Consultant Upper GI Surgeon (Consultant General Surgeon)
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive Consultant General Surgeon with an interest in benign upper GI surgery based at University Hospital Monklands. The successful candidate will work closely with the present staff to accommodate general surgical service needs.
Monklands is a busy district general hospital with a friendly and dynamic consultant body. The unit is fully staffed with a two tier middle grade rota running 24 hours a day.
The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis (including up to 2 non-DCC) but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. If full‑time, up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake additional clinical activity. 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 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.
Interview date: 5th December 2025
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.
Our legal obligation is to ensure we employ workers who have the relevant permission to work in the UK. We check the entitlement to work in the UK for 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 points‑based system.
For any application queries, please email medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
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