Advertised role location: Craigavon Area Hosp-Main Building
Official document: Approved JD Con GenSurg Colorectal (approved 30Sept26) (pdf)
APPROVED BY ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS – 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
CONSULTANT GENERAL SURGEON
(with subspecialty interest in
Colorectal Surgery
Job Description

HSC VALUES
The below diagram details the values and associated behaviours that we expect staff working
within Health and Social Care (HSC) to display at all times;
HSC Value What does this mean?
What does this look like in
practice? - Behaviours
Working
Together
We work together for the best
outcome for people we care for and
support. We work across Health and
Social Care and with other external
organisations and agencies,
recognising that leadership is the
responsibility of all.
• I work with others and value everyone’s
contribution
• I treat people with respect and dignity
• I work as part of a team looking for
opportunities to support and help
people in both my own and other teams
• I actively engage people on issues that
affect them
• I look for feedback and examples of
good practice, aiming to improve where
possible
Compassion
We are sensitive, caring, respectful
and understanding towards those we
care for and support and our
colleagues. We listen carefully to
others to better understand and take
action to help them and ourselves.
• I am sensitive to the different needs
and feelings of others and treat people
with kindness
• I learn from others by listening carefully
to them
• I look after my own health and well-
being so that I can care for and support
others
Excellence
We commit to being the best we can
be in our work, aiming to improve and
develop services to achieve positive
changes. We deliver safe, high-
quality, compassionate care and
support.
• I put the people I care for and support
at the centre of all I do to make a
difference
• I take responsibility for my decisions
and actions
• I commit to best practice and sharing
learning, while continually learning and
developing
• I try to improve by asking ‘could we do
this better?’
Openness &
Honesty
We are open and honest with each
other and act with integrity and
candour.
• I am open and honest in order to
develop trusting relationships
• I ask someone for help when needed
• I speak up if I have concerns
• I challenge inappropriate or
unacceptable behaviour and practice

JOB TITLE:
CONSULTANT GENERAL SURGEON
(with subspecialty interest in Colorectal Surgery)
DEPARTMENT:
Surgery & Clinical Services
BASE/LOCATION:
All posts are appointed to the Southern Health and Social Care
Trust. The base hospital for this post is Craigavon Area Hospital
however the post holder may be required to work on any site
within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
REPORTS TO:
Mr A Neill – Clinical Director – Elective General Surgery
Ms C Jones – Clinical Director – Unscheduled & Emergency
General Surgery
PROFESSIONAL
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Mr M Haynes - Divisional Medical Director - Surgery & Elective
Care
OPERATIONAL
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Mrs Amie Nelson, Head of Breast, Endoscopy & General Surgery
Mr Declan McClements – Interim Director of Surgery & Clinical
Services
SUMMARY OF POST:
• This is a replacement post and will join a team of 12 General Surgeons based in the
Southern Trust.
• The post holder will participate in a 1:12 on-call including weekends. There is currently an
out-of-hours second on-call rota also in place making this a Category A on-call rota
supplement 5%.
• This is a 10 PA post; the Job Plan will be subject to review and may be increased if the post
holder wishes, providing this has been approved by the Clinical Director.
• This post will attract a salary of £110,681 - £145,517 per annum.
• This is a full-time position, however anyone interested in working part-time / job share is also
welcome to apply.
• Annual leave will be 32 days per annum initially rising to 34 days after 7 years’ seniority,
plus 10 statutory and public holidays.
• The post also has an attractive study leave entitlement of up to 30 days paid leave with
expenses in any period of three years.
• A relocation package may also be available if appropriate.
• The Southern Trust has established a dedicated revalidation support group which ensures
all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trainer appraiser and supports all doctors
through the revalidation process. The Trust has also appointed a Consultant and SAS
Lead for appraisal and revalidation.
• The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid
down by the GMC and is committed to providing time and financial support for these
activities.
• The post will attract all the terms and conditions and employment benefits associated with
an NHS post e.g. NHS indemnity; access to NHS pension scheme and many
additional benefits.

