The closing date is 14th Aug 2026
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Job summary
The post holder will join a team of five Consultant Upper GI Surgeons to support the delivery, development and future direction of Upper GI Surgical Services across Somerset. The successful candidate will be a specialist in General Surgery with expertise in Upper GI conditions, providing a comprehensive service that encompasses both elective and emergency care.
The post holder will play a key role in shaping innovative and sustainable surgical services, maximizing the use of modern facilities including the current surgical and endoscopy infrastructure, as well as contributing to the development of new services within the forthcoming surgical block and critical care expansion.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
The successful candidate will provide an Upper GI Surgery service in addition to providing a general surgery interest. Main duties are conducted at Musgrove Park Hospital with some clinics held at peripheral community hospitals.
The consultant will be expected to work within a multi-disciplinary team including a flexible job plan which can be altered by agreement to meet the needs to the service.
The consultant will need to demonstrate:
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach.
- Ability to mentor staff both medical and nursing.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
The consultant will also assume responsibility for the organization, management, diagnosis and treatment of patients in the hospital, in conjunction with colleagues across the hospital. Provide emergency cover in accordance with the department's on-call rota which would be 1:12 (and outside of the rota in exceptional circumstances) with prospective cover for leave.
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About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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Job description
For further details regarding this job role and person specification please refer to the attached job description.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
Full GMC registration with licence to practice
Inclusion on specialist register (or within 6 months of being included on the register at the time of the interview)
FRCS or equivalent
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Desirable
Clinical Fellowship or sub-specialty training
Certificate of Medical Education
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Experience
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Essential
Expertise in general and emergency upper GI surgery, as well as chose sub-specialty interest
Evidence of training medical and non-medical staff
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Desirable
Experience in post-graduate, particularly multidisciplinary, teaching and training
Exposure to different groups/teaching methods
Research experience (presentation, prizes, honours)
Experience in the development and implementation of guidelines
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Understanding of clinical risk management
Experience of clinical risk management
Competent to work without direct supervision
Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
Ability to mentor both medical and non-medical clinical staff
Ability to work with defined procedures
Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language
Able to address service problems, needs and develop high quality solutions
Ability to prioritise clinical need
Ability to organise oneself and own work
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Desirable
Evidence of participation in audit
Willingness to lead in developing/managing a clinical area
Understanding of NHS clinical governance & resource constraints (management, financial committee work)
Relevant IT skills
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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.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Laura Jones
[email protected]
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Pay scheme
Hospital Medical and Dental
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Band
Consultant
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Salary
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£113565.00 to £150569.00 Yearly
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Contract
Locum
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Duration
12 Month(s)
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Working pattern
Full-Time
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Reference number
184-OL-MED-SURG-5495
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Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
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