Locum Consultant General Surgeon

Kettering General Hospital is seeking a dedicated Locum Consultant General Surgeon to join our dynamic team. In the role, you will deliver high-quality surgical services to both inpatients and outpatients, working collaboratively with fellow consultants to drive service development.

This unique opportunity to play a key role in the growth of the general surgery department, with active participation in the on-call rota. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Main duties of the job

Provide comprehensive general surgical services, including elective and emergency surgeries, with a 1 in 8 on-call commitment for general surgery at Kettering General Hospital.

Deliver outpatient services for new referral and ongoing patient care.

Organise and participate in the teaching and training of resident doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.

Actively engage in departmental matters concerning clinical governance and audit, providing leadership and support for effective service development.

Ensure active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and contribute to the development of clinical protocols, guidelines, and concise care pathways.

Promote a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff by attending relevant mandatory training requirements.

Maintain effective multidisciplinary team collaboration and foster partnerships with all professional colleagues.

Comply with all trust policies, demonstrating effective leadership and communication skills., Kettering General Hospital is a defence positive trust, supporting veterans, reservists, spouses & their families, and cadet armed forces volunteers, utilising their unique skills and experiences within the hospital workforce. We provide exceptional support to our employees who serve as reservists, ensuring they can balance their civilian and military responsibilities effectively.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable