ConsultantGeneral SurgeryPermanent

Consultant General Surgeon (Colorectal plus other special interests)

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Barnsley

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Foundation

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 dynamic, innovative and motivated full-time Colorectal Surgeons with an interest in laparoscopic surgery, ideally in pelvic floor repair and experience in robotic surgery, to join the general surgery team at Barnsley Hospital. Candidates within 6 months of applying for CESR, will be considered. If shortlisted, the interview date is Monday 8th June 2026.

This job provides an opportunity to have structured clinics, theatres, endoscopy sessions and cancer MDT meetings to support the service to deliver on National & local targets to provide best practice for patients. You will also be expected to participate in the oncall roster and be involved in supporting any oncall duties that may arise out-of-hours, including upper GI surgery that may be required in an emergency situation.

Consultant General Surgeon (Colorectal plus other special interests)

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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At Barnsley Hospital, you will be joining a forward thinking, friendly and supportive team of consultants, junior medical staff, allied health professionals, specialist nurses, Cancer services team, including MDT co-ordinators, and administrative staff.This post will appeal to an appropriately trained surgeon, ie you will be expected to have CESR or have an exam date within 6months of interview date, who has a proven sub-specialty interest in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, ideally pelvic floor repair and robotic experience.The appointee will have the enthusiasm to work with colleagues and be innovative to develop the service in line with national guidance.

The candidate will join a team of four substantive colorectal surgeons (these posts will provide 6 Surgeons with colorectal interest). The post holder will work as part of the team to provide surgical treatment for a range of colorectal conditions that are treated at Barnsley Hospital. Core Clinical Duties are rostered in line with local job planning guidance and include: Regular operating theatre lists Approximately 1-2 outpatient clinics per week Weekly MDT meeting (Wednesday AM) 24 hour on call every 2 weeks (non-resident overnight). Maybe subject to change. Weekend on call every 8 weeks. Maybe subject to change. Endoscopy sessions weekly or every 2 weeks, ideally with agreement to support Endoscopy training. Clinical administration sessions. Core SPA time.

Options to support and lead on other departmental roles available/NHS responsibilities. For further information about the post please feel free to contact Mr Manish Chowdhary on manishchowdhary@net.net

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction We reserve the right to close positions early

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC Registration
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via
CCT- proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview
CESR or
European Community Rights
Ability to fulfil all aspects of post
Experience of the management of all common General Surgical/Colorectal conditions
Experience of Laparoscopic Day Surgery
Ability to perform upper endoscopy and JAG accredited or working towards JAG accreditation)
Higher Surgical Training in General Surgery and obtained CCST/CCT or equivalent with minimum 2 years experience in Laparoscopic GI Surgery
Evidence of the ability to conduct medical research.
Ability to critically evaluate medical research.
Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Experience of training medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Training the Trainers

Desirable

Relevant Higher Degree in robotic techniques.
Broad clinical experience in General, Colorectal Laparoscopic Surgery, pelvic floor surgery and robotic techniques, including training.
Training in sub-specialist area of practice
Experience of laparoscopic exploration of the bile duct
Evidence of research published in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national or regional conferences.
Ability to organise and present audit.
Appraisal training.
Experience of supervising research by junior staff.

Completion of Education Supervisor training.