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Job SummaryJob SummaryWe are inviting applications for a full time consultant for six months. The role will enable the candidate to get acquainted with the inner workings of the department and to provide an opportunity to apply for and potentially obtain the substantive consultant post planned for recruitment later in 2026.Main duties of the jobThe Post-holder Will:Work with colleagues to provide a Consultant-led service with the highest standard of careWork with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelinesDevelop and maintain good working practices with wards, out-patients and the EDCollaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary careOffer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary workforceEnsure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibilityEnsure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintainedProvide a role model of professional leadership, underpinning the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour is demonstratedEnsure that junior doctors training conforms to college requirementsParticipate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trust''s agreed policyBecome part of the ICENI teaching faculty in delivering or facilitating courses/programmesAbout UsWe are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients'' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services. We focus on Time Matters to everyone and are investing in digital transformation with Epic to bring an advanced EPR system to ESNEFT.If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8ADetailsDate posted 27 January 2026Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staffGrade ConsultantSalary 109,725 to 145,478 a year per annumContract Fixed termDuration 6 monthsWorking pattern Full-timeReference number 432-MI2783Job locations Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich IP4 5PDJob DescriptionJob ResponsibilitiesProvide on-call cover for general surgery. There is currently a 1 in 12 on-call rota for General Surgery at Ipswich Hospital with a 4/3 split (Mon-Thurs and Fri-Sun on-calls). The on-call general surgeon is expected to manage appendicitis in children over age 5; other childhood surgical conditions are managed by the Ipswich paediatrics team with paediatric surgeons in Norwich. Vascular surgery emergencies are handled by the on-call vascular team in Colchester.Support provision of surgical services to maintain compliance with RTT timeframeProvide leadership in developing the hot gallbladder serviceProvide upper GI specialist general surgery services (laparoscopic cholecystectomy, common bile duct exploration and laparoscopic fundoplication, among others). You will have the opportunity to be mentored and trained in fields of interestIssuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for referral to outpatients or admission to hospitalThe candidate is expected to be based at Ipswich Hospital. There are no outreach clinics planned to outlying hospitalsProvide supervision to trainee doctors in an Educational and/or Clinical supervisor role (the necessary training will be provided for applicants who have not undertaken these roles previously)Person SpecificationEssentialFull registration with the General Medical CouncilFRCS or equivalentCompetent in Upper GI endoscopyExperience in acute general surgeryTraining in laparoscopic surgeryAt least 5 years at HST level (or equivalent)Ability to lead and work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamAbility to organise and prioritise work effectively and be involved in the organisation of the departmentMust be able to travel to meet requirements of postExperience of postgraduate and undergraduate teachingDesirableMD/MS/PhD or equivalentEntry onto the Specialist Register or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT/CESR date at interviewTraining in advanced laparoscopic surgeryEvidence of work submitted for Peer reviewFormal training in managementEvidence of leadership in quality improvement and bringing about service changeFormal training in teachingFormal training in Educational/ clinical supervisor roles (training provided if not previously undertaken)JAG accreditation for upper GI endoscopyOther informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check will be required.Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration for details. UK criminal records checks guidance applies for overseas applicants.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.Employer detailsEmployer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddress Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PDEmployer''s website #J-18808-Ljbffr