Job summary This is a 10 PA post for a Consultant General / Emergency Surgeon with aninterest in Lower GI surgery.This is an opportunity to join a busy, dynamic multidisciplinary team to help usimprove the service that we provide to our population.The successful applicant will support the current delivery of General/Emergencysurgical services including Colorectal and join the existing team to providespecialist care to this growing population of patients, as well as raise departmentalprofiles through teaching and education.The General Surgery department is dynamic, enthusiastic and forward looking witha holistic patient centred outlook providing emergency and elective generalsurgery. The department is formed of upper GI, colorectal, breast (including oncoplastic),urology, vascular and acute emergency surgical services.The aim of BHRUT's Surgical Division is to become a world leader in the field ofsurgical management through innovation, evidence based safe and effectivepatient care. Main duties of the job Provide high-quality emergency care as part of the surgical team and provide comprehensive management of patients Provide general surgery acute oncall, 1:12 and be responsible for the ward patients and contribute to CEPODS on the rota. Contribute to look after colorectal & emergency surgery team ward patients Attend weekly multidisciplinary meetings. Supervision and management of junior medical staff. Involvement in research and audit activity. Contribute to weekly teaching at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level Cover for authorised absence of colleagues. Regular participation in the Departmental Quality & Safety meetings Supervision and management of junior medical staff. Involvement in research and audit activity. Contribute to weekly teaching at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level Cover for authorised absence of colleagues. Regular participation in the Departmental Quality & Safety meetings About us We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with. Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer. We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out. We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 162-M7426-A Job locations Surgery Medical Staffing Queens Hospital Romford RM7 0AG Job description Job responsibilities Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure yourapplication accurately reflects where you match them. For further informationregarding the role please read the attached Job Description and PersonSpecification. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Azeez, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708435000 ext. 4440. Job description Job responsibilities Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure yourapplication accurately reflects where you match them. For further informationregarding the role please read the attached Job Description and PersonSpecification. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Azeez, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708435000 ext. 4440. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration, MBChB or FRCS equivalent Expertise in general & UGI surgical procedures including Laparoscopy/laparotomy for the acute abdomen, laparoscopic cholecystectomy Extensive NHS experience in general, emergency and upper GI surgery in assessment, diagnosis and management Desirable Higher degree / fellowship Experience in emergency surgery and ability to deal with LGI emergencies and elective LGI conditions. Experience in managing emergency surgical patients as well as being able to manage elective general & LGI Surgical patients. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration, MBChB or FRCS equivalent Expertise in general & UGI surgical procedures including Laparoscopy/laparotomy for the acute abdomen, laparoscopic cholecystectomy Extensive NHS experience in general, emergency and upper GI surgery in assessment, diagnosis and management Desirable Higher degree / fellowship Experience in emergency surgery and ability to deal with LGI emergencies and elective LGI conditions. Experience in managing emergency surgical patients as well as being able to manage elective general & LGI Surgical patients. 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 Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Surgery Medical Staffing Queens Hospital Romford RM7 0AG Employer's website https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)