Role: Surgeon – Conflict Experience
Remuneration: Negotiable (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full time, with some weekend and evening working required to support the humanitarian programme delivery.
Duration: Minimum of 3 weeks at a time (longer availability of 6+ weeks is highly desirable).
Location: Internationally / any UK-Med response including Ukraine and or to various other locations.
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 Surgeons who have advanced skills in managing conflict effected patients in war and conflict zones. You will be able to make yourself available to travel and work internationally at short notice for a minimum of 4 weeks (longer availability of 6+ weeks is highly desirable).
Our ideal candidates will be fully licensed and experienced Surgeons, with a substantial background in delivering medical care to patients with diverse medical conditions but especially complicated patients effected by conflict. Proficiency in treating both adults and children is essential. Experience in low-resource, humanitarian, and conflict environments is essential.
You must possess full licensure as a Surgeon and be registered with an appropriate professional body. A medical degree with specialized training in Surgery is required. The nature of the work means that you will have to cover a broad spectrum of surgical procedures, including general, vascular, plastics and orthopaedic surgery.
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.
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Surgeon – Register before applying.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) below. Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification.
This vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
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.
Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.
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.