Job summary
The post offers comprehensive experience in all aspects of the specialty including robotic surgery in a well-supported and closely supervised environment.

You will provide support to the Consultants within the General Surgery Unit (Colorectal) and participate in outpatient clinics, operating sessions and emergency on call. You will also supervise juniors within the department and will be involved in teaching. There is a potential opportunity to rotate between the sub-specialties mentioned above as necessary.

Whilst this post is not recognised for training purposes, the Trust are committed to providing a supportive learning environment to maximise your career potential. There is a well-established local teaching programme and it is expected that you will participate in these sessions. Time will be allocated to you for educational activities to broaden your knowledge and experience.

The posts are whole time with a 1:16 full shift pattern two tier rota.

Main duties of the job
The post offers comprehensive experience in all aspects of the specialty including robotic surgery in a well-supported and closely supervised environment.

You will provide support to the Consultants within the General Surgery Unit (Colorectal) and participate in outpatient clinics, operating sessions and emergency on call. You will also supervise juniors within the department and will be involved in teaching. There is a potential opportunity to rotate between the sub-specialties mentioned above as necessary.

About us
This is a busy acute General Surgical Unit dealing with a wide variety of elective and emergency surgery.

The colorectal surgery is mainly performed at The James Cook University Hospital. The unit provide care for broad range of colorectal procedures including all benign and cancer related to colorectal speciality. We have two dedicated laparoscopic theatres with ICG technology. In addition, we have established robotic training programme with existing established trainers. Rest of the colorectal surgeons are in the process of establishing robotic training.

Details
Date posted: 14 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 to £67,325 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 328-DHUGS-MED-8182332
Job locations: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Passed MRCS Part A&B

Experience
Essential

• Experience in General Surgery elective and emergency work
• Evidence of clinical audit
• Regular attendance at and participation in audit meetings
• Used to working within the NHS and a team based structure.

Desirable

• A range of General Surgery experience
• Experience of teaching medical and other staff

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential

• Evidence of core clincial knowledge, operative and diagnostic skills in managing urological patients in the emergency and elective settings as a Registrar in surgery.

Desirable

• An understanding of clinical governance
• Clear evidence of intention to specialise in surgery

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director
Chakri Munipalle
chakri.munipalle@nhs.net
01642850850

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.