Job summary
We are inviting applications for a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon to join an established & cohesive GI team of 11 Colorectal and 11 Upper GI surgeons in a busy Teaching Hospital and Major Trauma Centre,looking after patients with the whole spectrum of colorectal disease.
We are looking for a suitably qualified individual seeking to extend their existing experience of colorectal surgical services in a dynamic and experienced department.
The post-holder will be required to work across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District General Hospital, taking a share of the elective/emergency work in the department.
This is a permanent post, available to commence April 2026. Previous experience in General Surgery is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Conduct theatre lists, clinics and endoscopy sessions and participate in the ward care of colorectal and emergency surgery patients.
- Take an active role in the management of all colorectal diseases including pelvic floor disorders, colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, and form part of the team providing surgical support to the gastroenterology department.
- Take part in a 1 in 20 on call rota for general surgery, based at the Royal Preston Hospital site. The 20 GI surgeons will form the general surgical on call rota, working a consultant of the week system, with on call periods from Friday morning to Monday morning, and Monday to Friday on a different week. There is an additional 1:10 sub-specialty weekend ward cover rota which includes a daily ward round of patients under the care of the colorectal team and providing support to the on-call surgeon on colorectal emergencies.
- Take part in management of Major Trauma. LTHTR is a regional Major Trauma Centre. Supporting this is a consultant-led trauma team and the successful candidate will be part of this team during the day-time and provide out of hours support as required when on-call.
About us
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is a major acute trust in the North West. General Surgical services are currently delivered by a unified department across the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital sites.
At Royal Preston Hospital, the General Surgery Department is based on three wards. Three of the fourteen theatres are dedicated to general surgery. There is a dedicated 24-hour Emergency Theatre and a separate Day Case Unit/Theatre and modern Endoscopy Suite.
At Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, there are two general surgical theatres with an integrated laparoscopic theatre and in-patient surgical beds, as well as full out-patient facilities and a radiology department providing CT, MR and interventional facilities.
Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.
Our values were developed in consultation with staff in 2010, our values define the actions, behaviours, and attitudes we expect from every member of staff and living by our values will ensure that colleagues, patients, families, and others are always treated in the right way. Our values are as follows:
- Being Caring and compassionate
- Recognising Individuality
- Seeking to Involve
- Building Team Spirit
- Taking Personal Responsibility
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of general surgery and specific training in colorectal surgery and at least year 5/6 SpR training or equivalent in a Specialist Unit.
- Experience in diagnostic endoscopy is essential and the ability to deal with a wide range of elective and emergency general surgical conditions.
Management
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to audit.
- Involvement in service development.
Desirable
- Management course / certification.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS or equivalent
- ATLS
- Inclusion on the specialist register/admission within 6 months
- MBBS or equivalent
Research and Development
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Attitudes and Skills
Essential
- Commitment to working as part of a clinical team.
- Effective communication skills and good organisation skills (with examples)
- Works well within a multi-disciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines.
- Advanced communication skills course completion.
Circumstances
Essential
- Resident within 30 minutes of travel to Chorley/Preston.
Desirable
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards / Good Medical Practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of general surgery and specific training in colorectal surgery and at least year 5/6 SpR training or equivalent in a Specialist Unit.
- Experience in diagnostic endoscopy is essential and the ability to deal with a wide range of elective and emergency general surgical conditions.
Management
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to audit.
- Involvement in service development.
Desirable
- Management course / certification.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS or equivalent
- ATLS
- Inclusion on the specialist register/admission within 6 months
- MBBS or equivalent
Research and Development
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Attitudes and Skills
Essential
- Commitment to working as part of a clinical team.
- Effective communication skills and good organisation skills (with examples)
- Works well within a multi-disciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines.
- Advanced communication skills course completion.
Circumstances
Essential
- Resident within 30 minutes of travel to Chorley/Preston.
Desirable
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards / Good Medical Practice.
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
