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Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Understands what makes day case surgery safe and efficient, including patient selection and discharge
- Knowledge
Knows national standards for waiting times and cancer pathways
- Knowledge
Understands clinical governance, consent, safeguarding and infection prevention
- Knowledge
Understands the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in patient care and in the workplace
- Knowledge
Knows how GMC guidance applies to practice
- Experience
Has worked independently as a surgeon in general and colorectal surgery, with a clear record of safe outcomes
- Experience
Has carried out day case operations, and can show a broad, logbook backed case mix.
- Experience
Post 1: has treated anorectal conditions such as haemorrhoids, fissures and fistulae
- Experience
Post 2: has carried out hernia repairs, gallbladder surgery and lumps and bumps surgery. Has worked as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Qualifications
Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent). Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Qualifications
On the GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery, or eligible to join it within [6 months] of the interview
- Qualifications
Membership or Fellowship of a Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS or FRCS)
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knows about current developments in day case and enhanced recovery surgery
- Knowledge
Understands how NHS services are planned and paid for
- Knowledge
Knows about audit methods and improvement tools
- Experience
Has helped set up or improve a day case pathway. Has taught or supervised junior doctors, trainees or other staff
- Experience
Has presented or published work. Has worked in more than one NHS trust or hospital
- Experience
Post 1: has worked in a colorectal MDT and had exposure to endoscopy or advanced coloproctology procedures
- Qualifications
Higher research degree (MD, MS or PhD)
- Qualifications
Teaching or education qualification. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certificate
- Qualifications
Leadership or management training
Job overview
Barts Health NHS Trust
Whipps Cross Hospital
Locum Consultant Surgeon in General Day Case Surgery
We're looking for two locum consultant surgeons to join our general and colorectal surgery team and help us give patients safe, kind and efficient day case surgery. One post has a special interest in coloproctology.
Main duties of the job
The other has a special interest in core general surgery, including hernia repair, gallbladder surgery and lumps and bumps. Your work will help patients get the care they need quickly and go home to recover the same day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You'll work in a friendly, supportive team where our WeCare values guide how we care for patients and treat each other. You'll hold full GMC registration and be on the GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery, or eligible to join it within [6 months] of interview. We welcome applications from surgeons of all backgrounds. Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Surgeon in General Day Case Surgery with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor General Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (6 Months). The application deadline is 08 Nov 2026.
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