Job summary
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 18 March 2026
This is a benign HPB consultant post with opportunities to work collaboratively with the four resectional surgeons to expand operating and clinical skills.
Clinical duties include:
Outpatient Clinics
This post will have a weekly outpatient session.
Theatre Sessions
The new consultant will have regular day case theatre commitments at UHCW NHS Trust and St Cross Hospital, Rugby, and will be expected to work flexibly within the HPB team and the general surgical department, backfilling main theatre lists. This is equitable across the HPB consultant team as all colleagues work flexibly and backfill lists where required. Support and mentoring will be provided by the current substantive HPB consultants.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to take part in the 1:4 HPB on-call rota and the 1:14 on-call rota for general surgery. There is a 24-hour on-call period, with post-take cover the following day. Consultants must be within 30 minutes of UHCW during these periods. The on call is supported by two SpR grades, two junior clinical fellows and three Foundation Doctors. Elective commitments are stood down for the day of on-call and the following day to allow for post-take activities.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Outpatient Clinics
This post will have a weekly outpatient session.
Theatre Sessions
The new consultant will have regular day case theatre commitments at UHCW NHS Trust and St Cross Hospital, Rugby, and will be expected to work flexibly within the HPB team and the general surgical department, backfilling main theatre lists. This is equitable across the HPB consultant team as all colleagues work flexibly and backfill lists where required. Support and mentoring will be provided by the current substantive HPB consultants.
Continual Professional Development (CPD)
Attention and aspiration to lifelong learning will be supported by the Specialty Group and the Trust to demonstrate safe, effective, knowledge based clinical capabilities.The postholder will have a reflective approach to their own practice and will agree to a program of continuing professional development which meets his/her and service provision requirements.
Completion of a revalidation ready annual appraisal and undertaking multisource feedback at least once every five years to meet the requirements for revalidation.
Management and Administrative
Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of clinical areas.
Contribute to the effective leadership and management of the team encouraging constructive feedback and challenge from all involved.
Produce and support solution-focused decisions based on fact and not anecdote through recognising the value of involving different professional contributions, applying your knowledge appropriately.
Demonstrate financial awareness and understand the impact of you and your teams decisions.
Delegate tasks effectively and appropriately with realistic expectations of others.
Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Outpatient Clinics
This post will have a weekly outpatient session.
Theatre Sessions
The new consultant will have regular day case theatre commitments at UHCW NHS Trust and St Cross Hospital, Rugby, and will be expected to work flexibly within the HPB team and the general surgical department, backfilling main theatre lists. This is equitable across the HPB consultant team as all colleagues work flexibly and backfill lists where required. Support and mentoring will be provided by the current substantive HPB consultants.
Continual Professional Development (CPD)
Attention and aspiration to lifelong learning will be supported by the Specialty Group and the Trust to demonstrate safe, effective, knowledge based clinical capabilities.The postholder will have a reflective approach to their own practice and will agree to a program of continuing professional development which meets his/her and service provision requirements.
Completion of a revalidation ready annual appraisal and undertaking multisource feedback at least once every five years to meet the requirements for revalidation.
Management and Administrative
Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of clinical areas.
Contribute to the effective leadership and management of the team encouraging constructive feedback and challenge from all involved.
Produce and support solution-focused decisions based on fact and not anecdote through recognising the value of involving different professional contributions, applying your knowledge appropriately.
Demonstrate financial awareness and understand the impact of you and your teams decisions.
Delegate tasks effectively and appropriately with realistic expectations of others.
Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Management & Administrative
Essential
Desirable
Teaching & Training
Essential
Desirable
Research, Audit & Clinical Governance
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Management & Administrative
Essential
Desirable
Teaching & Training
Essential
Desirable
Research, Audit & Clinical Governance
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV22DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
