Consultant in Upper GI Surgery
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Truro, TR1 3LJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 November 2026
40 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Upper GI Surgeon to join our surgical team in Cornwall. We are ...
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.
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Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
RCHT employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 658 beds.
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine an exciting consultant surgical career with an exceptional quality of life.
Cornwall offers a unique lifestyle, with stunning beaches, beautiful countryside and a relaxed coastal environment, while still providing excellent opportunities for professional development. Whether you enjoy surfing, sailing, walking, cycling, or simply making the most of the outdoors, Cornwall offers something very special.
You will be joining a friendly and supportive surgical community with the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the development of specialist surgical services in the region.
If you are an ambitious Upper GI surgeon with an interest in bariatric and robotic surgery and would like to develop your career while enjoying everything Cornwall has to offer, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact the surgical team.
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
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
25 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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