Job summary
The department offers specialist training in Laparoscopic Colorectal, Laparoscopic Benign Upper GI Surgery, as well as General Surgery. The successful candidate will work for 2 general surgeons at Northampton General Hospital (expected to be 6 months upper GI and 6 months colorectal depending on candidate's interests). We provide specialist colorectal services including surgery for cancer and benign disease (inflammatory bowel disease surgery including ileo-anal pouch surgery), in addition to benign Upper GI & Hepatobiliary surgery and laparoscopic repair of Complex Hernias.

This post is suited to ST3-ST8 level, who would like further training in general surgery to advance their career and enhance their CV. This is a service post, but clinical and surgical training will be provided to suit the candidate's needs.

The successful candidate will participate in the General Surgery Specialist Registrar full shift rota comprising of 13 registrar grades.

Main duties of the job
Key Duties include:

• General surgery ward rounds
• General surgery theatre lists
• Outpatient clinics and endoscopy
• Being trained and supported in the development of operative skills
• Participation in Clinical Governance, including effective clinical audit, continuing medical education and mandatory training.
• Contributing to departmental audit and research with consultant supervision. Opportunities are available to undertake personal research and enhance the CV
• Participation in teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students (University of Leicester and University of Oxford) and other hospital employees, as required.
• Participation in General Surgery Full Shift Rota 1:13 covering General Surgery when on call.

Job responsibilities
Job plan
The elective part of this post will be covering Colorectal or Upper GI surgery. Elective activities will include inpatient and day surgery lists, outpatient clinics and endoscopy lists. A designated clinical/educational supervisor will be allocated.

Opportunities are available for teaching, audit and research. The department has an excellent track record in presenting data at national and international meetings, in addition to publications in peer reviewed journals.

On-call commitment
Currently, we operate a 1 in 13 Full shift New Deal Compliant Rota for general surgery

Annual leave entitlement and study leave requests will be granted within the framework of the departments annual leave and study leave policies. Study leave is encouraged particularly in areas of interest to the post-holder.

The hospital has an excellent Post-Graduate Medical Centre that has just been extensively refurbished with library, audio-visual aids, seminar and committee rooms, as well as a comprehensive range of recreational facilities, swimming pools, squash and tennis courts etc.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.

Person Specification
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• FULL Registration with the GMC with a Licence to practice
• MRCS or equivalent
• ATLS or equivalent
• Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent (24months rotational training)
• General surgery operative experience evidenced by surgical logbook
• Good clinical skills & judgement
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Engagement in formal teaching above undergraduate level
• Evidence that laparoscopic appendicectomy & abscess drainage can be completed independently
• Ability to work as part of a team, and under own initiative

Desirable

• BSc or MD
• FRCS
• Previous clinical experience within the NHS environment
• At least 12 months experience in General Surgery at ST3 grade
• Ability to prioritise workload and to lead a ward round
• Undertaken a lead role in Audit or Quality Improvement

Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year, per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 265-8306840-SUR
Closing date: 09 November 2026
Apply: Apply through our website

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. Northampton General Hospital's privacy notice applies. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.