Consultant - Organ Retrieval & Liver Transplant

Applicants should possess established skills in liver transplantation, organ retrieval, NRP, machine perfusion, and general surgery. Experience in machine perfusion technologies and ANRP is highly desirable. This role includes an elective general surgery component involving the treatment of benign biliary disease and various aspects of general surgery. The successful candidate is also expected to provide coverage for the National Organ Retrieval Service. Leeds Teaching Hospitals currently offers organ retrieval coverage for 39 weeks annually. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as research interests, is considered advantageous. If shortlisted you will be required to give a 10 minute presentation on: Liver Transplantation from DCD donors aged 70 years and over Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact: • Mr D Vijayanand email: INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Wednesday 2 September 2026 About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond. Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.   Job description Job responsibilities Applicants should possess established skills in liver transplantation, organ retrieval, NRP, machine perfusion, and general surgery. Experience in machine perfusion technologies and ANRP is highly desirable. This role includes an elective general surgery component involving the treatment of benign biliary disease and various aspects of general surgery. The successful candidate is also expected to provide coverage for the National Organ Retrieval Service. Leeds Teaching Hospitals currently offers organ retrieval coverage for 39 weeks annually. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as research interests, is considered advantageous. If shortlisted you will be required to give a 10 minute presentation on: Liver Transplantation from DCD donors aged 70 years and over Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact: • Mr D Vijayanand email: INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Wednesday 2 September 2026 About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond. Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.