Job reference: 258779
Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
Job closing date: 22/11/2026
Job Type: Medical and Dental
Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 40
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
Department: General Surgery

NHS Grampian is seeking to appoint a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon to join our dynamic skilled team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI)—a leading tertiary referral centre and university teaching hospital in North East Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative, high-volume, and research-active Colorectal unit that delivers excellence in Oncology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Pelvic Floor Disorders, and advanced Cancer Surgery, including Pelvic Exenteration. With a strong emphasis on minimally invasive techniques, we have a well-established Robotic Surgery programme.

About the Role
As a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, you will:

• Work within a supportive and expert team of 8 Colorectal Consultants covering the full range of colorectal subspecialties.
• Play a key role in Colorectal cancer resections, contributing to a centre with a high volume of complex cancer cases.
• Have the opportunity to be involved in the management of IBD, Pelvic Floor conditions, and advanced Pelvic cancers.
• Work collaboratively with other specialties including Oncology, Radiology, Gastroenterology and Urology.
• Contribute to the General Surgery on-call rota, supporting Emergency Care.
• Have the opportunity to engage in academic research through the University of Aberdeen and work collaboratively with our unit academic team, with leadership opportunities in clinical trials and translational research.
• Be actively involved in training and mentoring medical students and surgical trainees, fostering the next generation of surgeons.
• While the post is primarily based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, there may be some service elective commitments at Stracathro Hospital and Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin.

Why Join Us?

• Cutting-Edge Surgical Facilities – Access to advanced minimally invasive surgery as part of our commitment to innovation. We also have a well-established Robotic programme.
• Tertiary Referral Expertise – Join a team managing complex colorectal cases across the North of Scotland.
• Academic and Research Opportunities – Work closely with the University of Aberdeen, leading or contributing to groundbreaking research.
• Supportive Team Culture – We foster collaboration, mentorship, and career development within a thriving surgical department.

Life in Aberdeen
Aberdeen is a vibrant, well-connected city offering an excellent quality of life. Known as the 'Granite City', it has a strong heritage in the oil and gas industry and is now the UK's new Green Energy Hub, making it an exciting place for career-minded professionals and families alike. The city boasts:

• Two world-class universities (University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University), making it a hub for education and research.
• A beautiful coastal location, with easy access to Royal Deeside, the Cairngorms National Park, and outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and golfing.
• Excellent schools, cultural attractions, and a growing food and drink scene.
• Great connectivity – Aberdeen International Airport offers direct flights to major UK and European cities.

Who We're Looking For
Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.

CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) or Portfolio Pathway route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive Consultant post once CESR or Portfolio Pathway specialist registration is awarded. Those with an International Recognised Specialist Qualification approved by GMC should have a confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register.

Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made. Whilst in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR or Portfolio Pathway Specialist Registration can be made to the GMC.

We welcome applications from skilled Colorectal surgeons with:

• FRCS (or equivalent) and GMC specialist registration in General Surgery (or within 6 months at time of interview).
• Experience in Colorectal cancer surgery and minimally invasive techniques.
• JAG accreditation in lower GI endoscopy.
• A passion for teaching, training, and research.
• Strong team working skills and the ability to work collaboratively across specialties.

Apply Now
This is a rare opportunity to join one of Scotland's leading Colorectal Surgery units. If you are a dedicated, ambitious Colorectal surgeon looking for a rewarding career in a progressive, supportive, and research-active environment, we encourage you to apply.
Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org
For further information please contact Shayanthan Nanthakumaran, Clinical Lead (shayanthan.nanthakumaran@nhs.scot), Karin MacLeod, Unit Operational Manager (karin.macleod@nhs.scot), or Craig Parnaby, Colorectal Surgeon (craig.parnaby@nhs.scot).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information for Candidates
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