Locum Consultant General Surgery
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Dartford, DA2 8DA
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
This job involves working as a surgeon in a hospital, doing operations and caring for patients with general surgery problems. You'll work with a team, teach junior doctors and help make decisions about patient care. It's a 12-month fixed-term contract in Dartford. It's suitable for experienced surgeons who enjoy working in a team and teaching.
What you'll need
- You need to be a qualified doctor with a registerable medical qualification and GMC registration.
- You should have experience in emergency and elective general surgery.
- You'll need to be proficient in laparoscopic and general surgery.
- You should be able to work well in a team and be willing to teach junior doctors.
- You'll need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless medically exempt.
How to boost your chances
- Make sure you have up-to-date knowledge of general surgery and laparoscopic techniques.
- Highlight your experience in emergency and elective general surgery in your application.
- Show that you're a team player and willing to teach junior doctors.
- Check the NHS Trust's website for more information about their inclusive culture and diversity policies.
- Prepare to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.
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Job description
We are advertising for a Locum Consultant in General Surgery on a fixed term contract for 12 months. To provide clinical care for patients referred to...
We are looking for an applicant who has experience in Emergency and Elective General Surgery to support the provision and development of service. Work as an emergency general surgeon and to be involved in a sub-specialist area of surgery that will complement the interests of the department- benign upper gi. The successful applicant will work within the multidisciplinary establishment with outpatient General Surgery clinics, an endoscopy list and elective theatre lists across both sites DVH and QMS. This post offers 10 PAs of combined direct clinical and supporting programmed activity.
The appointee would be expected to be proficient in laparoscopic and general surgery. This is a replacement post, and the appointee will contribute to the emergency general surgery service, and weekends on call rota 1:11.
The appointee is expected to undertake teaching duties and to play a full part in the clinical governance of general surgery. The Consultant will have a team consisting of a middle-grade surgeon & shared juniors at the FY1/FY2/FY3/CTs and Clinical Fellow level. Junior doctors across the department provide crosscover for leave and absence. Firm Structure will be split into two firms to support inpatient and emergency care.
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification, MRCS/FRCS Orthopaedic
- GMC registration
Desirable
- Research degree/MBA
Training and experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of colorectal field
- Emergency surgery experience
- Advanced Endoscopic procedures
Desirable
- National Bowel screening accreditation
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Evidence of previous audit
Administration
Essential
- Experience in working in a Surgical Unit
Desirable
- Familiar with the NHS structure and new directives/targets
Management
Essential
- Leadership and Budgetary skills. Good interpersonal relationship
Desirable
- Previous management experience, Courses.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
12 August 2026
Last checked
14 August 2026
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