York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Speciality Doctor, General Surgery & Urology

The closing date is 19 March 2026

Job summary

A Specialty Doctor in the NHSprovides specialised medical care, working as part of a team under the supervision of consultants, and often taking on responsibilities related to patient care, teaching, and clinical governance.They will typically have at least four years of postgraduate training, with at least two in their chosen specialty.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will initially be based at Scarborough and join the General Surgery team consisting of 23 consultants and 4 Associate Specialist working across the Trust sites. We perform a full range of upper and lower GI surgery including, but not limited to, laparoscopic and robotic colorectal cancer surgery, TAMIS, complex abdominal wall surgery, pelvic floor surgery, pelvic endometriosis surgery, advanced proctology, advanced colonoscopy, IBD surgery, ano-rectal physiology,laparoscopic bariatric surgery, laparoscopic anti reflux surgery, laparoscopic hernia surgery, open , robotic and laparoscopic complex abdominal wall reconstruction surgery, laparoscopic biliary surgery (including lap US and lap CBD exploration), minimally invasive pancreatic surgery and upper GI physiology. Elective day surgery services are provided on both our main sites. Robotic surgery is carried out at York, however major acute and elective cases are performed at across both sites. To gain experience in the department we can offer the opportunity cross site.

In addition, unselected emergency general surgery on call admissions are cared for on both sites. A separate vascular surgery on call rota is provided, based on the York site.

The role available is initially based at Scarborough, however there will be opportunities to work on the York site. Decision to move is based on development of clinical skills, training needs and required evidence for the Portfolio Pathway application.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7822554-GS-S

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients from and around Scarborough.

To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor

To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To undertake duties as defined within the job description in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.

To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts Corporate Induction.

To participate in the Trusts statutory and mandatory training programme

To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.

To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.

To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients from and around Scarborough.

To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor

To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To undertake duties as defined within the job description in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.

To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts Corporate Induction.

To participate in the Trusts statutory and mandatory training programme

To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.

To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.

To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and skill.
  • Able to critically review and apply research to clinical situations.
  • Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees.

Desirable

  • Able to organise and manage the department targets.
  • Understands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice
  • Completion of minimum 2-years' in a full-time specialty training programme in General Surgery or equivalent gained on a part-time basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies

Desirable

  • Higher teaching qualification.
Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and skill.
  • Able to critically review and apply research to clinical situations.
  • Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees.

Desirable

  • Able to organise and manage the department targets.
  • Understands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice
  • Completion of minimum 2-years' in a full-time specialty training programme in General Surgery or equivalent gained on a part-time basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies

Desirable

  • Higher teaching qualification.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant General Surgeon

Mathew Giles

mathew.giles@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7822554-GS-S

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


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