Role: General Surgeon
Hours: Full time, with some weekend and evening working required to support the humanitarian programme delivery.
Remuneration: Negotiable (dependent on experience)
Duration: Minimum of 2 weeks at a time (longer availability is highly desirable).
Location: Internationally / any of the UK-Med response including Ukraine and or to various other locations.
This register recruitment campaign is only open to candidates in the UK.
Are you a General Surgeon interested in utilizing your expertise and knowledge to provide humanitarian aid in emergency response projects or seeking to establish your career in a humanitarian environment?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
We are seeking experienced General Surgeons who aspire to advance their knowledge and skill set within humanitarian environments. You will be able to make yourself available to travel and work internationally at short notice for a minimum of 2 weeks (longer availability is highly desirable).
Our ideal candidates will be fully licensed and experienced General Surgeons, with a substantial background in delivering medical care to patients with diverse medical conditions. Proficiency in treating both adults and children is essential. While prior experience in low-resource, humanitarian, or conflict environments is advantageous, it is not mandatory.
You must possess full licensure as a General Surgeon and be registered with an appropriate professional body. A medical degree with specialized training in General Surgery is required.
We seek individuals who are determined, high-performing, compassionate, and collaborative, with a commitment to continuous learning and supporting others in their learning journey. Language skills are considered an advantage.
A positive and adaptable problem-solving approach is crucial, along with a readiness to deploy and support all UK-Med programs and projects.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference.
How to Apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – General Surgeon before applying.
To apply, please complete the questions and submit your CV below as soon as possible.
This vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications. Please apply as soon as possible, and no later than 26th February 2024.
The selection process consists of two stages:
Interview Stage: All applicants will go through an initial interview stage.
Selection Training Stage: Applicants who pass the interview stage and do not have a minimum of 3 years of humanitarian experience will be required to complete a selection training.
We look forward to receiving your applications and potentially welcoming you to our team of dedicated humanitarian surgeons at UK-Med.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
