Job Summary
Applications are invited for a twelve month Locum General Surgery Consultant with an interest in Colorectal Surgery. The successful candidate will join the enthusiastic team of general surgeons providing acute and elective general surgical services at Harrogate and District Foundation Trust.

The General Surgical department is supported by 1 Associate Specialist, 8 Specialty Doctors, 2 Specialist Registrars along with 8 Doctors in Training (FY1/FY2 and CT combination). There are also 2 GI Nurse specialists, 5 Nurse endoscopists and a team of IBD Nurses supporting the colorectal service.

Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate would be welcomed into a dynamic multidisciplinary team where we are proud of the service we provide.

The successful candidate would be a core member of the colorectal MDT and be able to perform surgery for colorectal cancer. The Trust is the provider of Bowel Cancer Screening and is a leading organisation for laparoscopic surgery. Furthermore the development of a subspecialist interest in any aspect of lower gastrointestinal surgery would be encouraged. The post will include a 1 in 8 on call rota. The department prides itself on team working and close collaboration with clinical colleagues to provide a high quality general surgical service.

All applicants must possess Specialist Registration with the GMC or within 6 Months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCST or equivalent in General Surgery FRCS or equivalent and JAG accreditation for colonoscopy.

About Us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Job Responsibilities

• To provide a comprehensive General surgical service providing optimum care for all patients
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all presenting patients.
• To work as part of the General Surgical team offering additional expertise in specialist area of Lower Gastro Intestinal
• To provide on call service as part of a 1 in 8 rota
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the General Surgery Department.
• Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

Details
Date posted: 29 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 421-MS-3948K
Job locations: Harrogate and District Foundation Trust, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration
• On the Specialist Register with the GMC or within 6 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT or equivalent in General Surgery
• Membership qualification e.g. FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Postgraduate thesis
• Completed fellowship programme
• ALS

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Training and experience in lower gastro- intestinal surgery, including laparoscopic colorectal surgery
• Training and experience in general surgery including emergency general surgery
• Training and experience in gastrointestinal endoscopy, including JAG accreditation (or equivalent) in colonoscopy
• Experience of and commitment to audit
• Extensive experience in management of surgical conditions.
• Training and experience in a field to complement the current surgical team

Desirable

• Five years supervised training in an appropriate STR equivalent training programme
• Skills and experience to contribute to our acute endoscopy rota for upper GI- bleeding

Research
Essential

• Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details
Employer name: Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Harrogate and District Foundation Trust, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX
Employer's website: https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/