Colorectal Surgeon: Intestinal Failure Specialist | Flexible Working

Newcastle Hospitals; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon with a special interest in Intestinal Failure/complex abdominal wall repair and benign colorectal surgery. The role requires senior experience in a tertiary centre and an equivalence in robotic surgery.

Closing date is 08 November 2026. The post emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, leadership, and involvement in audits, teaching, and research within a dynamic regional unit.

Qualifications

• Primary Medical Qualification.
• Full GMC Registration.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
• Higher Degree.
• Fellowship level experience in relevant subspecialty

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality elective surgical care to the people of Newcastle and the wider NE.
• Further develop sub-speciality services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage with national audits (NELA, NBOCAP, IMPACT etc)
• Research activities in the department and deliver projects.
• Lead and support medical students and doctors in training.

Skills

Intestinal Failure management

Complex abdominal wall repair

Robotic surgery competency

Clinical governance

Leadership

Education

Primary Medical Qualification.

Full GMC Registration.

Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).

Higher Degree.

Fellowship level experience in relevant subspecialty

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon with a special interest in Intestinal Failure/complex abdominal wall repair and benign colorectal surgery. The role requires senior experience in a tertiary centre and an equivalence in robotic surgery.

Closing date is 08 November 2026. The post emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, leadership, and involvement in audits, teaching, and research within a dynamic regional unit.