The post-holder will provide Oesophago-Gastric and General surgical services in theatre, outpatient, ward and endoscopy unit settings. The post-holder will have a case mix of cancer, benign specialist and general surgery. There will be a requirement to contribute to thedepartments on-call rota, teaching and education programme and research projects. Surgical working requires good team working. The role of each Consultant is intended to be as an equal senior to other Consultants in the Department and in the Trust. Specifically, the post holder will be competent to perform independently a full range of benign and malignant Oesophago-Gastric surgery including Oesophagectomy Gastrectomy Fundoplication Hiatal hernia repair Bariatric surgery Revisional OG surgery Cardiomyotomy Upper GI Endoscopy (will require evidence of JAG accreditation) Emergency management of perforations of oesophagus Bariatric emergencies The successful candidate will be expected to have an active role in the Oesophago-Gastric and Bariatric MDT and will undertake both cancer and benign outpatient clinics and endoscopy lists. The candidate will undertake acute on call for general surgery and in particular will perform acute biliary surgery. The Trust is committed to transforming our acute surgical pathway by delivering the principles of the Surgical Ambulatory Emergency Care (SAEC) programme. This role will play a pivotal part in delivering consultant-led, rapid, ambulatory diagnosis and treatment in the acute pathway, from triage to on the day diagnostics and surgery, and be part of the development of an exciting new centre enabling this.