Job summary
We are delighted to offer these exciting Consultant opportunities within our dynamic General Surgery team, with a subspecialist focus on Emergency General Surgery. You will play a central role in strengthening our emergency biliary service, caring for patients presenting with acute cholecystitis, gallstone pancreatitis, and other acute biliary conditions. Working closely with our experienced Upper GI consultants, you will help deliver high-quality emergency surgical care, including in-patient emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
This is a superb opportunity to make a real impact on patient outcomes, help shape a developing service, and join a supportive, forward-thinking surgical department committed to innovation and excellent clinical care.
The job plan includes flexible sessions, offering:
- Prospective cover for the Acute Surgical Unit when colleagues are on leave
- The opportunity to undertake elective activity tailored to your clinical interests
Elective sessions may include:
- Endoscopy
- Out-patient clinics
- Elective operating lists
We are committed to supporting consultants in developing their specialist interests within a well-resourced and collaborative environment
Main duties of the job
This Consultant post offers a balanced mix of emergency, elective, and professional development activity. The timetable below outlines a typical working week and reflects the focus on Emergency General Surgery, acute biliary work, and collaborative consultant-led care.
Monday
- AM: SAU / Theatres
- PM: Acute Surgical Consultant CoverThis session supports the smooth running of our Acute Surgical Unit, ensuring timely senior decision-making and continuity for emergency patients.Total: 2.5 PAs
Tuesday
- AM: SAU
- PM: Emergency Theatre Support, ESAC Clinic and TheatresYou will contribute to urgent surgical pathways, including support for emergency biliary cases and same-day emergency clinics.Total: 2.25 PAs (1.25 DCC + 1.00 DCC)
Wednesday
- AM: SPA
- PM: Outpatient ClinicSPA time supports your ongoing professional development, audit, QI and appraisal, with an afternoon clinic aligned to your subspecialist interest in Emergency General Surgery or Upper GI.Total: 2.75 PAs (1.5 SPA + 1.25 DCC)
Thursday
- AM: Flexible Session (RUH)
- PM: Flexible SessionThese flexible sessions allow you to develop specialist interests, undertake elective work, or provide prospective cover for consultant colleagues.Total: 2.5 PAs (1.25 + 1.25)
Friday
- AM/PM: Day OffSupporting a sustainable job plan and good work-life balance.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Flexible sessions within the job plan allow prospective cover for the Acute Surgical Unit, as well as opportunities to undertake elective activity aligned to your interests. This may includeendoscopy, outpatient clinics, and elective operating lists.
You will participate in the 1:12 oncall rota, based at the Royal United Hospitals Bath.
The post is based at the RUH, and you will be expected to:
- Take part in audit, quality improvement and directorate meetings
- Undertake required administrative duties
- Maintain professional development through meetings, courses and annual appraisal
- Participate in teaching and research, including opportunities through our Bristol Medical School academy and national portfolio studies supported by dedicated research nurses
You will also be expected to provide prospective cover for consultant colleagues during periods of leave (minimum six weeks notice required).
The post holder will work collaboratively with managers and consultant colleagues to support the efficient running and ongoing development of the service. This includes contributing to:
- Resource planning and business case development
- Service improvement initiatives
- Administrative responsibilities related to patient care and clinical areas
Job description
Job responsibilities
Flexible sessions within the job plan allow prospective cover for the Acute Surgical Unit, as well as opportunities to undertake elective activity aligned to your interests. This may includeendoscopy, outpatient clinics, and elective operating lists.
You will participate in the 1:12 oncall rota, based at the Royal United Hospitals Bath.
The post is based at the RUH, and you will be expected to:
- Take part in audit, quality improvement and directorate meetings
- Undertake required administrative duties
- Maintain professional development through meetings, courses and annual appraisal
- Participate in teaching and research, including opportunities through our Bristol Medical School academy and national portfolio studies supported by dedicated research nurses
You will also be expected to provide prospective cover for consultant colleagues during periods of leave (minimum six weeks notice required).
The post holder will work collaboratively with managers and consultant colleagues to support the efficient running and ongoing development of the service. This includes contributing to:
- Resource planning and business case development
- Service improvement initiatives
- Administrative responsibilities related to patient care and clinical areas
Person Specification
MB BS or equivalent
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CST in relevant speciality.1
Desirable
- Post-CCT fellowship in a specialised subject
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems within the speciality of general surgery.
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
Person Specification
MB BS or equivalent
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CST in relevant speciality.1
Desirable
- Post-CCT fellowship in a specialised subject
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems within the speciality of general surgery.
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
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).
