Consultant General Surgeon Benign Upper GI Sub-specialty Interest
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
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| Salary: | £114,099 to £166,585 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Llanstrisant, CF72 8XR |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Provide professional and managerial supervision of junior medical staff. Follow UpToDate evidence-based practice for patients under their care to deliver safe and robust surgical management: allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff, to ensure that concise agreed management plans are clearly documented in the medical notes of all patients. Undertake ward rounds to identify and assess problems, plan management of care, and be actively available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care: allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff, ensuring that concise agreed management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex conditions. Ensure that an appropriate model of care is adopted which recognises the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team, the holistic needs of the patient and their family. Ensure that the use of medical and nursing resources within the department are utilised to the maximum potential. Assist the multi-disciplinary team in the production of referenced, evidence-based guidelines which are dated, signed and reviewed annually or more frequently in light of new evidence. Work with the rest of the consultant team to provide strong professional leadership within the department and be mentored in the delivery of a high-quality service provided by well-trained staff within clear departmental policies and procedures. Develop and maintain good communication with clinical colleagues across the Health Board regarding the treatment of their patients and the appropriate use of the departments resources.