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is one
of the largest employers in Northern Ireland and
provides integrated patient / person centred
services to a population of c.388,688 people in
the local areas of Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon,
Dungannon, South Tyrone, Newry and Mourne.
Employing over 15,000 staff, the Trust provides a
wide range of hospital, community and primary
services. General acute in-patient hospital
services are located at Craigavon Area Hospital
and Daisy Hill Hospital. Acute Mental Health and
intellectual Disability in-patient hospital services
are located in the Bluestone Unit, also on the Craigavon Area Hospital site.
Working in collaboration with GP’s and other agencies, Trust staff provide locally based health
and social care services in Trust premises, in people’s own homes and in the community. The
Trust purchases some services, such as domiciliary, residential and nursing care and day care
from private and voluntary organisation.
The Southern Trust is keen to become an employer of choice for Consultants who choose to
spend their career with us. Our doctors play a vital role in the care and treatment of our patients
and in return you can expect a positive experience that will support your development as a key
member of the Southern Trust.
The Southern Trust maintains a strong reputation for teaching and training. Craigavon area
Hospital (CAH) and Daisy Hill Hospital (DHH) are both teaching hospitals of Queen’s University
Belfast (QUB). To maintain our reputation for teaching and to prepare the doctors of the future we
encourage and expect enthusiastic engagement from all staff at all levels.
We teach groups of third and final students in term time, following the curriculum set by the
University. We facilitate work shadowing after final exams for students prior to taking up posts in
August
Much of the formal bedside teaching is delivered by consultants (or delegated to trainees). Students
value the consultants’ experience not only of their chosen specialty but also of their teaching
experience. Consultants are also responsible for induction, assessment, marking cases,
management of complaints etc.
SOUTHERN TRUST ETHNIC MINORITIES STAFF NETWORK
The Southern HSC Trust is an inclusive organisation, inclusive of different races, ethnicity and
cultural backgrounds. We believe that every employee should have the opportunity to flourish
and reach their full potential without fear of discrimination or prejudice.
As part of this commitment to diversity and inclusion we have established a Staff Support
Network to support our ethnic minority colleagues (this would include international doctors and
nurses). We would encourage all staff who self-identify as a member of an ethnic minority group
to join.

Such a network within the Trust provides an opportunity for individuals to come together in a
safe, welcoming and shared working environment, to share ideas, raise awareness of
challenges and provide support to each other.
DUTIES OF THE POST
• The post holder will be a core member of the Colorectal MDT, and be actively involved with the
provision of elective and emergency care of patients.
• The post holder will be responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and continuing care of patients
with general surgical conditions and in conjunction with consultant colleagues will take part in
general surgical duties
• The post holder will, in co-operation with colleagues, share the general surgical workload and
be actively involved in the planning, scheduling and delivery of emergency and elective surgical
care. The elective work will include endoscopy, day-case and elective inpatient theatre work,
as well as outpatient sessions.
• The post holder will provide a surgical outpatient and inpatient service for the local resident
population as well as outreach clinics for SHSCT patients residing elsewhere in the area. The
post holder will be expected to have elective commitments on several sites within the SHSCT
(i.e. Armagh Community Hospital, Banbridge Polyclinic, Daisy Hill Hospital & South Tyrone
Hospital).
• The Emergency Service is separate from the Elective Service and involves each Surgeon
devoting themselves entirely to the daily management of surgical emergencies for a period of
1 full week in 12. The combined first and second on-call night rota is 1 in 6 on-call. Emergency
Activity on-call and at weekends is recognized through a regular PA allocation on the job plan
to cover the emergency commitment. The Surgeon of the Week will be supported by a senior
and two junior trainees and Foundation year 1 doctor.
• The post holder will be expected to work in teams to provide cover for inpatients for off-site
Consultant colleagues.
• The post holder will be involved in a number of clinical initiatives such as a commitment to the
Unit’s Robotic Assisted Surgery Programme, the Enhanced Recovery Programme, the
enhancement of the Ambulatory Service and improving day-case pathways.
• The post holder will be involved with the supervision, appraisal and teaching of Junior Doctors.
The teaching of Junior Doctors is an integral part of the clinical work. It is expected that the post
holder will undertake clinical and educational supervision across a range of trainee grades and
we will support you in obtaining recognized trainer status from the GMC.
• The post holder will undertake undergraduate teaching for Queen’s University of Belfast
students.
• CAH is a District General Hospital in which General Surgery manages emergency surgical
paediatric admissions between the ages of 5 to 16 years (conditions managed are abdominal
pain (principally appendicitis) and minor closed head injuries). Support Services on site include
24/7 Paediatric Services with additional Surgical Support at the Regional
Centre in Belfast (Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children). The post holder will

