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Specialty Doctor in Upper GI Surgery
Role summary
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The Specialty Doctor in Upper GI Surgery will provide safe, effective assessment and surgical management for patients with upper gastrointestinal conditions, including participation in elective and emergency services, outpatient clinics, operating lists, ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings. Applicants should hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise, appropriate postgraduate medical qualifications and relevant experience in upper GI or general surgery. The role requires evidence of competence in clinical decision-making, perioperative care and emergency surgical management. Candidates are expected to communicate well with patients and colleagues, maintain accurate records, contribute to teaching and audit, follow NHS governance and safeguarding standards, and participate in the on-call rota where required.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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Working in the UK
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About University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and specialist healthcare services across Derbyshire and Burton-on-Trent. Its hospitals include Royal Derby Hospital, Queen’s Hospital Burton, and other community and specialist sites. The Trust delivers emergency care, surgery, medicine, maternity, cancer services and a broad range of outpatient and diagnostic services to a large regional population. As an NHS Foundation Trust, it combines public healthcare delivery with a focus on clinical quality, patient safety, education, research and service improvement. Employees work within multidisciplinary teams and may have opportunities to contribute to teaching, audit and professional development. The Trust is also linked with regional academic and training networks, supporting doctors and other healthcare professionals in maintaining high standards of practice.