Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea, Basildon; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A large National Health Service Trust seeks a Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon to provide high-quality surgical care and outpatient services. Successful candidates will primarily manage cases involving colorectal resections and general surgical emergencies. This full-time position offers the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive environment across various sites. Ideal candidates should have robust experience in both malignant and benign colorectal conditions and engage in laparoscopic surgery.

Qualifications

• Experience in major colorectal resections for both malignant and benign conditions.
• Proficient in the subspecialist management of colorectal disease.
• Desirable expertise in elective pediatric general surgery management.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant level General Surgery on call duties.
• Perform independent elective operating for patient recovery.
• Provide outpatient colorectal and general surgical clinic service.
• Participate in colorectal MDTs.

Skills

Experience in major colorectal resections

Proficiency in laparoscopic colorectal surgery

Expertise in management of elective pediatric general surgery

Experience in managing general surgical emergencies

Education

Qualified Consultant Surgeon

Job description

We welcome applications for the post of Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon, Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT). Full-time, substantive posts are available following new investment in the General Surgery Directorate focused on Colorectal Cancer delivery and supporting the provision of elective and emergency General Surgery.

The Department of Colorectal Surgical provides general surgical and specialist colorectal care to patients across all 3 main acute sites at MSEFT; Basildon University Hospital, Broomfield hospital in Chelmsford or Southend University hospital, with consultant posts available at each of these sites. Successful candidates will be principally based at one of these sitesbut may be expected to work across different sites depending on professional or service needs. Site profiles are included in the job description and we welcome applicants to get in touch.

MSEFT is one of the largest Trusts in the country serving a population in excess of 1.2 million people. The colorectal department is the 3rdlargest in the country by volume of major cancer resections with an expanding colorectal robotic-surgical programme, with 3 Da Vinci robots across the Trust; complex pelvic surgery and cancer centre at Southend Hospital; established Neurogastroenterology and pelvic floor services; and a complex abdominal wall service at Broomfield site.



AAC Date: 5th September 2025

To provide consultant level General Surgery on call duties (1 in 10). This will include on site day-time cover and post take ward rounds, including emergency operating, although senior support can be provided.

To perform independent elective operating for the elective recovery of patients on the long waiting list, this may include working on Saturdays with compensatory days off during the week.

To provide outpatient colorectal and general surgical clinic service; this may include minor procedures

To provide specialist care in laparoscopic colorectal surgery

To participate in colorectal MDTs

To participate in ‘hot’ laparoscopic cholecystectomy list cover

To provide Emergency Surgical Ambulatory Care Clinics

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.


We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Are you looking for an exciting Consultant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?

uccessful candidates will join a dynamic and collaborative team, delivering high-quality care across the Trust. Applicants should be experienced in major colorectal resections for both malignant and benign conditions. There may be opportunity to support applicants with benign subspeciality interests including Inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders and complex abdominal wall. Expertise in management of elective paediatric general surgery would also be desirable but is not essential.

As well as being proficient in the subspecialist management of colorectal disease, successful candidates will be expected to manage general surgical conditions such as benign coloproctological disorders, abdominal wall and groin hernias. The postholders are required to contribute to the management of General Surgical emergencies in adults and non-specialised emergency general surgery conditions in children, at 1 in 10 frequency.



For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Aug 2025