Consultant in Upper GI Surgery: Sponsorship Available

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Upper GI Surgeon to join our surgical team in Cornwall.

We are seeking a surgeon with a strong interest and experience in Upper GI surgery, ideally with a specialist interest in bariatric surgery and experience in robotic-assisted surgery. The successful candidate will join a supportive multidisciplinary team and contribute to the continued development of high-quality, patient-centred surgical services across Cornwall.

About you

We are looking for a Consultant who is:

  • Fully trained in Upper GI surgery and eligible for appointment at Consultant level.
  • Experienced in complex Upper GI surgery.
  • Ideally experienced in, or with a strong interest in, bariatric surgery.
  • Experienced in robotic surgery, or with demonstrable commitment to developing their robotic skills.
  • A strong team player with excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Committed to clinical excellence, teaching, research and continuous service improvement.

Main duties of the job

The role

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

  • Deliver a high-quality elective and emergency Upper GI surgical service.
  • Develop and expand their specialist interest in bariatric surgery.
  • Undertake and develop robotic-assisted surgical procedures as part of our evolving minimally invasive surgery programme.
  • Work closely with gastroenterology, oncology, radiology, anaesthetics, dietetics and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Contribute to service development, clinical governance, teaching and training.
  • Support the continued development of specialist Upper GI and bariatric pathways across Cornwall.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring robotic surgical expertise and enthusiasm for developing innovative, minimally invasive approaches to patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
  • GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining this
  • FRCS (Gen Surg) or qualification of equivalent level

Desirable

  • Fellowship in Upper GI +/- Bariatric Surgery
  • Additional Research, teaching or management qualifications
  • Experience in complex abdominal wall reconstruction

Academic/Research Skills

Essential

  • Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT)
  • Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

Desirable

  • Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
  • Evidence of participation in risk management
  • Evidence of completed audit cycles or change management project

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations
  • Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help
  • Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand

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: 29 November 2026

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