Specialty Doctor in General Surgery

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based healthcare provider located in Great Yarmouth is seeking a dynamic Specialty Doctor in General Surgery to join their team. This role involves supporting junior trainees, managing surgical emergencies, and participating in departmental audits. The position is fixed-term for 12 months, starting from March 2026. The ideal candidate must be fully GMC registered and possess MRCS or equivalent qualification.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Essential to have MRCS or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Support junior trainee colleagues during shifts.
• Assist with daily ward running and theatre sessions.
• Manage surgical emergencies.
• Conduct morning ward rounds.
• Participate in audits and teaching activities.

Skills

Support junior trainees

On-call surgical cover

General surgical knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Fully GMC registered

MRCS or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Specialty Doctor in General Surgery to join our friendly and enthusiastic surgery team at the James Paget University Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Support junior trainee colleagues and provide on‑call surgical cover during day/night shifts.
• Assist with day‑to‑day ward running, theatre sessions, outpatient clinics and admission/discharge under consultant supervision.
• Conduct morning ward rounds and manage surgical emergencies admitted the previous night.
• Tackle routine and emergency care of surgical patients and learn advanced surgical procedures.
• Participate in departmental audits, teaching activities and recruitment for new trials.
• Develop management skills in running successful MDT sessions.

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered with a licence to practice.
• MRCS or equivalent essential.
• Working knowledge of the English language.

Fixed Term Details

The post is a fixed term 12 months from March 2026 until March 2027.

Trust EEO Statement

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill‑health. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Location

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas.