Main area General Surgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed term - 12 months) Hours 10 sessions per week (Full time - 10 PA's) Job ref 418-M-GS-266
Employer Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Luton & Dunstable University Hospital Town Luton Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2025 23:59
Locum Consultant in Paediatric Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
LOCUM CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC GENERAL SURGERY - 1 post (10 PA’s)
Applications are invited for the above full-time NHS locum post, at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with an aim to being a substantive post in the near future.
We are a friendly, dynamic, innovative and future focussed department. We are seeking like-minded individuals that will complement and enhance our existing team.
This is an exciting time to be joining BHFT which was formed in April 2020 with the merger of Bedford Hospital and the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. Our integration strategy is well developed and seeks to provide the best experience for staff and the patients we care for.
Main duties of the job
The Trust is expanding our paediatric general surgery service across Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust working collaboratively with our current Paediatric General Surgeon, Mr Roy Gurprashad.
This is a newly created post to support the expansion of Paediatric Surgery within the Trust as per our strategic direction. At present we have one general paediatric surgeon based at Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Patients at Bedford are transferred/referred to major paediatric hubs including Addenbrookes and GOSH. Therefore, elective activity across both sites is required for this role and will be structured within an agreed job plan with the successful candidate
The successful applicant will join our current team of 9 Upper GI consultants with varying specialist interests including Bariatric, Upper GI, Pancreatobiliary and Paediatric surgery.
This role does not currently include an on-call expectation.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates unable for personal reasons to work full-time are invited to apply.
Applicants must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Council.
Applicants must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
An informal visit to discuss the post and to arrange an informal visit please contact Mr Roy Gurprashad, Paediatric and General Surgery Consultant, or our Clinical Director, Mr Douglas Whitelaw via our secretary, Karen King on 01582 497104, karen.king@ldh.nhs.uk
Alternatively, you can contact David Cox – General Manager - General Surgery and Gastroenterology via email david.cox@ldh.nhs.uk or Tom Smith – Senior Service Manager for General Surgery via Tom.Smith@ldh.nhs.uk
Person specification
Qualifications
* Medical Degree
* MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
* Full GMC registration (GMC licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview), or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Personal Circumstances
* Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
* Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory DBS clearance
Clinical Experience
* Excellent all round experience of DGH work
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Paediatric General Surgery
* Able to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems, both emergency and elective within Paediatric General Surgery
* Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
* Experience in Laparoscopic Paediatric Surgery
* Period of time training in fellowship out of region
* Experience in diagnostics and therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy with JAG accreditation
Clinical Effectiveness
* Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
* Experience of guideline appraisal
* Participation in relevant local audits
* Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
* Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
* Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
* Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Personal Skills
* Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
* Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
* Leadership Skills
Clinical Governance
* Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name David Cox Job title General Manager Email address david.cox@ldh.nhs.uk Telephone number 01582 497104 Additional information
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS FT
Medical Workforce Department
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
Telephone 01582 718222
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