Consultant Hernia Surgeon

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Hernia Surgeon to join a ground breaking, innovative healthcare team, and to develop and grow services of the highest quality. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) we absolutely put patients first and take pride in ensuring we are delivering high quality care with the patients experience being at the heart of this. Our staff are proud to work for us and proud of the care we deliver.

Services will be delivered in several West Midlands sites although the ability of our surgeons to work across our other sites across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Leicestershire would be welcomed and encouraged.

Main duties of the job

• We are looking for several surgeons who are experienced in delivering local anaesthetic hernia surgery.
• Working with us you would be undertaking clinics and hernia surgery for a number of sessions per month depending on your availability and patient numbers.
• You will be paid £300 per operation, £45 per initial consultation and £17 per follow up session.

If you are interested, contact Mr Nathan Coombs ([contact hidden]) or Mr Wyn Parry ([contact hidden]).

About us

Established in 2004, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) has been dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care close to home. With a strong commitment to delivering outstanding healthcare in the community, we've spent the past 20 years building a reputation for excellence, innovation, and compassionate service. In 2022, our dedication to patient care was recognised with an Outstanding CQC rating.

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• Ensure a high standard of clinical care in hernia surgery.
• Drive best practice in patient care, efficiency and clinical outcomes.
• Be responsible for the patients welfare and comfort.
• Ensure the patient understands their options on course of treatment.
• Explain procedures to the patient before treatment commences.
• Monitor and audit quality clinical practice.
• Look for opportunities for innovation and service improvements.
• Foster a learning environment.
• Maintain timely and accurate records.

Governance and Risk Management

• Ensure hernia services meet the highest standards of clinical excellence.
• Report and address any complaints, adverse events.
• Develop and maintain safe systems of work.

Leadership

• Role model behaviours to support [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s vision and values.
• Champion patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Help create an environment of high quality cost-effective services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice and on the GMC specialist register in general surgery
• Relevant qualifications i.e., MBBS / FRCS or equivalent
• Experienced general surgeon with an interest in local anaesthetic hernia surgery
• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

• Relevant experience as a consultant
• Experience in hernia surgery, particularly under local anesthesia
• Experience of working in a small team conducting surgical procedures under local anaesthetic.

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to lead and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• High standard of written and spoken English.

Additional Requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group

Address: 8 The Office Village, Bath Business Park, Peasedown St John, BA2 8SG

Employer's website: https://www.ihg.org.uk/

Additional details

Date posted: 05 May 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £300 a session (per operation)

Contract: Honorary

Duration: 3 years

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: U0043-26-0000