LGI Registrar

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Job overview

Registrar in General Surgery (Colorectal Interest Desirable)

12-month Fixed Term Post | ST5+ or Equivalent

Are you a motivated and capable General Surgery registrar looking to develop your skills in a high-performing tertiary centre? UCLH is seeking an ST5-level (or equivalent) surgeon to join our Gastrointestinal Services Division for a 12-month Registrar position. An interest in colorectal surgery is welcomed but not essential. This role offers broad exposure to complex GI and colorectal pathology within a supportive, academically active environment, alongside full participation in service delivery and training.

Why Join UCLH?

Based within the Surgery and Cancer Board, UCLH's Gastrointestinal Services Division is a nationally recognised centre of excellence, bringing together GI Surgery, GI Medicine, and Endoscopy. As a high-volume tertiary referral centre, we manage a wide spectrum of complex colorectal and IBD cases, supported by robust multidisciplinary working, strong clinical governance, and an established research culture. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in advanced colorectal surgery, peri-operative decision-making, and multidisciplinary care, while working alongside leading clinicians in the field.

Main duties of the job

Who Are We Looking For?

We welcome applications from candidates at ST5 level or above, or those with equivalent experience, in General Surgery. You must hold (or be eligible for) full GMC registration at the start of the post.

Essential attributes include:

1. Experience in General Surgery, with or without a defined colorectal subspecialty interest
2. Good operative and peri-operative decision-making skills
3. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
4. Commitment to training, service delivery, and professional development

Desirable attributes:

1. An interest in colorectal surgery
2. Experience in minimally invasive surgery
3. Academic or research interest (not essential)

The post holder will participate in a 1 in 9 on-call rota, contributing fully to the General Surgery service.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full registration with GMC by time of appointment
• FRCS or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Proven ability to carry out high quality original research leading to publication in peer reviewed MD/PhD

Experience

Essential criteria

• General Surgery (Colorectal subspecialty) or equivalent experience.
• Laparoscopic skills

Desirable criteria

• Relevant higher degree in research or teaching
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills.
• Academic interest in IBD, with a track record of audit, research, or publication desirable.

Desirable criteria

• Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals, and to train junior surgeons.
• Personal participation in audit

Communication

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate with clarity
• Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
• Reliable work record.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Specific Requirements

Essential criteria

• This post is subject to enhanced disclosure form the Disclosure and Barring Service

Additional employer information

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

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You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. For more information about the criteria, please click here

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 512.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 919.9KB)