Job details
- Job reference: 247403
- Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
- Job closing date: 17/06/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: University Hospital Monklands
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 40+ OOH
- Job posted date: 16/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire
- Department: General Surgery
Consultant General Surgeon
NHS Lanarkshire - University Hospital Monklands
We are looking for a Consultant General Surgeon to be based at University Hospital Monklands within NHS Lanarkshire for a full time 10 PA post. The successful candidate will work closely with the present staff to accommodate general surgical service needs. The individual should have a flexible team based work ethic and will participate in the emergency on call general surgical rota at University Hospital Monklands which is currently undertaken on a 1 in 9 basis (including this post).
Any general surgical specialty surgical interest will be considered. Applicants should hold full GMC registration with a license to practice.
Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.
The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.
Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by or Sanjiv Chohan, Clinical Director on 01236 712000 or Mr Alisdair MacDonald, Clinical Lead, Consultant Surgeon on 01236 712266
For any application queries, please email Adnan Saddique at Medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Interview Date: 13thy July2026
Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk)
Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack - Consultant General Surgeon
Consultant General Surgeon
NHS Lanarkshire - University Hospital Monklands
We are looking for a Consultant General Surgeon to be based at University Hospital Monklands within NHS Lanarkshire for a full time 10 PA post. The successful candidate will work closely with the present staff to accommodate general surgical service needs. The individual should have a flexible team based work ethic and will participate in the emergency on call general surgical rota at University Hospital Monklands which is currently undertaken on a 1 in 9 basis (including this post).
Any general surgical specialty surgical interest will be considered. Applicants should hold full GMC registration with a license to practice.
Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.
The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.
Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by or Sanjiv Chohan, Clinical Director on 01236 712000 or Mr Alisdair MacDonald, Clinical Lead, Consultant Surgeon on 01236 712266
For any application queries, please email Adnan Saddique at Medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Interview Date: 13thy July2026
Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk)
Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack - Consultant General Surgeon
Additional Information for Applicants
NHS Lanarkshire are happy to consider requests for this publication to be in another accessible format i.e. large print, braille, etc. Please contact us via either of the undernoted methods clearly stating which format is required:
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parent’s/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Fluent in medical English and evidence of ability to communicate in stressful situations.
Desirable
- Preference to work in a District General Hospital.
Teaching
Essential
- Previous involvement in the delivery of undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.
- Experience of providing supervision and or mentorship
- Interest in and commitment to teaching and training.
Desirable
- Experience of providing problem-based teaching.
- Experience of organising teaching programmes.
- Formal training in educational/clinical supervision.
Training
Essential
- In possession of CCT/awarded CESR at the time of interview or be within 6 months of CCT.
Desirable
- Training at ST/SPR level in communication, teaching or management.
- Experience within UK training establishments.
Experience
Essential
- Recent, relevant clinical experience and competency in General and Upper GI Surgery, Laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures. Competent with the endoscopic management of upper GI haemorrhage.
- Competence in management of acute and elective biliary pathology.
- Experience in complex abdominal wall hernia repair
- Recent experience and personal qualities relevant to working in a busy unit dealing with a high turnover of planned and unscheduled admissions.
- Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and relevant staff in other disciplines.
- Confident with indirect supervision of varying grades of doctors in training.
- Previous experience in organising NHS Services or equivalent.
Desirable
- Well developed subspecialty interest.
- Administrative / Management experience.
- Experience in laparoscopic common bile duct exploration.
Leadership
Essential
- Awareness of the principles of team leadership and effective people management.
- Commitment to the Values of NHS Lanarkshire: Care and Compassion, Dignity and Respect Openness, Honesty and Responsibility, and Quality and Teamwork.
Desirable
- Evidence of role as leader within groups.
Managerial
Essential
- Knowledge of service provision at a local level.
- Awareness of the principles and core practices involved in service management, project management and effective meetings.
Desirable
- Involvement in service re-design.
- Involvement in project delivery.
- Involvement in NHS-related meetings.
Disposition
Essential
- Committed to Quality Patient Care.
- Able to be understanding of and sensitive to the needs of patients.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Responsive to change and innovation, promoting a culture for organisational development.
- A flexible approach to duties, which satisfies the needs of the Service in a changing environment.
- Ability to demonstrate reflective practice with evidence of regular appraisal with clear Personal Development Plan relating to Continuing Professional and Personal Development.
- Good time management and organization skills.
- Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm to service delivery.
Desirable
- Problem solver/diplomat/counsellor.
- A natural leader.
Publications
Essential
- Presentations/Publications relevant to the practice
Audit/Research
Essential
- Experience and interest in Audit and experience of design of audit.
- Evidence of contribution to audit at least at local level.
- Awareness of principles of research with an ability to analyse critically medical literature.
Desirable
- Involved in design and leadership of research projects or programmes.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent.
- Postgraduate exam (or equivalent).
- Current full registration with GMC with a licence to practice
- Inclusion on GMC’s Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT or CESR (CP) at interview.
Desirable
- Higher Degree or other Diploma.
- Further educational certificates, diploma etc.
- Other e.g. ALS Provider.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Broad based knowledge and skills in diagnosis and clinical management within the Specialty and encompassing most sub-disciplines.
Desirable
- Further educational certificates, diplomas, etc.
- Good IT skills.
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