Locum Consultant Paediatric General Surgeon
| Posting date: | 29 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: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | C9216-26-0144 |
Summary
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise________________________________________Clinical Experience & Skills Demonstrable experience in paediatric general surgery at consultant level Ability to independently manage common and intermediate paediatric surgical conditions Experience of emergency paediatric surgery Experience of neonatal surgical care appropriate to a high-level paediatric surgical unit Commitment to high standards of patient safety and family-centred care________________________________________Professional Competence Evidence of sound clinical judgement and decision-making Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams Commitment to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement Understanding of networked models of paediatric surgical care________________________________________Teaching & Communication Experience of teaching and supervising trainees and students Excellent communication skills with children, families, and colleagues Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries________________________________________Personal Attributes Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and leadership Flexible, resilient, and adaptable to service development Commitment to equality, diversity, and reducing health inequalities Willingness to contribute to service growth and innovation________________________________________Desirable CriteriaAdditional Clinical Expertise Subspecialty interests such as:o Neonatal surgeryo Paediatric gastrointestinal surgeryo Paediatric urology Experience supporting or developing paediatric surgical services in a DGH or networked model________________________________________Research & Education Evidence of research, publications, or presentations Formal educational or leadership qualifications________________________________________Equality & ValuesUHP is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applicants must demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trust values and a commitment to providing equitable care for all children and families.Managerial and Leadership Previous or current clinical leadership roles Experience developing new services or care pathways Involvement in regional or national paediatric surgical groups