Consultant in General Surgery – Upper GI&Bariatric with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Sponsorship Information
Important notice: This position comes with a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates. However, sponsorship is subject to meeting UK visa requirements and NHS employment criteria. Applicants must verify their visa eligibility with the employer before accepting any position.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Consultant Surgeon to join the General and GI Surgery Department at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (MYTT). This is a pivotal moment in our organisation’s development, offering you the chance to make significant contributions to our surgical services.
We offer a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth and sub-specialist development. The successful candidate will receive mentoring for the first 12 months and be supported in developing robotic surgical skills through structured departmental training.
Job Responsibilities
Emergency On-Call Commitment
The post holder will participate in the on-call General Surgery rota with a 1:9 resident schedule, alternating between first and second on-call (paired with Upper GI and Colorectal surgeons). Non-resident nights follow a 1:18 pattern. Consultants are expected to reside within 30 minutes of the acute site.
During on-call weeks, all elective activity is cancelled, with separate admin time allocated following acute work. Responsibilities include supervision and participation in emergency procedures, post-take ward rounds, and clinical decision-making for acute admissions.
Bariatric Service Commitments
In addition to on-call duties, you will undertake regular job-planned activities supporting the Specialist Obesity and Bariatric Service (SOBS). This includes delivering comprehensive clinical care to maintain a safe, high-quality bariatric service through specialist outpatient and theatre sessions, plus active participation in multidisciplinary team meetings.
About Our Organisation
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work across patients’ homes, the community, and three well-equipped hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
We are committed to continuous improvement and delivering excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate, and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
Benefits and Support
As a member of our team, you’ll receive comprehensive benefits including access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service), and exceptional employee health and wellbeing services.
We offer extensive additional benefits and support including onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, flexible working options, and established staff networks including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality groups.
Eligibility and Requirements
Essential Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must have:
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR/equivalent)
- Medical Degree from a recognised medical school
- FRCS or equivalent (General Surgery or equivalent)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Essential Experience
You must demonstrate sufficient experience in General Surgery, with wide experience in Emergency General Surgery and obesity management/bariatric surgery. Additional requirements include computer literacy, an intelligent and analytical approach to problem-solving, and good time management skills.
Visa and Sponsorship Information
Certificate of Sponsorship
This post offers a certificate of sponsorship for skilled worker visa applicants. Applications from job seekers requiring current skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Please note that from 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present criminal record certificates from each country where they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
UK Registration Requirements
Applicants must have current UK professional registration to be eligible for this position. For detailed information about UK registration requirements, please visit the NHS Careers website.
Application Process
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and submit your application before the closing date of 10 February 2026. When applying, please ensure you:
- Verify your visa eligibility and requirements
- Prepare all necessary supporting documents
- Contact Miss Rupa Sarkar at rupa.sarkar@nhs.net with any specific questions about sponsorship
- Review the full job description and person specification documents
Important Application Notes
We understand that some applicants may use AI technology to assist with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It is important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended as it may reduce your chances of success.
If you have used AI in preparing your application, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our screening process is thorough, and we value authentic, personalised applications.
Contact Information
For questions about the job or sponsorship process, please contact:
Miss Rupa Sarkar
Head of Clinical Services for General Surgery
Email: rupa.sarkar@nhs.net
Reference Number: 000952
Additional Resources
For more information about our trust, please visit our website: https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/. You can also find our privacy policy on our website, which outlines how we handle your personal information.
We have attached supporting documents to this vacancy, including the full job description and advert. These documents provide comprehensive information about the role, our organisation, and the application process.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their background. We particularly encourage applications from members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence, who are currently underrepresented in our Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, we invite you to join our team and make a difference every day.