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UGI & General Consultant Surgeon
The closing date is 16 March 2026
Consultant Surgeon - Upper GI & General Surgery
UCLH - GI Services Division
The successful candidate will be an experienced and collaborative Upper GI and General Surgeon committed to high-quality patient care and aligned with UCLH values of safety, kindness, teamwork and continuous improvement. They will contribute to specialist UGI cancer care, benign UGI pathways and general surgery activity, supporting the Trust's objectives to improve waiting times and deliver an excellent patient experience.
Knowledge, Training & Qualifications
Applicants must hold full GMC registration and be on (or within six months of entry to) the GMC Specialist Register in General Surgery. Strong understanding of NHS clinical governance, quality standards and safe service delivery is essential. JAG accreditation is required. Additional academic qualifications (MD/PhD) and evidence of research activity are desirable but not essential.
Experience
Candidates must have completed comprehensive training in UGI and General Surgery, demonstrating competence in the management of benign and cancer cases as well as general surgical emergencies. Experience in clinical audit, governance and undergraduate/postgraduate teaching is essential. Prior involvement in a UGI MDT or tertiary cancer setting, and experience showing leadership in teaching or service improvement, are advantageous.
CV required for the application.
Main duties of the job
Clinical & Technical Skills
The postholder must be independently proficient in open and laparoscopic UGI procedures and core general surgical operations, with the ability to manage emergency presentations confidently. Strong operative judgement, decision‑making skills and capability to work within a 1:5/6 tertiary on‑call rota are required. Experience in complex benign UGI surgery and advanced laparoscopic techniques is desirable but not mandatory.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, reliability and commitment to high clinical standards. They will actively participate in governance, audit, education, supervision of junior staff, sustainability responsibilities and service development. A strong commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and safeguarding is essential. Willingness to engage with management, contribute to service improvement and support the research culture of UCLH is expected.
Interview & Assessments are expected to take place on Thursday 9 April.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.
We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
* University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
* National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
* Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
* University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
* Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
* University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
* The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
* University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
* Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
* Understanding of current changes in the management and organisational structures of the NHS. Ability to work within these parameters.
* Knowledge and understanding of principles of resource and budgetary management.
* JAG accreditation
* Proven ability to carry out high quality original research leading to publication in peer reviewed MD/PhD
Experience
* Proven training in UGI and General Surgery
* Experience of and interest in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
* Experience of working within an UGI MDT setting
* Previous formal Teaching experience showing leadership skills
Skills and Abilities
* Proficient in advanced laparoscopic surgery.
* Fully trained in General Surgery and able to manage common general surgical and OG emergencies
* Proficient and independent in all UGI/General surgery procedures, both open and laparoscopic
* Proven ability to teach in clinical settings
* Surgical skills in complex UGI and benign surgery
* Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
Communication
* Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English;
* Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
* Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co‑operatively with others.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum plus London weighting (on‑call Cat A 5%)
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