Job overview
This fixed term 12 months post is for a Consultant in Emergency General Surgery (EGS) with interest in Colorectal surgery. The post is based in the Colorectal Directorate of University Hospital Tees.
The non-elective / emergency work which is the predominant component of this post is undertaken at James Cook University Hospital (JCUH), Middlesbrough which is a busy Major Trauma Centre. The elective Colorectal and General surgical workload is undertaken at both JCUH Middlesbrough, and Friarage Hospital Northallerton, to serve the local populations.
Please note we are anticipating that the interview Date will be 09th February 2026
Main duties of the job
The non-elective workload at JCUH is shared by Colorectal and Upper GI Consultants, working under respective Directorates.
The rota is 1 : 16 with paired Colorectal and Upper GI Consultants one of them is oncall for 24 hours and the other one provides Sub-Specialty support between 8 AM 6 PM. The successful candidate shall be doing the oncalls of one Colorectal slot and one Upper GI slot to fill in vacancy and sickness. The oncall rota pattern is available on request.
The Colorectal team delivers EGS and Emergency Colorectal surgery. The Upper GI team are responsible for delivering EGS and Emergency Upper GI Surgery including Hot Gallbladder procedures. Mentoring and support shall be available to otherwise suitable candidate lacking Hot Gallbladder operative experience.
The consultant takes responsibility for patients admitted under their care and provide cover for colleagues patients as per the need. The EGS oncall team comprises of 5 residents in the daytime and 3 residents at night time. There is access to around the clock Emergency theatre, and 4 dedicated sessions of EGS list per week. The EGS service is supported by well-staffed Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit and Hot Clinics.
Working for our organisation
In addition, Cross site working at our Group structure partner (University Hospital of North Tess & Hartlepool) may be required as both Trusts are part of University Hospital Tees.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
1. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in general and Colorectal surgery
2. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
3. Advanced laparoscopic skills
Desirable criteria
4. Clinical training and experience equivalent to the requirements for obtaining UK CCT in General Surgery
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
5. FRCS or equivalent
6. Full registration with GMC
Desirable criteria
7. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT/ CESR
8. Higher surgical degree (MD/MS/PhD)
9. Management training
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
11. Evidence of clinical audit
Desirable criteria
12. Success in obtaining funding for research
13. Evidence of research or innovative service developments
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 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. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
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Right to Work in the UK
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Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.