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Job Details
Company: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: JPUH, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Contract: Fixed term (12 months)
Working Pattern: Full-time
Application Deadline: 20 January 2026
Reference Number: 177-MDELEC-7684662
Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Language: English
Sponsorship: Certificate of Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
Job Summary
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a new Consultant General, Gastrointestinal and Emergency Surgeon. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing University Hospital that serves a population of approximately 230,000 people in Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and the South Waveney area.
The appointee will contribute to the General Surgery service with a particular focus on Day Surgery and participate in the Emergency Surgery rota. The Trust has recently acquired the Da Vinci X Robot, which will enhance minimal invasive high-quality surgical procedures, offering exciting opportunities for professional development.
Candidates must have CCT or be within six months of completion of training or be on, or eligible for, the Specialist Register. This position offers a comprehensive range of clinical, teaching, training, research and management activities expected of a practising General and Colorectal Surgeon.
About the Trust
The James Paget University Hospital is a high-performing hospital with a history of strong financial performance and achievement of national and local targets. The Trust has a close working relationship between staff and management with a strong culture of team working that contributes to a friendly working environment.
The Hospital has a strong reputation for Education and Training, furthered by the close working relationship with the Norwich Medical School. The hospital contributes approximately a third of secondary care teaching. With the hospital’s new University Hospital status, there is now a growing emphasis on establishing a research culture within the Trust.
The Trust has been selected as one of the sites for a new hospital build by the government, with construction beginning in the next five years. This represents an exciting period of development and modernization for the organization.
Main Duties of the Job
The post offers a full range of clinical, teaching, training, research and management activities expected of a practising General and Colorectal Surgeon. The Trust has a new Day Theatre complex consisting of three new operating Theatres and revamp of six existing Theatres, providing excellent facilities for surgical procedures.
The appointee will contribute to the General Surgery Service with a particular focus on Day Surgery. The post holder will participate in the Emergency Surgery rota and will have the opportunity to develop a special interest. Along with theatre commitments, the post holder will also perform two endoscopy sessions.
The Consultant will take on undergraduate teaching responsibilities for the Norwich Medical School. This could gain an Honorary Senior Lectureship depending upon the extent of teaching responsibilities undertaken. An interest in clinical research will be encouraged, with scope for developing leadership roles including module lead and other University Leadership roles.
Specific Responsibilities
Extended theatre sessions are to be undertaken for elective work, and outpatient clinics will be conducted which would include new general surgical referrals, urgent 2-week wait GI referrals and follow-up patients.
The post holder will provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialities in the Trust. Daily ward rounds and board rounds are to be provided for all in-patients, with workload shared with consultant colleagues.
The Emergency General Surgery service at the James Paget University Hospital has undergone significant changes over the last few years. With more emphasis on ambulatory care and the opening of the surgical assessment unit (SAU), the Trust is planning to have a team more dedicated to this new and growing specialty.
On-Call Rotas
The Trust currently runs a 1:12 weekday on-call rota with a 1:8 weekend rota. In this 12-week cycle, the first week is a ‘Hot week’ where you will be on call from Monday to Friday. All elective activity is cancelled during this week, though other colleagues cover weekday nights from Monday to Thursday while patients remain under the hot team.
The following week is the ‘warm week’ where you manage CEPOD theatre in the morning and carry out elective activity as per job plan in the afternoons. At the end of the warm week, you will have Friday as a day off.
Post holders will provide with other consultants a system of mutual out-of-hours cover for annual, study and professional leave, ensuring comprehensive coverage across the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
- FRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
>Certificate of completion of training or being within 6 months of completion, or being on/eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview
Desirable:
- Appropriate higher degree (i.e MS/MD)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential:
- Wide experience in GI Surgery
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within General Surgery
- Able to plan and develop a modern service in keeping with current trends
- Experience in Endoscopy with JAG accreditation
- Wide experience in Emergency Surgery
Key Skills
Essential:
- Capable of organizing and prioritising work effectively
- Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service
- Willingness to participate in clinical governance
- Leadership qualities
- Energy and enthusiasm and an ability to work under pressure
- Conscientious and highly motivated with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and staff
- Able to form part of a team and recognise the importance of team working
- An interest in developing and reinforcing interdepartmental relations
- Experience in teaching junior medical staff
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable:
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of committee work/project management
- Formal training in teaching skills
- Forward thinking and not afraid of the challenges that change brings
Academic Achievements
Essential:
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
- Knowledge of using evidence base medicine to support decision making
- Experience of conducting and supervising clinical audit/QI projects
Desirable:
- Involvement in research projects and published papers
Other
Essential:
- Ability to be Flexible at work
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives’ dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Good previous attendance record
Desirable:
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website. Please ensure you complete all sections of the application form and provide all required documentation.
International Applicants Checklist:
- Verify your eligibility for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship with the employer
- Gather all required qualification certificates and verification documents
- Prepare evidence of English language proficiency if required
- Obtain criminal record certificates from any countries where you have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years
li>Ensure you have current GMC registration or are eligible to obtain it
For questions about the job, contact Medical Staffing at medicalstaffing@Jpaget.nhs.uk or call 01493 453667. For sponsorship-related inquiries, please specify this in your communication.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas healthcare professionals.
Employer Details
Employer Name: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: JPUH, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA
Website: https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/
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Additional Information
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the post.
The Trust is also an Armed Forces Covenant signatory and actively seeks to employ veterans and reservists. As a member of the NHS, the Trust offers excellent working conditions, generous pension schemes, and opportunities for professional development.
Successful candidates will join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to providing high-quality care to the local community. The Trust values diversity and inclusion in its workforce and is committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive professionally and personally.