Locum Consultant in General Surgery

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wythenshawe is seeking a Locum Consultant in General Surgery for a 12-month position. The role involves participating in emergency and elective general surgery while supporting a collaborative team. Candidates should have a medical degree, GMC registration, and significant experience in acute surgery. MFT values diversity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth and innovative healthcare solutions.

Benefits

State-of-the-art facilities

Research opportunities

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrates interest and commitment to acute surgery.
• Completion of minimum of 12 years substantive surgical work since primary medical qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years' registrar experience in general surgery.

Responsibilities

• Join the current team of surgeons to deliver General Surgery.
• Assist in the assessment of patients presenting on a lower GI suspected cancer pathway.
• Contribute to emergency admissions and participate in a mentoring environment.

Skills

Interest in acute surgery

Ability to handle an acute surgical take

Understanding of clinical governance

Education

Medical degree from recognised university

Fully registered with GMC and licence to practice

Postgraduate thesis

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in General Surgery

The closing date is 30 December 2025

This is a 12 month locum post which is being advertised with a view to finding a suitable candidate to fill existing vacancies within the Department of General Surgery. The post is for a Locum Consultant in General Surgery, with a subspecialty interest in benign upper gastrointestinal, laparoscopic hernia, day case and emergency surgery would be welcomed and we would expect the post holder to assist in the assessment of patients presenting on a lower GI suspected cancer pathway. The unit provides elective and emergency general surgery, benign upper gastrointestinal, general and sub‑specialist colorectal surgery. Minimally invasive surgery is well established within our surgical service.

This post will maintain the efficiency and capacity of the Directorate of General Surgery and will include day case operating at Trafford General Hospital. Emergency and Elective General surgical services are undergoing re‑organisation/transformation across MFT. The post holder will be expected to accommodate their sessions to fit into the new service. The employing Trust is Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT).

Main duties of the job

Applications are sought from candidates who will help deliver General Surgery in both emergency and elective settings. The appointee will join the current team of surgeons where there is a tradition of support for Consultant colleagues. There is an established habit of “mentoring” new colleagues.

The unit currently runs a 1 in 11 consultant of the week duty rota, responsible for emergency admissions. We also have an established Surgical Ambulatory Care Receiving Unit (SACRU) run by Advanced Care Practitioners supported by Consultants on a rota.

To discuss this post contact Miss Karen Telford Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon and Specialty Lead [e-mail] or Mr Simon Galloway Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon [e-mail] or Clare Field General Manager for WTWA General Surgery – [e-mail] or Wythenshawe Hospital Switchboard on Tel. No. 01619987070.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi‑speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career. With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and cutting‑edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Fully registered with GMC and licence to practice
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• Medical degree from recognised university
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date should be within 12 months of the date of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
• Postgraduate thesis

Experience

• Demonstrates interest and commitment to acute surgery
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of acute surgical problems
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Completion of minimum of 12 years substantive surgical work since primary medical qualification
• Documented ability to handle an acute surgical take

Knowledge and skills

• Completed minimum of 6 years’ registrar experience in general surgery and managing an emergency general surgical take

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust