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Consultant General Surgeon - Greater Manchester

The closing date is 31 October 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a Consultant General Surgeons to support with weekends theatres aimed at reducing elective care backlogs. The role focuses on providing high-quality, consultant-led care.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide high-quality surgical care as part of the General Surgery team. Key responsibilities include:

  • Assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients requiring general surgical input in both elective and emergency settings.

  • Performing a range of surgical procedures including abdominal, gastrointestinal, and soft tissue surgery.

  • Delivering comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care, ensuring safe and effective patient management.

  • Participating in the emergency on-call rota and providing timely surgical intervention for acute and trauma cases.

  • Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, patient-centred care.

  • Contributing to clinical governance, audit, teaching, and service development within the department.

About us

Outpatient Network (OPN)is a leading provider of high-quality, consultant-led outpatient services across the UK. We specialise in delivering efficient, patient-focused care by partnering with NHS Trusts, independent hospitals, and integrated care systems to support elective recovery and increase clinical capacity.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0377-25-0015

Job locations

Manchester University Hospitals

Manchester

M23 9LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will provide consultant-led surgical care for elective cases delivered through the companys NHS insourcing service. This includes assessment, operative management, and postoperative care of patients requiring planned general surgical procedures. The role supports the timely delivery of high-quality surgical services to reduce waiting times and improve patient outcomes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will provide consultant-led surgical care for elective cases delivered through the companys NHS insourcing service. This includes assessment, operative management, and postoperative care of patients requiring planned general surgical procedures. The role supports the timely delivery of high-quality surgical services to reduce waiting times and improve patient outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
  • CCT (or equivalent) in General Surgery.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience in elective general surgical procedures (e.g., hernia repair, cholecystectomy, minor soft tissue surgery).
  • Strong commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.
  • Ability to work flexibly across NHS partner sites.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
  • CCT (or equivalent) in General Surgery.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience in elective general surgical procedures (e.g., hernia repair, cholecystectomy, minor soft tissue surgery).
  • Strong commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.
  • Ability to work flexibly across NHS partner sites.

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).

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.

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

Outpatient Network

Address

Manchester University Hospitals

Manchester

M23 9LT


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Outpatient Network

Address

Manchester University Hospitals

Manchester

M23 9LT


Employer's website

https://www.outpatient.network/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Delivery Executive

Service Delivery Team

servicedelivery@outpatient.network

03332409693

Details

Date posted

02 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0377-25-0015

Job locations

Manchester University Hospitals

Manchester

M23 9LT


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