Job summary This is a post joining a team of Consultants responsible for the provision of general (gastrointestinal) specialty services to the Health Board.At present there are 22 gastrointestinal surgeons serving Swansea as part of Swansea Bay University Health Board. The majority of these surgeons have sessions in Morriston, Singleton and Neath/Port Talbot Hospitals, but all major surgery and emergency intake occur on the Morriston site. Swansea provides elective and emergency general surgical services to Swansea and the Neath/Port Talbot area which amounts to a population of around 400,000. Following the COVID pandemic, services and infrastructure across the Health Board are undergoing substantial change, including surgical services. An increase in emphasis on providing elective surgery at Singleton Hospital and emergency care at Morriston Hospital will necessitate cross-site working. The well-established colorectal unit has a National reputation providing local and regional services. Swansea is the sub-regional pancreatic surgical service, which undertakes pancreatic resection for the whole of South Wales and takes referrals of complex pancreatitis patients. Swansea has the only accredited NHS bariatric centre in Wales. Main duties of the job You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. The Trust has the required arrangements in place to ensure that all surgeons have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports surgeons going through the revalidation process. You will be required to participate in the Health Board's risk management process, clinical governance and any other healthcare governance activities within the department, the directorate, delivery unit and the Health Board. Adherence to the Caldicott Principles of information governance is mandatory. You will be expected to participate in sufficient personal and professional development to fulfil Royal College and GMC requirements. You will also be required to undergo a job plan review at least annually and to agree and then meet service outcomes. You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the service and directorate planning process through active participation in the clinical directorate structure. You will participate in the 1 in 14 on call rota at Morriston Hospital, with prospective cover. It may also be necessary to undertake duties at other locations with the Health Board. Travelling as necessary between hospitals/clinic will be required to undertake such duties. Travel expenses will be remunerated according to the Health Board policy and procedures for claiming. About us Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot. We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals. The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales. Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £106,000 to £154,760 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-MSG9988S Job locations Morriston Swansea SA6 6NL Job description Job responsibilities For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GMC registered Licensed to practice Desirable Further relevant degree Experience Essential Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff Experience of high volume emergency general surgery Skills and Abilities Essential Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly Clinical skills in General and Upper GI surgery Understands information systems and technology Person Specification Qualifications Essential GMC registered Licensed to practice Desirable Further relevant degree Experience Essential Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff Experience of high volume emergency general surgery Skills and Abilities Essential Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly Clinical skills in General and Upper GI surgery Understands information systems and technology 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Morriston Swansea SA6 6NL Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)