Locum Consultant in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
For questions about this job, contact:
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Dr Andy Cockbain
Clinical Lead, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon
andy.cockbain@nhs.net
Locum Consultant in the department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Locum Consultant in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery. This post will be available from August 2026 for a period of 12 months.
The post\-holder will provide a comprehensive oesophagogastric, bariatric and general surgery practice. There will be opportunities to contribute to diagnostic and interventional endoscopy, and for the appropriate candidate, to contribute to the oesophagogastric cancer service.
The post will be based at St James’s University Hospital.
The successful applicant should hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants should have established skills in general surgery, diagnostic endoscopy, complex hiatal surgery and bariatric surgery. Competence in oesophagogastric cancer surgery is desirable, and additional support will be available to the appropriate candidate as required. Excellent communication and team working skills, and a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr Andy Cockbain Clinical Lead, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon
andy.cockbain@nhs.net
Job Summary
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This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Surgeon with a specialist interest in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery. The post is based at St James’s University Hospital.
The successful candidate will join an established Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery team comprising six consultants, including four full\-time and two part\-time surgeons, delivering a comprehensive range of benign and malignant Upper Gastrointestinal services.
The Leeds Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Unit is one of the largest in the UK, performing approximately 80100 oesophagogastric resections annually. The unit offers a broad spectrum of surgical approaches, including open, minimally invasive, and robotic techniques.
The service also provides a comprehensive Tier 4 bariatric surgery programme, alongside a full range of primary and revisional hiatal surgery procedures.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust operates a dedicated Emergency General Surgery (EGS) service, with substantive Consultant EGS Surgeons delivering emergency surgical care seven days a week between 08:00 and 18:00\. The appointee will participate in a 1:10 on\-call rota alongside other Upper Gastrointestinal and Pancreaticobiliary Surgeons, providing sub\-specialist support to the EGS service during normal working hours and general surgical cover outside these hours.
Why you should join our Team
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The Leeds Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Unit is a dynamic and supportive team comprising six Consultant Surgeons, supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team of resident doctors, senior fellow, advanced nurse practitioners, dietitians and clinical nurse specialists
The Unit provides a tertiary referral service for oesophagogastric cancer, bariatric surgery, and complex benign hiatal conditions, offering the successful candidate broad exposure to the full spectrum of upper gastrointestinal disease.
We maintain a strong commitment to education and research, with an emphasis on supporting colleagues in the development of their own clinical and academic interests.
Based in the vibrant city of Leeds, the Unit benefits from excellent local amenities while being surrounded by the outstanding natural beauty of the Yorkshire countryside.
What you will bring to the role
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- Support the delivery of high\-quality adult Oesophago\-Gastric and General Surgery services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, while contributing to the achievement and sustainability of key national waiting time standards.
- Contribute to the continued development of Leeds as a leading training centre for Oesophago\-Gastric and General Surgery.
- Enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of Oesophago\-Gastric and General Surgical services.
- Support the ongoing development of Leeds as a recognised centre of excellence in Oesophago\-Gastric and General Surgery.
- Provide specialist clinical expertise and professional support to multidisciplinary teams within referring centres.
- Maintain and further develop clinical research activity within Oesophago\-Gastric and General Surgery.
- Contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of both Undergraduate and Postgraduate education and training in Oesophago\-Gastric and General Surgery.
- Please refer to the attached job description for further details regarding this vacancy.
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Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient\-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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