Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon

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

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

On-site parking

Annual leave

Job summary

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

The successful candidate will have broad general surgical experience with specialist colorectal training and will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop and improve colorectal services at

Qualifications

• CCT in General Surgery or equivalent and entry onto GMC Specialist Register
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Advanced laparoscopic surgery experience
• JAG accreditation in Lower GI Endoscopy
• Sub-specialist interest in Rectal Cancer and IBD Surgery

Responsibilities

• Undertake outpatient sessions at Salisbury District Hospital outpatient department
• Undertake operating sessions in main theatres and day surgery
• Provide on‑call general surgery cover on a 1:10 basis
• Support colorectal patients and contribute to endoscopy activity
• Contribute to teaching, audit, CPD and appraisal within the department
• Engage in clinical governance and department management

Skills

Laparoscopic surgery

GI endoscopy (JAG)

Rectal cancer

IBD surgery

Clinical judgement

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

CCT in General Surgery

Job description

Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon

Consultant

Main area Colorectal and General Surgery Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (On-call) Job ref 269-MD1016

Site Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Town Salisbury Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata if part time Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 11/12/2026

Job overview

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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• 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

We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work. Take a look at our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) for more detailed information https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/media/2lfatov2/employee-value-proposition-document-v12-final.pdf

These include but aren't limited to:-

• Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff
• Holiday entitlement for Medical and Dental staff starts at 27 days for Junior/Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and rises to 32 days after 5 years. Consultant entitlement starts at 32 days and rises to 34 days after 7 year.
• Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme
• Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme
• An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life's challenges
• Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for home
• Cycle to work scheme
• Uniform provided (where required)
• 40% bus discount exclusive to SFT employees (period tickets only)
• On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
• On site health and fitness club
• On site car parking (fees and restrictions apply)
• Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa eg those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying

We continue to encourage and support our staff to participate in the seasonal respiratory vaccination programme in order to protect themselves, colleagues and their patients.

GETTING TO WORK

We offer parking on site at Salisbury District Hospital, a daily charge applies. We encourage our staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible, and our Trust is well connected through the bus services to the city centre and other areas.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

We are committed to making Salisbury an inclusive and welcoming place for every single staff member, regardless of who they are and where they come from. Equality sits at the heart of everything we do, and we ensure that all employees have equal opportunity to develop, to apply for promotions and to work flexibly.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, martial status and age.

OTHER INFORMATION

If this job requires you to have DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the job, on appointment, you will be required to replay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed in instalments from your salary. Many staff use the DBS update service at a cost of £16 per annum but you need to sign up for this via their website.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

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