Resident Doctor in General Surgery (Registrar Level)

Resident Doctor in General Surgery - Registrar Level (Part-Time) — Cromwell Hospital, London

Position: Resident Doctor in General Surgery (Registrar Level / ST3+)

Location: Cromwell Hospital, London, SW5 0TU

Employment Type: Permanent, Part-Time (2 to 3 x 12-hour shifts a week)

Salary & Perks: £85,000 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent) + Private Health Insurance + Enhanced Pension Plan & Life Insurance

About Us

As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to connect elite clinical and surgical professionals with world-class medical environments. We are currently recruiting on behalf of the prestigious Cromwell Hospital in London—a leading private hospital globally renowned for advanced technologies, cutting-edge treatments, and a commitment to delivering exceptional, consultant-led patient care.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced, autonomous, and high-calibre Registrar-Level Resident Doctor (ST3+) in General Surgery to join our renowned surgical team. In this pivotal role, you will take charge of day-to-day general surgical inpatient management, provide expert post-operative care, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams in a premier private healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily ward rounds, ongoing clinical management, and post-operative assessment for general surgical patients.

• Respond promptly to deteriorating patients, ensuring safe clinical escalation and out-of-hours/on-call cover as required.

• Perform and supervise routine ward-based procedures appropriate to your grade (e.g., wound care, drains, line insertions).

• Coordinate diagnostic investigations, imaging, and specialist referrals while maintaining meticulous clinical documentation.

• Uphold Cromwell Hospital's rigorous standards for patient safety, clinical governance, and multidisciplinary excellence.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, with full GMC registration and a licence to practise.

• Operating at ST3 level or above (or equivalent international experience) with a minimum of 3–4 years of postgraduate surgical experience.

• Holding the MRCS examination (or equivalent postgraduate surgical qualification) and ALS certification.

• Demonstrated competence in general surgery inpatient care, strong clinical decision-making, and exceptional communication skills.

• Desirable: Previous experience in UK independent/private healthcare, CCrISP course completion, or exposure to subspecialties like colorectal, upper GI, or minimally invasive surgery.

Exceptional Benefits Package

Working through our staffing partnership at Cromwell Hospital unlocks an extraordinary array of professional rewards and corporate benefits:

• Pay & Contract: Highly competitive salary (£85,000 FTE) across a flexible part-time rota (2–3 shifts per week).

• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive Bupa health insurance, access to discounted online gym sessions via Gympass, and robust mental health support.

• Financial & Corporate Benefits: An annual performance-based bonus, enhanced pension plan, life insurance, and travel support via season ticket loans or the Cycle-to-Work scheme.

• Professional Development: Regular supervisory meetings with the Associate Medical Director of Surgery, formal appraisal processes, and opportunities for clinical audit, research, and advanced skill maintenance.