Consultant Oesophagogastric Surgeon

Job Summary

The post is to support the service with rising workload within the service line (currently 365 PA's over job plans and likely to grow with increased general surgery and bariatric workload) and succession planning. The post-holder will work within the Service Line alongside the six existing Upper GI (UGI) surgery Surgeons and will have expertise in bariatric surgery, benign UGI surgery, oesophago-gastric cancer surgery and emergency general surgery.

The unit uses an annualised job plan with direct clinical care commitments in theatre, endoscopy and clinics allocated on a rolling basis by mutual agreement. The plan includes a fixed commitment to attend MDT meetings. Other commitments are flexible to fulfil the individual job plan. Access to theatres, clinics and endoscopy to fulfil agreed job plans is guaranteed. The post is advertised for a 10 PA contract;

individuals may negotiate for additional sessions after appointment. A job planning review will take place 6–12 months after appointment to assess whether further SPAs are required. The Trust supports annual appraisal and revalidation, and invites new consultant colleagues to join the mentoring scheme or to continue with agreed arrangements. The UGI unit has clinical sessions every weekday: 5 all-day theatre lists, 3–4 outpatient clinics, 3 endoscopy lists, plus on-call emergency general surgery and oesophago-gastric surgery cover.

These sessions rotate for the new appointee.

The surgeons in Plymouth provide a 1:7 on-call rota to cover OG patients (may occur with general surgery on-call). The post-holder would participate in this rota. Bariatric surgery has been performed in Plymouth since the 1990s; UHP was re-commissioned to provide bariatric surgery in 2010 as one of five providers within the Southwest. UHP currently performs laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and revisional bariatric surgery, with a target of 100 procedures per year.

Three surgeons currently perform bariatric surgery and work with a dedicated Weight Management Programme. The post-holder will consolidate and develop bariatric surgery in Plymouth with the existing team. UHP offers a full range of benign UGI surgery (e.g., laparoscopic cholecystectomy including bile duct exploration, anti-reflux procedures including complex revisional work, hiatal hernia procedures, and surgery for achalasia). General surgery workload (groin and abdominal wall hernias) will also be shared.

Date posted: 20 January 2026
Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade:
Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 216-G1-OES
7694172
Job locations:
Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

The unit uses an annualised job plan with DCC commitments in theatre, endoscopy and clinics allocated on a rolling basis by mutual agreement. The plan includes a fixed commitment to attend MDT meetings. All other commitments are flexible to fulfil individual job plans. Access to theatres, clinics and endoscopy to fulfil agreed job plans is guaranteed. The post is advertised for a 10 PA contract;

additional sessions may be negotiated after appointment. A job planning review will take place 6–12 months after appointment to assess whether further SPAs are required. The Trust maintains annual appraisal and supports revalidation. New consultant colleagues are invited to join the Trust’s mentoring scheme or continue with agreed arrangements. The UGI unit provides weekday sessions: five all-day theatre lists, 3–4 outpatient clinics, three endoscopy lists, plus on-call and oesophago-gastric surgery cover.

These sessions will rotate for the appointee.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the DBS will be required. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years;

adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found in the linked resources. UK registration with current UK professional registration is required.

Employer:

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address:
Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

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