Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic General Surgery Locum Consultant with a specialist interest in Emergency General Surgery.

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care and committed to shaping the future of our Emergency General Surgery and Surgical Ambulatory Care services.

The successful applicant will join our friendly and forward‑thinking General Surgery Department within the Surgery and Cancer Division at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. You will play a key role in driving positive service development, supporting clinical excellence, and contributing to an improving patient experience.

This post is offered as an 8PA locum consultant role, for a fixed term of 12 months.

Main duties of the job

This is a 12 month locum post providing an exciting opportunity to actively develop a Surgical Ambulatory Care Unit (SACU) service. The SACU is already established in its own dedicated area, however, we have funding for this post to progress and develop this essential service in support of providing the best care for our patients. The candidate will need to be dynamic and enthusiastic to drive forward this positive development.

Alongside SACU service delivery and development the post will also include some general surgical outpatient clinics and elective operating sessions. The post holder will join a team of Consultants with interests in Colorectal Surgery, Upper GI Surgery, Emergency General Surgery, General Surgery and Breast Surgery.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.