Consultant in Lower GI and General Surgery

NHS; Chester; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Consultant in General Surgery to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing a diverse range of surgical cases, with a focus on colorectal surgery, including advanced cancer management. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and will have opportunities for academic research and clinical trials. This position offers a supportive environment with a commitment to professional development and collaboration. If you are passionate about making a difference in surgical care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and higher surgical qualification required.
• Experience in colorectal surgery and clinical research is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage general surgical cases and participate in on-call rota.
• Integrate within the team to provide complete General Surgery service.

Skills

General Surgery

Colorectal Surgery

Clinical Research

Emergency Surgery

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Education

Full GMC registration

Higher surgical qualification

Entry on GMC specialist register

Job description

Job summary

Working Full Time : 10 Sessions per week

Applications are invited for a new Consultant post in General Surgery.

The successful candidate will be a full-time appointment in General & Colorectal Surgery. In addition to the management of general surgical cases, the department of colorectal surgery deals with approximately 150-170 new cases of colorectal cancer per year, in addition to all other aspects of benign colorectal disease.

We would welcome further discussion with any interested candidates and would be pleased to arrange a visit to the Department for you.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would be expected to complement our existing team of consultants and integrate within our team to provide a complete General Surgery service. The successful candidate will be expected to have a sub-specialty interest in Colorectal Surgery of which expertise in management of advanced colorectal cancer and clinical/academic research are highly desirable.

In addition to the management of general surgical cases and participation in a Consultant Surgeon of the Week (CSOW) rota, the department deals with the full range of colorectal surgery including benign proctology, pelvic floor and inflammatory bowel disorders.

All consultants are expected to participate in the on-call rota (1 in 11 following appointment).

About us

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 6258 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 407,000. This includes 357,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.

The Trust is a busy district general hospital and in 2022/2023, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances (inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery. This is an increase of nearly 10,000 compared to the previous year when there were 494,387 patient attendances.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

210-2025-243

Job locations

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

Job description Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Job description Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification Basic qualification / Registration Essential

• Full GMC registration
• An appropriate higher surgical qualification
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights

Research Essential

• Evidence of Publications in refereed journals, Presentations at international, national and regional level and Commitment to research

Desirable

• Previous experience of Clinical Trials

Audit Essential

• Evidence of morbidity/mortality audit, unit and specific audit and understand risk assessment

Relevant experience in General Surgery Essential

• Wide experience in emergency surgery excluding vascular
• Commitment to consultant surgeon of the week for surgical emergencies.
• Competence in the management of the multi-injured patient
• Competence in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Relevant experience in Lower GI Surgery Essential

• Evidence of independent operating in the indicator procedures in colorectal surgery, Commitment to clinical audit and research

Desirable

• Post CCT Fellowship

Management experience Essential

• Evidence of attendance at management course, management in practice and ounderstanding of the NHS and aware of the management/political agenda and it's implications for the service

Teaching Essential

• Evidence of teaching to medical students, junior doctors, other PAMS and Operative teaching to SpR and CST trainees

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in medical education

Personal Essential

• Evidence of ability to work in a surgical team, Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, Insight , Ability to work under pressure and Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues and patients

Person Specification Basic qualification / Registration Essential

• Full GMC registration
• An appropriate higher surgical qualification
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights

Research Essential

• Evidence of Publications in refereed journals, Presentations at international, national and regional level and Commitment to research

Desirable

• Previous experience of Clinical Trials

Audit Essential

• Evidence of morbidity/mortality audit, unit and specific audit and understand risk assessment

Relevant experience in General Surgery Essential

• Wide experience in emergency surgery excluding vascular
• Commitment to consultant surgeon of the week for surgical emergencies.
• Competence in the management of the multi-injured patient
• Competence in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Relevant experience in Lower GI Surgery Essential

• Evidence of independent operating in the indicator procedures in colorectal surgery, Commitment to clinical audit and research

Desirable

• Post CCT Fellowship

Management experience Essential

• Evidence of attendance at management course, management in practice and ounderstanding of the NHS and aware of the management/political agenda and it's implications for the service

Teaching Essential

• Evidence of teaching to medical students, junior doctors, other PAMS and Operative teaching to SpR and CST trainees

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in medical education

Personal Essential

• Evidence of ability to work in a surgical team, Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, Insight , Ability to work under pressure and Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues and patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)