Consultant Upper GI Surgeon: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Job summary

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) provides tertiary services for over 1 million people in Warwickshire and the surrounding region. UHCW is one of the most modern NHS facilities in the UK, being entirely rebuilt over 10 years ago. Partnership with Warwick University ensured state-of-the-art research and educational facilities were incorporated into the design.

UHCW is one of the UK’s busiest major trauma centres (TARN data), and all acute trauma specialties are available within the one institution.

The Upper GI unit is the tertiary service for Warwickshire and provides services for all aspects of Upper GI surgery, including benign hiatal surgery, Upper GI cancer resection and bariatric surgery. Robotic surgery is now undertaken for cancer resections; bariatric and benign Upper GI procedures and the successful applicant would need to demonstrate proficiency and experience in robotic surgery.

An excellent MDT supports the Upper GI cancer service. The department of Gastroenterology undertakes EUS, RFA and EMR. The department of Oncology and Radiotherapy have facilities both at UHCW and at satellite units (e.g. George Elliot Hospital). There is a well-established multi-disciplinary tier 3 & tier 4 weight management service working as part of the bariatric MDT.

Main duties of the job

Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Attention and aspiration to lifelong learning will be supported by the Specialty Group and the Trust to demonstrate safe, effective, knowledge based clinical capabilities.

The postholder will have a reflective approach to their own practice and will agree to a program of continuing professional development which meets his/her and service provision requirements.

Completion of a revalidation ready annual appraisal and undertaking multisource feedback at least once every five years to meet the requirements for revalidation.

Management and Administrative

Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of clinical areas.

Contribute to the effective leadership and management of the team encouraging constructive feedback and challenge from all involved.

Produce and support solution-focused decisions based on fact and not anecdote through recognising the value of involving different professional contributions, applying your knowledge appropriately.

Demonstrate financial awareness and understand the impact of you and your team’s decisions.

Delegate tasks effectively and appropriately with realistic expectations of others.

Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Meets all Essential

Desirable

  • Meets all Desirable

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

  • oEvidence of higher training in general surgery, and the sub-speciality of Upper GI surgery, equivalent to CCT oEvidence of ability to manage all general surgical emergency admissions oAble to perform routine benign laparoscopic Upper GI surgery independently. oAble to perform Upper GI cancer surgery, bariatric surgery, and complex benign Upper GI surgery with minimal support. oAble to perform Upper GI endoscopy independently (JAG accredited) oAble to manage complications from Upper GI surgery. oProficiency in laparoscopic and robotic Upper GI surgery

Desirable

  • oATLS (provider or trainer) oExpertise in laparoscopic UGI resectional surgery oIndependent in performing robotic upper GI surgery.

Management & Administrative

Essential

  • oUnderstanding of the concepts of management oAbility to lead, communicate, liaise, and negotiate with others. oAbility to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service. oAbility to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines. oAbility to organise and manage outpatient priorities, waiting times/lists. oCompetent in basic information technology

Desirable

  • oFurther skills in information technology oExperience of service development oEvidence of innovation

Teaching & Training

Essential

  • oAbility to design and deliver effective presentations/teaching. oCommitment to continuing medical education. oAbility to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students. oExperience as faculty on surgical training course

Desirable

  • Teaching the Trainer course Evidence of formal PGME training

Research, Audit & Clinical Governance

Essential

  • oParticipation in medical audit. Evidence of undertaking a recent complete audit cycle. oUp to date with clinical best practice/ Clinical Governance process oService improvement experience. oNational and international conference presentations relating to Upper GI Surgery oResearch projects relating to Upper GI Surgery oPublished research in peer-reviewed journals.

Desirable

  • Evidence of publication within the last 5 years Participation in clinical trials Research proposal experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 27 October 2026

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