Locum Consultant Transplant and Renal Access Surgeon

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Kidney Transplant Surgeon to join our dynamic transplant team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and performing kidney transplant surgeries, providing high-quality surgical care to patients with end-stage renal disease. You will be involved in the full spectrum of transplant care, including pre-operative assessments, conducting complex kidney transplants from both living and deceased donors, and managing post-operative patient care.

As a key member of the transplant team, you will collaborate with nephrologists, transplant coordinators, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for transplant recipients. The role requires expertise in kidney transplantation techniques, including vascular access and laparoscopic procedures, and involvement in multidisciplinary meetings to review and plan patient care.

The position also offers the opportunity to participate in innovative research, contribute to clinical trials, and engage in academic teaching and training of junior doctors and medical students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transplant surgery, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.