not be expected to carry out elective Paediatric Surgery.
The Department recognises and abides by the Trust’s Policy in relation Equality and Diversity.
Provision for travel times to and from elective and emergency commitments is recognised within
the annual Job Planning exercise and in accordance with the Trust Policy.
Office accommodation and secretarial support will be provided.
Supporting Professional Activity
Attendance at and participation in the audit of the structure, process and outcomes relating to these
issues is a requirement of the division. The post holder will be expected to adhere to and
participate in the Trust's Clinical Governance procedures.
The post holder will have access to a mentoring service within the Trust and there will be equity
between consultant colleagues.
WORK OF THE GENERAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT
- Admits approximately 4500 Emergency General Surgery patients per annum; now with an
increasing
focus on ambulating and same day emergency care for these patients
- Receives 10,000 Outpatient Referrals per annum
- Sees 5500 new and 4200 review outpatients attendances at Consultant-Led General Surgery
Clinics
- Undertakes 600 elective inpatient and 2100 elective day-cases procedures per annum
- In 2021 there were 269 colorectal cancers diagnosed, of which 171 had a resection
SOUTHERN TRUST GENERAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT STAFFING DETAILS
Consultants
Mr A Neill wte 1.0 General/Colorectal & Clinical Director (Elective Care)
Ms C Jones wte 1.0 General/Upper GI & Clinical Director (Emergency Care)
Mr G Dobson wte 1.0 General Colorectal
Mr E Epanomeritakis wte 1.0 General/GI/Colorectal
Mr G Hewitt wte 0.8 General/Colorectal
Mr D Mark wte 1.0 General/Colorectal
Mr M Mullan wte 1.0 General/Upper GI
Mr G McArdle wte 1.0 General/Colorectal
Mr K McElvanna wte 1.0 General/Colorectal
Mr A McGuigan wte 1.0 General/Colorectal
Mr R Thompson wte 1.0 General/Upper GI
Mr M Yousaf wte 1.0 General/GI/Colorectal
Locum Consultants x2 (temporary until all vacancies have been filled)

Ms H Mathers wte 1.0 Breast surgeon
Ms N Scally wte 1.0 Breast surgeon
Associate Specialists
Ms C Farnon wte 1.0 Breast Clinician
Mr P Hughes wte 1.0 General Surgery
2 x vacancies (will be recruited to once Public Consultation complete)
Specialty Doctors
Mr S Kumar wte 1.0 General Surgery
Dr M Rice wte 0.60 General/Breast
Mr R Mayes wte 1.0 General Surgery
Locum Specialty Doctors x 2
Junior doctors
7 x ST3+ trainees
7 x CT1-2 trainees
4 x FY2 trainees
15 x FY1 trainees

PROPOSED JOB PLAN / ROTA PATTERN
A provisional job plan is outlined below which illustrates the content, but not necessarily the
distribution of the individual fixed sessions. It is indicative only and may be subject to change
following discussion with your clinical manager and Head of Service to deliver against service
delivery.
Please note all Consultants within the Team will regularly rotate off the Craigavon site for some
elective sessions, for example one week in six there may be a requirement to perform an elective
week in Daisy Hill Hospital this will involve a day-case list, endoscopy list and outpatient clinics.
DAY
TIME WORK ACTIVITY
LOCATION
HOURS
Total
Prem
DCC SPA APA EPA
Mon

08:30 - 09:00 Ward round CAH 0.5
4.5
09:00 - 13:00 Endoscopy (alt wks) CAH 2.0
15:00 - 17:00 Admin CAH 2.0
Tues

08:30 - 09:00 Ward round CAH 0.5
6.5
09:00 - 1300 SPA 4.00
1300 - 17:00 DSU Theatres (alt wks) CAH 2.0
Wed

