Job Description
Required to fill this new post within the Colorectal and General Surgery Department at St James’s University Hospital.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team of thirteen (ten WTE) colorectal consultants. We expect applicants to have thrived clinically and professionally at trainee level, conducted a higher degree (research/leadership/education) and to have completed a suitable fellowship in colorectal surgery. The current consultant team in the John Goligher Unit has a strong culture of support, teamwork, collaboration and multi-disciplinary working, with a focus on high quality, evidence-based surgery and clinical care. These values are fundamental to our unit, and we will place greater emphasis on commitment to them than on any individual subspecialty interest. Applications are therefore encouraged from candidates across all training backgrounds. The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to the Cancer MDT and whichever other MDT aligns with their sub-specialty interest(s). Whilst all surgeons are expected to perform resections for colon cancer, those with interests in IBD, IF etc may choose not to offer rectal cancer resection, although this is open to negotiation. Successful candidates can expect an all-day theatre list per week plus access to day surgery and endoscopy lists as required and in line with their practice. Each year our unit attracts excellent individuals to our post-CCT Fellowship, and it is imperative that all of our consultants are able to offer this level of training to continue to attract world-class fellows. Contribution to weekly unit breakfast meetings, consultant business meetings, consultant time-outs and monthly governance meetings is expected.
The successful applicant should possess MB,BS, FRCS (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Applicants should have established skills in Colorectal Surgery and its related specialties including Elective and Acute General Surgery. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
How will you help balance Leeds Teaching Hospitals role of providing secondary and tertiary care in Colorectal Surgery
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact:
Mr. Jim Tiernan, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon: j.tiernan@nhs.net
Mr. Julian Hance, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon: julian.hance@nhs.net
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 27th August 2026
Consultants in the Goligher Unit have a track record of leadership roles at both local and national level in education, research and specialty associations. The successful candidate would be expected to follow a similar course.
The unit remains at the forefront of international research into colorectal disease and is supported by world class pathology, gastroenterology and radiology departments. Our academic University department, led by Professor David Jayne, has a large portfolio of both basic science and translational research projects and opportunities to get involved in research will be encouraged.
The Leeds Colorectal Department consists of 12 surgeons named below, currently no SAS posts within the department, Our resident Doctor distribution within department is currently allocated at 5 alongside deanery allocations each year.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.