LGI Registrar
Job summary
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: Experience in General Surgery, with or without a defined colorectal subspecialty interest Good operative and peri-operative decision-making skills Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams Commitment to training, service delivery, and professional development Desirable attributes: An interest in colorectal surgery Experience in minimally invasive surgery 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.
About us
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:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso 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.
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date.
You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working . To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and
Qualifications · Essential
Full registration with GMC by time of appointment FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Proven ability to carry out high quality original research leading to publication in peer reviewed MD/PhD
Experience · Essential
General Surgery (Colorectal subspecialty) or equivalent experience. Laparoscopic skills
Desirable
Relevant higher degree in research or teaching Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Skills and Abilities · Essential
Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills. Academic interest in IBD, with a track record of audit, research, or publication desirable.
Desirable
Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals, and to train junior surgeons. Personal participation in audit Communication
Essential
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
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
This post is subject to enhanced disclosure form the Disclosure and Barring Service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
