Consultant in Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary (HPB) Surgery | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £109,725 - £145,478 a year per annum, dependent on experience |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Leicester, LE3 9QP |
| Cwmni: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7617206/358-7617206-CON |
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We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join the HPB Consultant team on a permanent basis at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
Leicester has a large thriving HPB department which covers a catchment area of over 2 million. The unit undertakes over 80 pancreatic surgeries annually and over 120 liver resections. Leicester has a thriving research and teaching record. The unit work closely as a team delivering the best possible care for their patients. The Leicester HPB department also hosts the largest ERCP department in England undertaking over 1000 ERCPs annually. Leicester is also one of only 4 national centers who have been commissioned to undertake TPIAT (Total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation) for patients with chronic pancreatitis.
This posts will principally be based at the Glenfield Hospital, although travel to other sites in Leicester will be required on occasion.
PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE POST
• Responsible for the management of outpatient, day surgery and in-patients
• To lead ward rounds, outpatients and theatre activity
• Perform HPB surgical procedures including cholecystectomy and cancer resection
• Outpatient review of patients and assessment of new referrals to the department.
• To undertake diagnostic testing
• To take part on the one-in-8 consultant on-call rota
• To participate in a management role at an appropriate point
• To contribute to the strategic planning and service development of the HPB department
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Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job responsibilities
• To provide Consultant HPB services at the University Hospitals of Leicester, covering major liver and pancreatic resection and supporting the NET service (including the NET MDT)
• To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care, as prescribed in GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor, at all times; and ensuring that bad practice is reported, as appropriate.
• To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
• To co-operate in ensuring that services deliver national targets and the local agenda and that the contract is achieved within budget.
• The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organization and functioning of their clinical practice. To achieve this, the post holder will liaise closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies in contributing to the objectives of the department, CMG & Trust.
• To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported either to the Head of Service or Clinical Director or the Medical Director in a timely manner.
• To actively participate in audits.
• To participate in yearly appraisal and the job planning process.
• To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Business Unit
• To provide educational supervision
This advert closes on Monday 26 Jan 2026