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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Locum Consultant in Thoracic Surgery

Description

We are seeking a Locum Consultant in Thoracic Surgery to join our team at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will provide a thoracic surgical service as part of a thoracic surgical team, participate in clinical and other service activities, contribute to service developments, and take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

The main duties of the job include:

  • Providing thoracic surgical services to St George's University Hospital NHS Trust
  • Continuing clinical responsibility for patients in their care
  • Participating in on-call commitments (1 in 6, category A)
  • Contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
  • Participating in research and clinical governance activities
  • Contributing to the management and development of the service

The post is a locum position for 6 months, working full-time. The salary range is £113,565 to £150,569 per annum.

To be eligible, candidates must have full GMC registration with entry on the specialist register, comprehensive clinical experience in thoracic surgery, and the ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • higher degree
  • consultant level working
  • special interest in thoracic surgery
  • robotic surgery
  • management training
  • appraisal training

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9200-26-0915

Apply on St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust