Locum Consultant in General Surgery | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Locum Consultant in General Surgery for a 12-month post to address existing vacancies. The candidate will provide coverage for elective and emergency general surgery, perform day-case surgeries at Trafford General Hospital, and assist in assessing patients on a lower GI cancer pathway. Applicants should have consultant-level experience and welcome subspecialty interests in upper gastrointestinal or laparoscopic surgery. Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 30 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Subspecialty interest in benign upper gastrointestinal, laparoscopic hernia, day case or emergency surgery is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide locum consultant coverage for elective and emergency general surgery.
• Perform day-case operating at Trafford General Hospital.
• Assist in the assessment of patients presenting on a lower GI suspected cancer pathway.
• Accommodate sessions to fit the re-organisation of services across MFT.
• Participate in 1 in 11 consultant of the week duty rota for emergency admissions.
• Support the Surgical Ambulatory Care Receiving Unit (SACRU) run by Advanced Care Practitioners.

Skills

Consultant level in General Surgery

Experience in managing patients on oncology pathways

Job description

Post Overview

This is a 12 month locum post advertised to fill existing vacancies within the Department of General Surgery. The role is for a Locum Consultant in General Surgery, with a subspecialty interest in benign upper gastrointestinal, laparoscopic hernia, day case and emergency surgery. The post holder will assist in the assessment of patients 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.

The 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).

Responsibilities

• Provide locum consultant coverage for elective and emergency general surgery.
• Perform day‑case operating at Trafford General Hospital.
• Assist in the assessment of patients presenting on a lower GI suspected cancer pathway.
• Accommodate sessions to fit the re‑organisation of services across MFT.
• Participate in 1 in 11 consultant of the week duty rota for emergency admissions.
• Support the Surgical Ambulatory Care Receiving Unit (SACRU) run by Advanced Care Practitioners.

Qualifications

• Consultant level in General Surgery.
• Subspecialty interest in benign upper gastrointestinal, laparoscopic hernia, day case or emergency surgery is welcomed.
• Experience in managing patients on oncology pathways is desirable.

Contact

Miss Karen Telford – Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, Specialty Lead
[e-mail]

Mr Simon Galloway – Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon
[e-mail]

Clare Field – General Manager for WTWA General Surgery
[e-mail]

Wythenshawe Hospital Switchboard: 01619987070

Application Information

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. Additional information can be found in the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that accompanies the Job Description and Person Specification.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application – all applicants are encouraged to submit work that reflects their own experiences, skills and motivations. AI tools may be used for spelling, grammar or formatting, but the content of your application must be written by you.

Diversity and Equality

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination across its workforce. 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. Special requirements for the application process can be requested by contacting the manager listed above.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.