• Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
• Undertaking ward rounds as appropriate.
• Providing evidence‑based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

About us

Service We will put our patients first

Teamwork We will work together

Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service

Respect We will act with integrity

Job responsibilities

Management and Leadership Responsibilities

All staff in each Directorate are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Directorate. Consultants are key members of the Directorate team and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.

• To contribute to the leadership and development of acute surgical services under the direction of the Lead Clinician and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trusts business plans.
• The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Directorate including support to the General Manager to achieve their objectives.
• Work in partnership with colleagues in other Directorates within the Trust.
• As part of the Directorate Management Team, assist in the cost‑effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non‑pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets.
• Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC
• MRCS (UK) or equivalent

Experience

• Candidates must have relevant post‑graduate clinical experience, and they must demonstrate significant experience at a senior level in General Surgery
• Expertise in full range of acute surgical conditions

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.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust