Consultant General Surgeon

Job Summary We are looking for an additional Consultant General Surgeon to join our specialist team providing complex surgical care for patients across the north‑east sector of Manchester. Main duties of the job Provide safe and effective non‑elective care for patients requiring surgical admission while on‑call Support elective care as required through outpatient clinics, endoscopy lists and day surgery as the timetable allows Participate in relevant clinical and educational supervision duties and governance About Us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance. Details Posted: 14 November 2025 Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade: Consultant Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: 236-OCO-CON-GENSURG-25 Job location: The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH Person Specification Essential Capable of independently managing the acute on‑call surgical take Desirable 2+ years of on‑call consultant experience Essential Knowledge, Training & Experience Experience commensurate with working independently to provide colorectal cancer resections Wide experience in routine elective surgery Broad experience in the management of all aspects of general surgical emergencies including basic paediatric emergencies Skills in laparoscopic surgery that would allow the appointee to undertake the elective workload of the department e.g. cholecystectomy, hernia repair Experience in gastrointestinal endoscopy Good understanding of Clinical Governance Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change Evidence of participation in research Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report – not abstracts or letters) Desirable 2+ years experience working independently treating patients with colorectal cancer Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments Professional Registration Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview (CCST, CCT/CESR in General Surgery) Desirable Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners Qualifications Essential FRCS or show evidence of equivalent training and experience JAG accreditation in endoscopy Desirable Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust The Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider #J-18808-Ljbffr