Colorectal Surgeon – General Colorectal

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Consultant Surgeon to join their esteemed Colorectal Unit at a state-of-the-art hospital. This role involves managing both benign and malignant conditions, contributing to a collaborative team of skilled surgeons. You will provide direct clinical care, participate in endoscopy sessions, and engage in multidisciplinary meetings, all while ensuring high standards of patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate surgeon to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in colorectal and general surgery with a focus on complex cases.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care in colorectal and general surgery.
• Participate in on-call duties and emergency services.

Skills

Colorectal Surgery

General Surgery

Endoscopy

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Specialization in Surgery

Job description

Job summary

INTRODUCTION

This is an NHS post in Colorectal and General Surgery attached to the Department of Surgery at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), part of the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. QEHB is a state-of-the-art hospital opened in June 2010, providing a full range of tertiary and supra-regional services. It is the main hospital for the Centre for Defence Medicine, with a comprehensive military medical staff, and the main receiving hospital for injured servicemen and women in combat. The hospital is a regional trauma centre equipped with 100 ITU beds, multiple CT scanners (including one in A&E), MRI scanners, and PET imaging.

The Colorectal Unit at QEHB offers services for colorectal cancer and benign conditions, including complex cases such as peritoneal malignancy, early colorectal cancer, and exenterative surgery. It also provides familial colorectal cancer and polyposis services, anal cancer treatment, inflammatory bowel disease management, intestinal failure, complex proctology, and pelvic floor disorders. The successful candidate will join a team of thirteen colorectal surgeons and contribute to both benign and malignant disease management.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to provide 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week, divided into 8.5 sessions of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 sessions of supporting professional activity (SPA). An additional SPA may be granted if justified.

Elective Activity

The weekly timetable will be flexible. The team covers four full-day operating lists at QEHB and four at Solihull Hospital weekly. The appointee must ensure coverage during leave periods. Responsibilities include weekly endoscopy and clinic sessions, as well as attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings, monthly consultant meetings, and morbidity & mortality/govemance meetings.

On Call Activity

The appointee will contribute to the Emergency On-Call service for General Surgery, with a rota split into midweek (Monday-Thursday) and weekend (Friday-Sunday) shifts, with handovers on Monday and Friday mornings. The initial on-call frequency is 1:6 for midweek, reducing to 1:14 after two years, and 1:11 for weekends.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust promotes an inclusive culture, valuing diversity and supporting staff with disabilities through reasonable adjustments. We aim to develop compassionate, culturally competent leaders and create a welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive.

Date posted: 23 April 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 12142

Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, B15 2TH