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Main area
Upper GI
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Associate Specialist
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 45 hours per week (Normal working days)
Job ref
218-T1-SLD-7684273
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
UHCW NHS Trust
Town
Coventry
Salary
£100,870 - £111,441 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/01/2026 23:59

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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust logo

Specialist Doctor in Upper GI Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Associate Specialist

Job overview

The Department of Surgery at UHCW NHS Trust has grown over the last few years, promoting sub-specialisation, in keeping with Department of Health and Royal Colleges guidelines. As a result, the traditionally aligned sub-specialities of Upper GI / Hepatobiliary-pancreato-biliary (HPB) have now separated into Oesophago-gastric and HPB, each has developed a specialty team distinct to its requirements.

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Upper GI team as a Specialist Doctor.  The post holder will occupy a key organisational role in the Upper GI team, which also comprises 5 middle grades, 2 CT grades, 3 FY1s and 3 ACP/SCPs. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to support with the provision of inpatient and outpatient care for patients under the care of the Upper GI team, including supporting independent theatre lists and clinic activity.

The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the teaching of medical students aswell and resident medical and non-medical staff.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Attend MDT meetings and co-ordinate care and list planning for oesophageal and gastric cancer patients
  • Perform audit of overall activity of the unit and supervise collection and presentation of mandatory morbidity and mortality data
  • The post holder will be accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices and independently operate (STU) to support the ‘Hot Gall bladder’ service and help reduce waiting lists for routine day-case surgery, such as inguinal hernia.
  • Post holder will be able to do Consultant General Surgery on-call as required to support the needs of the department, which would be subject to remuneration if outside working hours.

Person specification

Qualification/ Training

Essential criteria
  • Meets all Essential
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all Desirable

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Meets all Essential
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all Desirable

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Meets all Essential
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all Desirable

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Meets all Essential
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all Desirable

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Pathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodPregnancy Loss PledgeHeart Charter

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note: An application cap has been applied to this position. UHCW reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amy Watts
Job title
Associate Group Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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