Colorectal Consultant

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant in Colorectal Surgery. The post is predominantly based at the City site, with opportunities to support Anal Neoplasia and Early Rectal Cancer and to participate in cancer MDTs and resections.

The successful candidate will work with colorectal consultants and the wider team, contribute to on-call duties and a dedicated Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) session, and participate in ongoing CPD and teaching.

Qualifications

• Full and specialist GMC registration or eligible within 6 months of expected CCT date
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
• JAG accreditation in Lower GI Endoscopy or plan to achieve
• Evidence of thorough and broad training in colorectal and general surgery
• Ability to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Demonstrates expertise or interest in Anal Neoplasia and Colorectal Cancer
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
• Evidence of engagement with CPD and ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

• Work with colorectal consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Share day-to-day care of in-patients in the department
• Participate in joint consultant operating and manage waiting lists/operating lists
• Provide on-call commitment and dedicated SDEC session

Skills

Anal Neoplasia

Colorectal Cancer

General Surgery

Oncologic surgery

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

GMC registration

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons

JAG accreditation in Lower GI Endoscopy

MD/PhD or equivalent

CCT date eligibility or equivalent

Job description

As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working.

Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

This is a post for one consultant in Colorectal Surgery at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT), predominantly based at the City site (Bristol Royal Infirmary).

The successful candidate will be able to offer sub-specialist practice in Anal Neoplasia and Early Rectal Cancer, as well as to provide support to the Gynae-oncology and Endometriosis services. There will also be the opportunity to undertake resections as part of the cancer MDT and for benign disease. Experience in robotic colorectal surgery is desirable, but not essential. An academic interest would also be helpful to support the department. The post holder will have a general surgical on-call commitment and provide a dedicated session in Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be working with colorectal consultants already specialising in the above areas, in addition to colleagues within the wider multidisciplinary team.

There is a strong team approach to the care of patients and the clinical timetable is written to take into consideration on-call commitments and the overall annualised team-based job plan. This is designed to facilitate opportunities for joint consultant operating, as required, and to deal with variations in urgent workloads.

The consultant surgical members of the team share the day-to-day care of in-patients.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed description of the job please download the Job Description document or contact us. Thank you

Person specification

Qualifications, Training and Experience

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) OR Within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview (*)Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
• JAG accreditation in Lower GI Endoscopy or clear plan to achieve
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in colorectal and General Surgery.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Demonstrates expertise or interest in Anal Neoplasia and Colorectal Cancer
• Demonstrates clinical interests which will complement the current service provision
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
• Demonstrates experience in High Resolution Anoscopy and Endorectal Ultrasound

Clinical Knowledge, Skills, Clinical Governance and Audit

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to cancer services
• Ability to perform major resectional Colorectal Surgery
• Ability to perform complex laparoscopic surgery
• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme
• Broad range of IT skills

Research, Teaching and Training

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of peer review research papers relevant to the person specification.
• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.

Management and Leadership

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Ability to manage and lead a specialist unit, surgical directorate and working parties as appropriate.
• Attendance at a management training course and evidence of learning from it.

Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of the team and be able to integrate with current consultant colleagues, structure, balance and future development (to include resilience).
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations and critical approach to work.
• Caring attitude towards patients
• Commitment to continuing medical education.
• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other

• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
• Must be able to meet on-call requirements
• Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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