Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon to join the GI Unit at Salisbury District Hospital. The post is full-time, with 10 programmed activities per week (8.5 Direct Clinical Care, 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities), including CPD, audit, teaching, research and appraisal.

The role carries a 1-in-10 on-call commitment, with flexible weekday hours and occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• CCT in General Surgery and GMC registration required.
• Advanced colorectal specialization and proven surgical skills.
• Experience in leading or participating in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Undertake outpatient sessions at Salisbury District Hospital.
• Perform operating sessions in main theatres and day surgery.
• Provide 1:10 on-call cover for general surgery and colorectal patients.
• Support colorectal endoscopy activity and governance activities.
• Contribute to teaching, training and research within the department.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patient-centred care

Education

CCT in General Surgery

GMC Licence to practice

Job description

Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon

We are seeking an experienced Colorectal Consultant Surgeon to join the GI Unit at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, based at Salisbury District Hospital.The successful candidate will have broad general surgical experience, specialist training in colorectal surgery, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to develop and improve colorectal services.

This is a full-time post comprising 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week: 8.5 PAs for Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 PAs for Supporting Professional Activities, including CPD, audit, teaching, research and appraisal.

The role includes a 1-in-10 on-call commitment, with flexible working arrangements covering extended weekday hours and occasional weekends. Weekend and extended working will form part of the standard timetable, with appropriate time off in lieu or remuneration in line with NHS consultant terms and conditions. Typically, no more than four or five weekend work periods or extended working weeks will be scheduled annually, with reasonable advance notice provided.

Interview Date: 11th December 2026

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job include:

Undertake outpatient sessions in the purpose-built outpatient department of Salisbury District Hospital.

Undertake operating sessions in the main operating theatres and in the day surgery of the District Hospital.

Take part in the provision of emergency general surgery on call cover for Salisbury District Hospital on a 1:10 basis.

Take part in the provision of support and advice for colorectal patients at Salisbury District Hospital on a 1:10 basis, to run concurrently with general surgery on call.

Provide support to the colorectal contribution to endoscopy activity

Share extra on call commitments during periods of leave of colleagues.

Contribute to the management of the department and the hospital.

Contribute to the teaching of both undergraduates and trainees.

Actively engage and contribute to the trust clinical governance processes.

The above duties are intended as a guide to the general duties required of this post and may vary from time to time. It does not form part of the terms and conditions of employment.

To find out more about the role and living and working in Salisbury please look at our interactive candidate information pack

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the role and living and working in Salisbury please look at our interactive candidate information pack

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Possession, or within 6 months of possession, of a CCT in General Surgery leading to entry onto GMC Specialist Register at date of interview
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Experience

• Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
• JAG accreditation in Lower GI Endoscopy
• A sub-specialist interest in Rectal Cancer
• A sub-specialist interest in IBD Surgery
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems and demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach
• Experience in managing risk and knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
• Proven ability to work effectively in a range of clinical settings: wards/outpatient/ theatre
• Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice

Management Experience

• Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team, including a multidisciplinary team and to motivate and develop staff
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively: capacity to organise own workload
• Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance targets
• Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the department/Directorate
• Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors

Skills

• Demonstrates clarity in written and spoken communication.
• To be empathetic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspective and treat others with understanding
• Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options

Teaching

• Demonstration of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and others. Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others

Audit and Research

• Experience in, and commitment to clinical audit
• Understanding of GCP in Clinical Research
• Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• A strong academic and research background allowing the appointee to take a lead role in research in the department and Trust.

Other attributes

• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
• Good interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£113,565 to £150,569 a yearper annum pro rata if part time