Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Job Summary The role supports the busy on‑call rota with increased consultant on‑site involvement. Advanced minimal‑access surgery and/or robotic surgery experience in colorectal surgery is essential. The post is based in the Lower GI surgical unit and works closely with 8 consultant colleagues and a specialist to cover general lower GI work. It requires sufficient general surgical experience to manage emergencies and a strong research interest in colorectal disease.Main

Duties

• Perform colorectal cancer resections, with over 90% minimally invasive access.
• Lead and participate in colorectal procedures, including robotic procedures.
• Attend multidisciplinary teams for inflammatory bowel disease and complex Crohn’s disease surgery.
• Provide on‑call service in general surgery for up to 7 days, covering emergency and complex cases.
• Develop specialist services in complex abdominal wall reconstruction and intestinal failure.
• Collaborate with radiology, nutrition and external partners for patient care.
• Contribute to audit and research, publishing case series and outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• FRCS or equivalent.
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights.
• Evidence of an advanced colorectal fellowship.
• JAG accreditation for lower GI endoscopy.
• Training in general surgery and ability to manage common surgical emergencies.

• Desirable:
  Higher degree or postgraduate thesis.
• Experience in robotic colorectal surgery.
• Experience in intestinal failure management.
• Experience in other specialties.

Additional Criteria

• Evidence of participation in audit.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Publications, prizes and honours.
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• IT skills and effective presentation ability.

Legal & Administrative InformationDisclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants must provide a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Certificate of Sponsorship:
Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.ContactClinical Lead Gerald David ()#J-18808-Ljbffr