Locum Speciality Doctor in General Surgery
The closing date is 15 March 2026
Job summary
Locum Specialty Doctor in General Surgery
Day-to-day management of general surgical patients under general surgery
Care of out-patients, including the conducting of clinics under the supervision of a Consultant General Surgeon.
To undertake theatre lists on general surgical patients under the supervision of a Consultant Surgeon.
The post-holders are expected to participate in the management of the department, especially in ensuring that appropriate deputising arrangement(s) are made, when necessary, and supervising the day-to-day clinical work of the junior staff in the department.
The post-holders are encouraged to pursue research projects which will lead to publication of scientific papers.
The post-holders are expected to be committed to maintaining a high standard of note-keeping and communication with General Practitioners. He/she will be involved in preparing information for entry to the hospital's Clinical Information System and in preparing Discharge Summaries of patients under the care of the consultant for whom he/she is working at the time.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade which may be allocated from time to time.
Main duties of the job
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management and care given of patients
Day to day management of surgical patients under Consultant General Surgeon's care
To undertake theatre lists on surgical patients under the supervision of a Consultant General Surgeon
To be part of the 1 in 10 week on-call rota
Assisting with teaching and training of junior staff and medical students
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME)
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Details
Date posted
02 March 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-MS-3685C
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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