Explore general surgeon jobs in the UK
General surgeons are an essential part of our healthcare system, and are consistently in high demand across the UK. To aid your general surgeon job search, we’re here to identify and secure the perfect role that matches your expertise and requirements.
Athona has been helping general surgery professionals in the UK to find ideal positions for over 20 years. As an on-framework agency, we can provide you with unparalleled support in your job search.
Our general surgery jobs are available at different grades, including consultant, SHO, specialty doctor, and SpR. With positions across the UK at leading NHS hospitals and trusts, you’ll be sure to find a job that aligns with your career goals. Let’s affect futures together.
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If you can’t find what you’re looking for, send us your CV and we’ll be in touch as soon as a suitable job is available.
We’ve got general surgeon jobs that cover all of the UK, including:
- Aberdeen
- Belfast
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Brighton and Hove
- Cardiff
- Coventry
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Leeds
- Leicester
- Liverpool
- London
- Manchester
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Nottingham
- Plymouth
- Sheffield
- Southampton
- Stoke-on-Trent
Dedicated general surgery recruitment consultant
As an on-framework agency, our surgery recruitment team safely place staff in NHS hospitals and trusts across England and Wales. Once registered, you’ll benefit from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
To be eligible to join Athona as a general surgeon, you’ll need:
Full GMC registration and checks
Enhanced DBS
The right to work in the UK
Other requirements may be necessary, depending on the role.
Resources to help you apply for general surgeon jobs
For help with meeting any of these requirements, please take a look at our resources:
Why join Athona?
Each week we run two hassle-free payrolls
Access to a specialist recruiter on a 1-2-1 basis
Candidate of the month reward & recognition scheme
Support obtaining mandatory training & maintaining full compliance
Proud to support careers and services
Looking for other doctor jobs?
As well as general surgeon jobs, we have a number of other doctor jobs available for professionals across the UK. This includes positions in medicine, pathology, and obstetrics and gynaecology. Browse our complete selection of roles to find your next position today.
FAQ
A general surgeon will be expected to perform a wide range of surgery in the hospital environment, typically in emergency situations. This could range from skin conditions to surgery required on the gastrointestinal tract.
Our general surgeon jobs offer negotiable rates depending on your level of experience, and these range from £40+ per hour as an SHO, to £90+ per hour at consultant level.
General surgeons will perform a wide range of procedures, as they make up around 25% of all consultant surgeons working in the UK. These procedures could include elective surgeries, but will typically be required in emergency departments. Acute abdominal pain is one of the most common emergencies requiring surgery, caused by appendicitis or hernias.
