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Locum consultant Upper GI SurgeonSomerset NHS Foundation Trust • Taunton, United Kingdom
Locum consultant Upper GI Surgeon

Locum consultant Upper GI Surgeon

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust • Taunton, United Kingdom
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Closing date: 14 August 2026
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.
Main Duties of the Job
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.
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.
Details
Date posted: 27 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Locum
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 184-OL-MED-SURG-5495
Person Specification
Qualifications: 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
Qualifications: Desirable
  • Clinical Fellowship or sub-specialty training
  • Certificate of Medical Education
Experience: Essential
  • Expertise in general and emergency upper GI surgery, as well as chose sub-specialty interest
  • Evidence of training medical and non-medical staff
Experience: 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
Additional Criteria: 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
Additional Criteria: 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

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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Manager: Laura Jones
Email: laura.jones2@somersetFT.nhs.uk
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