Job Description

This post is to cover long-term sickness.
To join a team that provides comprehensive consultant-based patient-centred management of General Surgical and colorectal conditions including diagnosis of malignant colorectal disease. To participate in the General Surgery emergency on call rota.
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a consultant led service.The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department. To provide on call support out of hours.
Main duties of the job
The appointment to this post has two main aims
To join a team that provides comprehensive consultant-based patient-centred management of General Surgical and colorectal conditions.
To participate in the General Surgery emergency on call rota
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a consultant led service.

• The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Department

• To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on call
• To carry out ward rounds

To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme
To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, SpRs, STs and other staff as appropriate
Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Details
Date posted
29 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
109,725 to 145,478 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7548571
Job locations
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The general clinical duties would be shared on an equal basis with the present Consultants and include all duties normally expected in the management of surgical patients. Duties will be based at Stepping Hill and possibly Buxton Cottage Hospital. Where the post holder is required to travel between sites, clinic times are adjusted to allow for travel.
Indicative Job plan
The contract will be offered at 10PAs + 3% On call supplement.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16. Job description
Job responsibilities
The general clinical duties would be shared on an equal basis with the present Consultants and include all duties normally expected in the management of surgical patients. Duties will be based at Stepping Hill and possibly Buxton Cottage Hospital. Where the post holder is required to travel between sites, clinic times are adjusted to allow for travel.
Indicative Job plan
The contract will be offered at 10PAs + 3% On call supplement.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• FRCS (General Surgery)
• Appropriate higher surgical qualifications / MB.BCh or its equivalent
• Entry onto the General Medical Councils Specialist Register or in receipt of CCT within 6 months of interview

Desirable

• Evidence of Specialist development in Upper GI Surgery

Knowledege
Essential

• Clinical Governance

Experience
Essential

• Comprehensive Patient Management

Skills and Ability
Essential

• Experience of supervision of junior medical staff

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• FRCS (General Surgery)
• Appropriate higher surgical qualifications / MB.BCh or its equivalent
• Entry onto the General Medical Councils Specialist Register or in receipt of CCT within 6 months of interview

Desirable

• Evidence of Specialist development in Upper GI Surgery

Knowledege
Essential

• Clinical Governance

Experience
Essential

• Comprehensive Patient Management

Skills and Ability
Essential

• Experience of supervision of junior medical staff

Skills Required