Job summary Were proud that our workforce - our greatest asset - strives for excellence every day in providing care and support to thousands of people living across Wakefield and North Kirklees. Mid-Yorkshire celebrates excellence and innovation. We have modern, state-of-the-art facilities and provide first class learning and development opportunities. Mid-Yorks is transforming, grounded in our values to care and improve, respecting our patients, our community and our staff, to deliver the highest standards of care. If you are a dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking clinician with a passion for your profession and an enthusiasm to be part of a Trust striving to be the best, get in touch to see what a career at Mid-Yorkshire could be like for you. Desirable - Applicants should possess, or be within 6 months of receiving a CCT at the time of the advisory appointments committee. The appointment will be on the basis of a Locum Consultant 12 month fixed term contract laid down by the Hospital Medical and Dental Staff Terms and Conditions of Service and will be remunerated as appropriate on the salary scale £105,504 - £139,882 per annum. Main duties of the job The main duties of the post will include: To provide a clinical service of the highest quality to general surgical patients To participate in acute care including sharing leadership and oversight of the Acute Surgical Assessment Unit To work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a cohesive team To drive the services Excellence in Teaching agenda, as a leader and role model to junior members of staff About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9377-SURG2404MED Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities The post will form part of our general surgical team providing excellent surgical care for our patients, with the opportunity to design and develop within your own specialty interest as part of your appointment process. Opportunities for development currently include: Emergency General Surgery Paediatric surgery-common surgical conditions Endoscopy Complex abdominal wall hernia reconstruction Surgical SDEC service development Division of Surgery are keen to consider other interests where these can fit with our overall strategy and objectives. This is your career and we want to work with you in developing your future. This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis for a 12 month fixed period on a Locum contract, although less than full time applications will be considered. Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care on all our sites. The main duties of the post will include: To provide a clinical service of the highest quality to general surgical patients To participate in acute care including sharing leadership and oversight of the Acute Surgical Assessment Unit To work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a cohesive team To drive the services Excellence in Teaching agenda, as a leader and role model to junior members of staff With recruitment to these posts the acute rota will become shared amongst 16 colleagues and attract 4.75Pas. There are plans to further expand our consultant workforce in the future and thereby bringing down the emergency work commitments and increasing the potential for delivering more elective activities. Non-elective weeks pair an Upper GI surgeon and a Colorectal surgeon on call alternating roles between first and second call on a 1:8 non-resident basis. Nights on-call are covered separately on a 1:8 basis. Supporting Professional Activities are actively supported in accordance with the Trust Framework, with 1.5 SPAs included in the core timetable; additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service. The unit works as a team and all consultants will have equitable access to office space and secretarial, admin, medical and non-medical staff support. Job description Job responsibilities The post will form part of our general surgical team providing excellent surgical care for our patients, with the opportunity to design and develop within your own specialty interest as part of your appointment process. Opportunities for development currently include: Emergency General Surgery Paediatric surgery-common surgical conditions Endoscopy Complex abdominal wall hernia reconstruction Surgical SDEC service development Division of Surgery are keen to consider other interests where these can fit with our overall strategy and objectives. This is your career and we want to work with you in developing your future. This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis for a 12 month fixed period on a Locum contract, although less than full time applications will be considered. Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care on all our sites. The main duties of the post will include: To provide a clinical service of the highest quality to general surgical patients To participate in acute care including sharing leadership and oversight of the Acute Surgical Assessment Unit To work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a cohesive team To drive the services Excellence in Teaching agenda, as a leader and role model to junior members of staff With recruitment to these posts the acute rota will become shared amongst 16 colleagues and attract 4.75Pas. There are plans to further expand our consultant workforce in the future and thereby bringing down the emergency work commitments and increasing the potential for delivering more elective activities. Non-elective weeks pair an Upper GI surgeon and a Colorectal surgeon on call alternating roles between first and second call on a 1:8 non-resident basis. Nights on-call are covered separately on a 1:8 basis. Supporting Professional Activities are actively supported in accordance with the Trust Framework, with 1.5 SPAs included in the core timetable; additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service. The unit works as a team and all consultants will have equitable access to office space and secretarial, admin, medical and non-medical staff support. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical Degree from recognised medical school FRCS (General Surgery) or equivalent Desirable Higher Degree/Diploma Medical School Prizes Audit or Case Presentations Teaching qualification/ prize GMC Registration Essential Please state full GMC number Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Desirable Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) Experience Essential Sufficient experience in General Surgery and to achieve CCT or equivalent Wide experience in Emergency General Surgery Computer literate Desirable Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work. Experience in teaching surgical skills and medical students Experience in paediatric surgery Management Skills Essential Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management Desirable Possess good organisational and personal management skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical Degree from recognised medical school FRCS (General Surgery) or equivalent Desirable Higher Degree/Diploma Medical School Prizes Audit or Case Presentations Teaching qualification/ prize GMC Registration Essential Please state full GMC number Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Desirable Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) Experience Essential Sufficient experience in General Surgery and to achieve CCT or equivalent Wide experience in Emergency General Surgery Computer literate Desirable Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work. Experience in teaching surgical skills and medical students Experience in paediatric surgery Management Skills Essential Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management Desirable Possess good organisational and personal management skills 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)