MRCS 1868; LSA 1869.
Sutcliffe, of Scarborough, studied medicine at MRI and was physicians assistant and house surgeon in 1869 and 1870. Sutcliffe was then honorary surgeon to Hulme Dispensary and divisional surgeon to Manchester Police before settling in general practice in Moss-Side, where he was also medical officer of health. Sutcliffe was a fellow of the Obstetrical Society of London.