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Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in General Surgery (Benign Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery) at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, to start as soon as possible for a period of three months.
The Digestive Diseases Directorate of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in General Surgery with a sub-specialty interest in emergency general surgery and benign upper GI surgery. The successful candidate will have a broad experience of emergency general surgery (including trauma) and upper gastrointestinal surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will undertake duties as required by the demands of the Colorectal Unit service, and these duties will include clinical work, elective surgery within the colorectal firm, advanced pelvic malignancy surgery, ward work, outpatient clinics and other duties as required by consultants.
You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in General Surgery (Benign Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery) or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those wishing to work flexibly for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Questions
- Standards
- Professionalism
- Clinical Skills
- Specialty Specific Skills related to the post
- Commitment to Clinical Governace/improving quality of patient care
- Communication Skills
- Personal Skills
- Understanding of the NHS
- Commitment to ongoing Professional Development
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This advert is for Locum Consultant in General Surgery (Benign UGI) with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, East of England, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor General Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 3 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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