Consultant in Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgery (Benign Conditions)

Job overview

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Upper Gastro‑Intestinal Surgery (Benign Conditions) to join the General Surgery team at Macclesfield District General Hospital. This permanent opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the ongoing development of Upper GI and General Surgery services within a supportive and progressive department.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Upper GI Surgeon with an interest in benign upper GI and hiatal surgery, strong laparoscopic general surgery skills, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care. Enthusiasm for teaching, training, and service development is essential.

The General Surgery department provides comprehensive elective and emergency care, supported by a 1 in 6 emergency general surgery on‑call rota and a 24/7 middle‑grade tier. The multidisciplinary team includes Surgical Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Colorectal Nurse Specialists, and robust nursing and administrative support.

The hospital offers excellent facilities, including endoscopy, CT, MRI, and interventional radiology, and has a strong education and training ethos. This role offers the opportunity to join a Trust committed to clinical leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement, with access to shared office accommodation and dedicated secretarial support.

Hours per week:  11.80 PAs

Main duties of the job

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Provide consultant‑level care for patients with benign upper gastrointestinal conditions, including hiatal and laparoscopic upper GI surgery.
• Deliver high‑quality elective and emergency general surgical care, participating in the 1 in 6 emergency general surgery on‑call rota.
• Undertake outpatient clinics, operating lists, endoscopy sessions, and inpatient ward rounds.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including Surgical Advanced Clinical Practitioners, nurse specialists, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of Upper GI and General Surgery services, supporting Trust strategic objectives.
• Participate in teaching, training, and supervision of doctors in training, foundation doctors, and Surgical Care Practitioners.
• Support clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives within the department.
• Take part in service leadership and management activities, working closely with Clinical Leads and Directorate colleagues.
• Maintain professional development in line with GMC requirements, appraisal, and revalidation processes.
• Applicants must hold CCT or equivalent and must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register (or will attain within six months of interview date).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.