Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon

Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Ref: SM210316

NHS Grampian is seeking to appoint a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon to join our dynamic skilled team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) - a leading tertiary referral centre and university teaching hospital in North East Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative, high-volume, and research-active Colorectal unit that delivers excellence in Oncology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Pelvic Floor Disorders, and advanced Cancer Surgery, including Pelvic Exenteration. With a strong emphasis on minimally invasive techniques, we have a well-established Robotic Surgery programme.

About the Role

As a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, you will:

• Work within a supportive and expert team of 8 Colorectal Consultants covering the full range of Colorectal subspecialties.
• Play a key role in Colorectal cancer resections, contributing to a centre with a high volume of complex cancer cases.
• Have the opportunity to be involved in the management of IBD, pelvic floor conditions and advanced pelvic cancers.
• Work collaboratively with other specialties including Oncology, Radiology, Gastroenterology and Urology, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Contribute to the General Surgery on-call rota, supporting Emergency Care.
• Have the opportunity to engage in academic research through the University of Aberdeen and work collaboratively with our unit academic team, with leadership opportunities in clinical trials and translational research.
• Be actively involved in training and mentoring medical students and surgical trainees, fostering the next generation of surgeons.
• While the post is primarily based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, there may be some service elective commitments at Stracathro Hospital and Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin.

Why Join Us?

• Cutting-Edge Surgical Facilities – Access to advanced minimally invasive surgery as part of our commitment to innovation. We also have a well-established Robotic programme.
• Tertiary Referral Expertise – Join a team managing complex Colorectal cases across the North of Scotland.
• Academic & Research Opportunities – Work closely with the University of Aberdeen, leading or contributing to groundbreaking research.
• Supportive Team Culture – We foster collaboration, mentorship, and career development within a thriving surgical department.

Who We’re Looking For

Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.
Alternatively, applicants should possess a CESR / CESR (CP).

Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made. Whilst in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR / CESR (CP) and entry onto the Specialist Register can be made.

We welcome applications from skilled Colorectal Surgeons with:

• FRCS (or equivalent) and GMC specialist registration in General Surgery (within six months from date of interview).
• Experience in colorectal cancer surgery and minimally invasive techniques.
• JAG accreditation in lower GI endoscopy.
• A passion for teaching, training, and research.
• Strong teamworking skills and the ability to work collaboratively across specialties.

Apply Now

This is a rare opportunity to join one of Scotland’s leading Colorectal Surgery units. If you are a dedicated, ambitious Colorectal Surgeon looking for a rewarding career in a progressive, supportive, and research-active environment, we encourage you to apply.

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org

For further information please contact Shayanthan Nanthakumaran, Clinical Lead (shayanthan.nanthakumaran@nhs.scot), Karin MacLeod, Unit Operational Manager (karin.macleod@nhs.scot), or George Ramsay, Colorectal Surgeon (george.ramsay@nhs.scot)

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Closing date 18th May 2025.