Job summary We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Consultant Upper GI Surgeon to join our friendly Surgical Unit at Dorset County Hospital. This is a newly created post, joining 2 other UGI surgeons. The successful candidate will join a 1 in 9 on call rota for general surgery. There will be a requirement to support the acute Upper GI bleed rota and help triage UGI fast track and routine UGI diagnostic pathways. The appointee will join the surgical team providing specialist Upper GI and general surgical services to the population of West Dorset and the adjoining areas. It is expected that the candidate would be on the specialist register with experience of emergency general surgery, laparoscopic Upper GI surgery and be JAG accredited in gastroscopy. Proposed interview date: 19th May 2025 Main duties of the job The post-holder will be expected to provide high quality care for patients with Upper GI conditions including cholecystitis and pancreatitis, as well as meeting the increasing demand for routine general surgical procedures. The surgical department currently offers a "hot gallbladder" service and the successful candidate would actively take part in supporting and developing this service. The Upper GI firm has an excellent track record in elective and emergency laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, with low conversion /complication rates. We are aiming to increase the numbers of Lap Choles performed as day case procedures in line with GIRFT. Experience in specialist Upper GI-laparoscopic surgery e.g. anti-reflux procedures is desirable but not essential. The post holder would be expected to carry out assessment and management of a range of upper GI conditions, including the triage of Upper GI cancer referrals and supporting Faster Diagnostic Standard, which we aim to be fully compliant with by March 2024. The post-holder would be a core member of a well-established and functioning network Upper GI MDT (DCH,UHD and UHS) which includes specialist cancer nurses and is expected to manage patients presenting locally, arranging staging investigations and being able to provide palliative and diagnostic surgical procedures. Radical cancer resections are performed at the tertiary cancer centres, (UHD or UHS) About us The Trust is the main provider of acute hospital care to the residents of West Dorset, North Dorset, Weymouth and Portland, a population of approximately 380,000. It also provides specialist services to the whole of Dorset and beyond including renal services in Bournemouth and Poole, and South Somerset. It serves an area with a higher than average elderly population and lower than average proportion of school aged children. There is a wide range of populations ranging from affluent to some pockets of high deprivation. Dorset continues to experience an increasing total population. Dorset County Hospital has been selected for investment as part of the Government's New Hospitals Programme. A multi-storey carpark has recently been completed allowing space to start work on development of a new and expanded A&E department, critical care unit, main entrance and hospital support hub. New key worker housing and an integrated care hub are also being considered. The geographical spread of the community the Trust serves requires it to deliver community based as well as hospital-based services. This is achieved through providing services in GP practices, in patient homes through Acute Hospital at Home, and at community hospitals, in West Dorset, including Weymouth Community Hospital, Bridport Community Hospital, the Yeatman Community Hospital in Sherborne and Blandford Community Hospital. The Trust also works closely with social services to ensure integrated services are provided. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 405-MD2512SG-A Job locations Dorset County Hospital Dorchester DT1 2JY Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached. Please contact us to discuss further Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached. Please contact us to discuss further Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with license to practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESAR or EC Rights Appropriate higher surgical qualification - FRCS (general surgery) with declaration of upper GI or equivalent Experience and Knowledge Essential Minimum three years clinical experience in Upper GI Surgery at Registrar level or equivalent Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department JAG accreditation in gastroscopy Experience of multidisciplinary working Evidence of working independently Current Skills and Abilities & Knowledge including Essential Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the General Surgical and Upper GI elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification Team Working and Service Development Essential Evidence of leadership and service development Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of understanding of clinical governance Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit. Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research. Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision Essential Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post. Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS Teaching and communication Essential Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post. Ability to present effectively to an audience Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with license to practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESAR or EC Rights Appropriate higher surgical qualification - FRCS (general surgery) with declaration of upper GI or equivalent Experience and Knowledge Essential Minimum three years clinical experience in Upper GI Surgery at Registrar level or equivalent Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department JAG accreditation in gastroscopy Experience of multidisciplinary working Evidence of working independently Current Skills and Abilities & Knowledge including Essential Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the General Surgical and Upper GI elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification Team Working and Service Development Essential Evidence of leadership and service development Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of understanding of clinical governance Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit. Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research. Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision Essential Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post. Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS Teaching and communication Essential Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post. Ability to present effectively to an audience 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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Dorset County Hospital Dorchester DT1 2JY Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)