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Job overview
Applications are invited for a full-time substantive Consultant post in Emergency General Surgery, with a specialist interest in acute biliary surgery, within the Division of Surgery at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative and forward-thinking surgical team working across multiple sites, including Weston General Hospital, Bristol Royal Infirmary, and North Bristol Trust. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality emergency and elective surgical care, playing a central role in the continued development and expansion of Emergency General Surgery and acute biliary services across the Trust. The role includes participation in on-call rotas across two sites within a well-supported and evolving cross-site model of care. Candidates should have a strong interest in acute biliary surgery, and should ideally possess, or be keen to develop, advanced skills in the management of acute biliary disease, including index admission (“hot”) cholecystectomy, laparoscopic ultrasound, and laparoscopic bile duct exploration. The Trust offers a supportive environment with an experienced faculty to facilitate the development of these skills where required. This substantive position offers excellent opportunities for professional development, service innovation, and involvement in teaching and research within a large, progressive NHS organisation with strong academic links.
Main duties of the job
We are one of the UK’s leading Upper GI centres with an international reputation for healthcare research. This post is designed to support the delivery of the specialist benign UGI and Emergency General Surgery service. It is expected that the successful appointee will have a particular interest in acute biliary surgery. The post-holder will also have responsibilities to develop and contribute to continuing education, professional development, audit and research within the Division and Trust. Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or equivalent or within 6 months of attaining Specialist Registration at the time of interview. Applications from candidates who, for personal reasons, are unable to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for this post.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description please refer to the attached Job Description document. Informal queries can be made by contacting: Mr. Andrei Tanase (Consultant Surgeon) for Bristol Site, [email protected] Miss. Katrina Butcher (Consultant Surgeon) for Weston Site, [email protected]
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general surgery.
- Two years of higher surgical training in benign Upper GI and EGS
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
- Ability to manage and lead a specialist unit, surgical directorate and working parties as appropriate
- Attendance at a management training course and evidence of learning from it.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
- Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
Desirable
- Additional Postgraduate qualification
- Higher Degree (i.e. MD or PhD)
- JAG accreditation for Upper GI Endoscopy
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty.
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to cancer services
- Ability to perform complex benign laparoscopic surgery
Desirable
- Laparoscopic biliary ultrasound skills
- Laparoscopic Bile Duct Exploration skills
- Broad range of IT skills
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
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This advert is for Consultant in Emergency General Surgery with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor General Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Jul 2026.
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