Locum Consultant Surgeon in General Day Case Surgery
Barts Health NHS Trust
London, E11 1NRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 November 2026
18 days leftJob description
Barts Health NHS Trust Whipps Cross Hospital Locum Consultant Surgeon in General Day Case Surgery We're looking for two locum consultant surgeons to j...
The other has a special interest in core general surgery, including hernia repair, gallbladder surgery and lumps and bumps. Your work will help patients get the care they need quickly and go home to recover the same day.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent). Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- On the GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery, or eligible to join it within [6 months] of the interview
- Membership or Fellowship of a Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS or FRCS)
Desirable
- Higher research degree (MD, MS or PhD)
- Teaching or education qualification. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certificate
- Leadership or management training
Experience
Essential
- Has worked independently as a surgeon in general and colorectal surgery, with a clear record of safe outcomes
- Has carried out day case operations, and can show a broad, logbook backed case mix.
- Post 1: has treated anorectal conditions such as haemorrhoids, fissures and fistulae
- Post 2: has carried out hernia repairs, gallbladder surgery and lumps and bumps surgery. Has worked as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Has helped set up or improve a day case pathway. Has taught or supervised junior doctors, trainees or other staff
- Has presented or published work. Has worked in more than one NHS trust or hospital
- Post 1: has worked in a colorectal MDT and had exposure to endoscopy or advanced coloproctology procedures
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands what makes day case surgery safe and efficient, including patient selection and discharge
- Knows national standards for waiting times and cancer pathways
- Understands clinical governance, consent, safeguarding and infection prevention
- Understands the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in patient care and in the workplace
- Knows how GMC guidance applies to practice
Desirable
- Knows about current developments in day case and enhanced recovery surgery
- Understands how NHS services are planned and paid for
- Knows about audit methods and improvement tools
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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