08:30 - 09:00 Ward round CAH 0.5
6
09:00 - 12:30 Outpatient clinic CAH 3.5
13:00 - 15:00 SPA CAH 2.00
Thurs
08:30 - 09:00 Ward round CAH 0.5
9
09:00 - 12:30 Theatre CAH 3.5
12:30 - 14:00 GI MDT CAH 1.5
14:00 -17:30 Theatre
CAH
3.5
Fri
08:00 - 08:30 Ward round CAH 0.5
8
08:30 - 09:00 X-Ray CAH 0.5
09:00 - 09:30 Post grad teaching CAH 0.50
0930 – 13:00 Outpatient clinic CAH 3.5
13:00 –16:00 Admin CAH 3.0
TOTAL HOURS
27.5 6 0.5 34
PAs
6.875 1.5 0.125 8.5
Programmed Activities Number of PA’s/ Sessions
Direct Clinical Care 6.875
Supporting Professional Activities 1.5
Additional Activities (UG & PG
Teaching)
0.125
On call 1.5
Total PA’s 10PA

Emergency Work
On-call Rota Frequency: 1 in 6
Agreed Category:
(consultants only)
Category A
On-call % Supplement 5%
The allocation of Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) and/or direct patient care included in
the Job Plan will be subject to review and may be increased if the post holder wishes to
undertake additional activity above the minimum required for revalidation, providing this has
been approved by the Clinical Director.
EMERGENCY GENERAL SURGERY SERVICE
From the 28 February 2022 the General Surgery Service within the Southern Trust moved to a
contingency arrangement for the management of its emergency general surgery patients and is
now operating a Single-Site Model whereby all emergency inpatients and operating takes place on
the Craigavon Site. This model will remain in place until the outcome of a Public Consultation is
known.
In response to the Single-Site Model the General Surgical Unit moved to a Surgeon of the Day
(SOD) and Surgeon of the Night (SON) system for the management of emergencies with defined
take periods and a named team responsible for patients. The SOD and SON have all their elective
commitments cancelled for the week they are on. Alongside this change the Unit also established
a weekday Ambulatory Service. Senior input in to this service is important as such a member of
the Consultant body is allocated to the Ambulatory Service each week, again having their elective
commitments for that time cancelled.
Balance between Direct Clinical Care and Other Programmed Activities
The Trust expects that all consultants undertake a minimum of 1.5 SPA’s (6 hours) in their job
plan every week. The Trust also recognises that there are various activities as identified by all
the Associate Medical Directors in each directorate and approved by the Medical Director where
additional SPA time will be necessary. Where a newly appointed consultant will be involved in
these additional SPA commitments, the precise balance of Programmed Activities in their job
plan will be reviewed on appointment and agreed as part of their individual Job Plan review.
These supporting professional activities may include participation in training of other staff,
medical education, continuing professional development, formal teaching of other staff, audit,
job planning, appraisal, research, clinical management and local clinical governance activities
are recognised within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
Programmed Activities for additional HPSS responsibilities and external duties will also be
allocated for special responsibilities that have been formally approved and/or appointed by the
Trust.
JOB PLAN REVIEW
This Job Plan is subject to review at least once a year by you and the Clinical Director before
being approved by the Chief Executive. For this purpose, a copy of the current Job Plan (and
Job Description, if appropriate), including an up-to-date work programme which may result from
a diary exercise and objectives agreed at annual appraisal, together with note(s) provided by
either side – of any new or proposed service or other developments need to be available. In the
case of a new employee, a review of the Job Plan will take place 3 months after commencement
and annually thereafter.

If it is not possible to agree a Job Plan, either initially or at an annual review, there are agreed
procedures for facilitation and appeal with the final decision normally being accepted by the
Trust Board.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This post will be contracted in accordance with:
Consultant Terms and Conditions which can be viewed at:
CLICK HERE
If you would like any additional information about this post, for example details of the
specialty or existing staff, please contact the Medical Staffing Office on 02837564701 /
Email: Medical.Recruitment@southerntrust.hscni.net
RAISING CONCERNS – RESPONSIBILITIES
• The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of
openness and transparency.
• The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act
in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and
their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The post holder will be required to:
1. Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through their own actions
and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
2. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements,
reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to their manager, and maintaining a
clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and
staff.
3. The HSC Code of Conduct for Employees sets out the standards of conduct expected of
all staff in the Southern Health & Social Care Trust and outlines the standards of conduct
and behaviours required during and after employment with the Trust. Professional staff
are expected to also follow the code of conduct for their own professions.
4. Adhere at all times to all Trust policies including for example:
• Smoke Free policy
• IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct
5. Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your
designated area of work.
6. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention
and control.

