University Hospitals Dorset is seeking to substantively appoint an experienced and dynamic Consultant General Surgeon with a specialist interest in Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery. The post holder will join an established team of consultant surgeons providing high-quality care within a busy, forward-thinking surgical directorate. A proven track record in oesophagogastric cancer surgery is essential, and candidates with additional expertise in interventional endoscopy will be highly desirable, particularly those who can demonstrate a history of developing and expanding endoscopic services.
The successful candidate will join a team of 9 Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) surgeons at University Hospitals Dorset. The post will work across the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH), Poole General Hospital (PGH) and Wimborne Community Hospital sites. Our current major building project and transformation process will see us working as an UGI team of 10 surgeons across our sites.
Main Duties of the job
· Participate in a 1:9 General Surgical Consultant non-resident on-call rota at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site.
· Perform elective operating lists, endoscopy procedures, and outpatient clinics as per the weekly job plan.
· Provide elective surgical and endoscopy services across three hospital sites: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Poole General Hospital, and Wimborne Community Hospital.
· Provide specialist elective and emergency surgical services within the field of Upper GI and Oesophagogastric (OG) cancer surgery.
· Proficiently perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and antireflux surgery.
· Provide specialist elective and emergency surgical services within the field of Upper GI and Oesophagogastric (OG) cancer surgery.
· Contribute to the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) for oesophagogastric cancers, including surgical planning, operative management, and post-operative care.
Indicative Weekly Job Plan:
The below outlines what an “elective” week would look like:
· Theatre Sessions: 1 All day list per week; 1 Half day per week
· Endoscopy List: Half day per week
· Clinic List: Half day per week
· Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 1.5 session per week
· Total Activity: 11 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week. about 3.5 PA 1:9 Emergencies)
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UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during 2025. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
This advert closes on Sunday 16 Nov 2025
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