Consultant in General Surgery - Upper GI&Bariatric
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF1 4DG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9377-000952 |
Summary
About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Consultant Surgeon to join the General and GI Surgery Department at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (MYTT) during a pivotal phase in our organisations development. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment, with excellent opportunities for professional growth and sub-specialist development within an experienced and well-established multidisciplinary team. This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered. Additional Programmed Activities may be available. The successful candidate will receive mentoring for the first 12 months and will be supported in developing robotic surgical skills through structured departmental training opportunities. Main duties The main duties of the post will include:Emergency On-Call Commitment On-call rota: 1:9 resident, alternating between first and second on-call (paired Upper GI and Colorectal surgeons). Non-resident nights: 1:18. Consultants are expected to reside within 30 minutes of the acute site. All elective activity is cancelled during the on-call week. Separate admin time is allocated following acute work. On-call responsibilities include: Supervision and participation in emergency procedures. Post-take ward rounds. Clinical decision-making and oversight of acute admissions. Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable. Essential person specification requirements To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria: Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) Medical Degree from recognised medical school FRCS or equivalent (General Surgery or equivalent) Eligibility to work in the UK Sufficient experience in General SurgeryWide experience in Emergency General Surgery. Wide experience in obesity management and bariatric surgery. Computer literate Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management. For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description. Contact information Miss Rupa Sarkar, Head of Clinical Services for General Surgery and Consultant UGI and Bariatric Surgery or Gill Jones, Patient Service Manager telephone: 01924 542456. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance:We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.