NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across a breadth of clinical and non‑clinical professions. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and an extended population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00 with on‑call rota.
Specialist Interest in Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Surgery – Full‑Time Substantive Post
We are seeking an experienced Consultant General Surgeon with a specialist interest in Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Surgery to join a well‑established and progressive surgical service delivering high‑quality care across multiple hospital sites.
Required Qualifications
A proven track record in UGI surgery is essential. Additional expertise in interventional or advanced endoscopy is highly desirable, particularly for candidates who can demonstrate experience in service development and innovation.
Main Duties of the Job
* Participate in the General Surgery Consultant on‑call rota (non‑resident).
* Provide elective and emergency general surgical services with a specialist focus on Upper GI surgery.
* Deliver elective operating lists, endoscopy sessions, and outpatient clinics in line with the agreed job plan.
* Provide specialist services across Royal Alexandra Hospital, Inverclyde Royal Hospital and the Vale of Leven Hospital.
* Perform core UGI procedures including:
o Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
o Hernia repair
o Anti‑reflux surgery
* Contribute to the Upper GI and OG cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT), including pre‑operative planning, operative management and post‑operative care.
* Support service development, audit, quality improvement, education and training within the directorate.
Indicative Weekly Job Plan – Elective Week
* Theatre Sessions:
o 1 all‑day operating list per week
o 1 half‑day operating list per week
* Endoscopy:
o 1 half‑day endoscopy list per week
o 1 half‑day ERCP list per week
* Outpatients:
o 1 half‑day clinic per week
* Supporting Professional Activities (SPA):
o 1 session per week
* Admin:
o 1 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week
* Direct Clinical Care:
o 2 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week
* Total:
o 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week
o Including on‑call commitment (availability supplement currently 5%, will depend on rota)
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