7. All employees of the trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as
part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and
administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All
such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited
exception, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information
Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Acts 1998. Employees are required to be
conversant with the Trusts policy and procedures on records management and to seek
advice if in doubt.
8. Take responsibility for their own ongoing learning and development, including full
participation in KSF Development Reviews/appraisals, in order to maximise their potential
and continue to meet the demands of the post.
9. Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to
patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes
into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.
This post may evolve over time and this Job Description will therefore be subject to review in
the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be
regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar
nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.
It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the
Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

JOB TITLE Consultant General Surgeon
(with subspecialty interest in Colorectal
Surgery)
DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE
Surgery & Clinical Services
LOCATION: Craigavon Area Hospital
SALARY £110,681 - £145,517 pa based on full-time
hours
HOURS Full-time (10 PA’s)
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage
although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it
clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not
being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Qualifications/
Registration
E1 Hold Full registration with the General Medical Council
(London) with Licence to Practice or be able to obtain by
time of appointment;
1
Shortlisting by
Application
Form
E2 Hold a higher professional diploma i.e. Fellowship of the
Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent qualification:
E3 Entry on the GMC (London) Specialist Register via
▪ CCT in the specialty (or within 6 months of the award
by the date of interview)
▪ Portfolio Pathway (or within 6 months of award by the
date of interview, evidenced by Portfolio Pathway
application submitted to GMC*)
*Please provide evidence including dates submitted and
acceptance of submission from GMC.
Other E4
Hold a full current driving license valid for use in Northern
Ireland and have access to a car on appointment.
2
SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/
selection stage:
Knowledge /
Skills / Abilities
E5 Knowledge of evidence based approach to clinical care.
Interview
E6 Understanding of the implication of clinical governance.
E7 Have an interest in teaching and research.
E8 Ability to lead and engender high standards of care.
E9 Ability to develop strategies to meet changing demands.
E10 Willingness to work flexibly as part of a team.
1
If successful at interview, applicants will be required to provide proof of their GMC application.
Applicants must be registered, with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.
2
This criterion will be waived in the case of a suitable applicant who has a disability which prohibits
them from driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements in order to meet the
requirements of the post in full.

E11 Good communication and interpersonal skills.
E12 Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
E13
Ability to effectively train and supervise medical
undergraduates and postgraduates.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to
ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet
these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Experience /
Qualifications
D1 Higher Degree e.g. MD/ChM or equivalent.
Shortlisting by
Application
Form
D2 Research / Publications
D3 Formal training in teaching methods
D4 Have completed a Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery
D5 Have experience in Robotic Assisted Surgery
D6 Have experience/interest of Enhanced Recovery
D7 Have an interest in the management of pelvic floor
dysfunction
D8 Be JAG Accredited for Upper & Lower GI Endoscopy
D9 Have management experience.
Ref No: 73826092 Date: September 2026
If you are interested in this consultant post but are perhaps not due to obtain your
CCT within the next 6 months we would still be very keen to hear from you. Please
feel free to register your interest in this post by forwarding an expression of interest
and your expected CCT date via email to
Medical.Recruitment@southerntrust.hscni.net
Notes to applicants:
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet
the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should
clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below,
using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note The Organisation
reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must
clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment
is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.
As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for The Organisation to
carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this
post can be confirmed.
THE ORGANISATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Successful applicants:
• may be required to attend for a Health Assessment
• can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting
salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has
experience relevant & equivalent to the post.
• are able to request Flexible Working from the 1
st
day of their employment. A number of
flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time
working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated
hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking
for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful
applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working
provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing
employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance.