Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Princess Alexandra Hospital; Harlow; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in Harlow is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Colorectal Surgeon to join our team. The post holder will provide high-quality clinical care, contribute to service development, and educate resident staff with broad General Surgery experience and a specialist interest in Colorectal Surgery.

The role involves leadership in clinical governance, participation in on-call rotas, teaching, research, and engagement in audit and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in General Surgery with a specialist interest in Colorectal Surgery.
• Proficient in colonoscopy and laparoscopic resections.
• Experience with on-call rota and acute surgical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care in General and Colorectal Surgery across elective, emergency, and outpatient settings.
• Participate in MDT meetings and case discussions with hospital and community teams.
• Develop and implement integrated clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Supervise and support resident medical staff.
• Engage in clinical audit, quality improvement, and research activities.
• Participate in clinical governance and risk management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and external partners.

Skills

Colorectal Surgery

General Surgery

Colonoscopy

Laparoscopic Surgery

On-call Duties

Tools

Robotic Surgery

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Colorectal Surgeon to join our team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. The successful candidate will provide high-quality clinical care, contribute to service development, and educate and train resident staff. The post holder is expected to have broad experience of General Surgery and a specialist interest in Colorectal Surgery with the ability and drive to contribute to the further development of the expertise in this area. The appointee will be proficient in all aspects of Colorectal Surgery, including colonoscopy and laparoscopic resections. The appointee will also be expected to fully participate in and support the General Surgery Consultant on call rota.

We are a department that provides a consultant-led service, collaborating across the surgical teams seeking to lead surgical innovation. Our department prides itself in allowing everyone to develop and bring their own areas of expertise and interest to what is already a very diverse mix of special interests.

The department has historically led the way in holding senior medical management roles and we would look to new consultants to join our group of educational supervisors.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care in General and Colorectal Surgery, including elective theatre lists, emergencies, outpatient clinics, and on-call services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions in hospital and community settings.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Supervise and support resident medical staff.
• Engage in clinical audit, quality improvement, and research activities.
• Participate in clinical governance and risk management.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and external partners.

Teaching and training

• Provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, resident doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
• Participate in postgraduate education and training programmes.

Research and innovation

• Support or lead research within the department.
• Contribute to publications and presentations at professional conferences.

Management and leadership

• Participate in departmental meetings and service planning.
• Contribute to workforce planning and service redesign initiatives.
• Take on leadership roles as appropriate within the department or Trust.

Programmed activities (PA) allocation

The post is offered on a full-time basis, comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week. The indicative split is as follows:

• Direct Clinical Care (DCC) – 6.92 plus 1.58 PA for on call – Includes outpatient clinics, elective theatre sessions, on-call duties, clinical admin, MDTs (including pre and post operative time).
• Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) – 1.5 – Includes CPD, audit, teaching, research, appraisal, and revalidation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides acute, specialist and community care to communities across West Essex and East Hertfordshire. Based in Harlow, we are an organisation committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Our diverse and growing workforce is central to our success. We are focused on continuous improvement, digital innovation, and workforce development. Looking ahead, we are preparing for a new hospital by 2032, while continuing to invest in our people, services, and partnerships to meet the evolving needs of our population.

Our vision

Modern - using up-to-date treatments, technology, and facilities.

Integrated - working as one to provide joined-up healthcare that puts patients first.

Outstanding - delivering healthcare that our patients deserve and makes us proud.

Our values

Patient at Heart - always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts.

Everyday Excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, and learning from both.

Creative Collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills, and talents to find new and better ways to care.

Why join us?

Career development: access to leadership programmes, research opportunities, and academic partnerships.

Innovation: be part of our digital transformation and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare.

Values Based Appraisals: The Trust has the necessary arrangements in place to support annual appraisal and revalidation. All consultants are expected to participate fully in the appraisal process, with appropriate time allocated within the job plan to support preparation and completion of revalidation requirements.

Inclusive culture: we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging, with active staff networks and wellbeing support.

Relocation support: we offer relocation packages and visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

Work-life balance: flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.

The Department of Colorectal and General Surgery at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our multidisciplinary team includes consultants, specialty doctors, trainees, nurses, and allied health professionals who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive care across theatres and outpatient settings.

Each consultant is supported with dedicated secretarial assistance, office space, and full IT facilities. A structured mentoring and onboarding programme is in place to support newly appointed consultants, reflecting the department’s strong emphasis on professional development and high performance.

Key features:

• Clinical services: We provide a full range of consultant led colorectal and general surgery services including surgery (including robotics) and outpatient clinics. This does include paediatric emergency surgical activity.
• Team structure: The department currently includes working across colorectal and general surgery 11 consultants, supported by a dedicated nursing, allied health professionals and admin teams.

Consultant Team

• Mr A Hussein – Clinical Lead – General Surgery and Colorectal
• Mr J Refson – Deputy Medical Director (Leadership and Integration)– Vascular and General Surgery
• Mr A Abidia – Vascular and General Surgery
• Mr S Vivekanandan – Colorectal and General Surgery
• Miss V Vijay – Colorectal and General Surgery
• Miss Mitty Das Mohapatra – Colorectal and General Surgery
• Mr R Durai – Colorectal and General Surgery
• Mr V Sivarajah – Locum Consultant in Colorectal and General Surgery
• Mr B Ivanov – Emergency and General Surgeon
• Mr F Kaldas – Emergency and General Surgeon
• Mr N Kirmani – Emergency and General Surgeon
• Miss H Pardoe – Chief Clinical Information Officer and Emergency and General Surgeon

The department has a strong, well-resourced, and highly engaged resident workforce supporting both service delivery and training excellence. This includes:

• SAS Doctors – 4
• Deanery (ST4+) – 2
• Trust Grade Registrars – 5
• Deanery Core Trainees – 8
• Trust Grade SHO – 4
• FY2 – 1
• FY1 – 16

This workforce underpins a high volume, high acuity surgical service and a leading training environment, particularly in minimally invasive and robotic surgery.

• Facilities: Our department is equipped with modern theatres (including Robotic surgery) and is integrated with Trust-wide electronic patient records (Alex Health).
• Education & training: We are a recognised training centre with strong links to local medical schools, offering a supportive environment for teaching and supervision.
• Innovation & development: The department is actively involved in quality improvement, service redesign, and digital transformation projects. We encourage innovation and support staff in leading change.