Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust invites applications from an enthusiastic Consultant Colorectal Surgeon to join our team in West Essex. The role focuses on high-quality colorectal and general surgical care, teaching, and service development across multiple hospital sites.

The post includes 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, with support for research, education, and leadership within a consultant-led department.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in General Surgery with a specialist interest in Colorectal Surgery.
• Proficient in colonoscopy and laparoscopic resections.
• Eligible for GMC registration and FRCS.
• CCT in relevant specialty or within 6 months of achievement.

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.
• Contribute to development and implementation of 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.

Skills

General Surgery

Colorectal Surgery

Laparoscopic techniques

Education

GMC registration with a licence to practise

FRCS or equivalent

CCT (or equivalent) in relevant specialty

Subspecialty training in Colorectal Surgery

Tools

Laparoscopic equipment

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job Plan

This is a full-time post comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), including 1.5 SPAs for supporting professional activities and 1.5 PAs allocated to general surgery on-call commitments.

The post holder will be required to work across multiple hospital sites (Harlow, St Margarets and Herts and Essex). Adequate time for travel between sites is recognised within the job plan. Appropriate arrangements are in place to ensure continuity of patient care, including consultant cover and handover processes when the post holder is working off-site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• FRCS or equivalent
• CCT (or equivalent) in relevant specialty or within 6 months of achieving
• Subspecialty training in Colorectal Surgery

Desirable

• Higher degree (e.g., MD, PhD) or additional postgraduate qualifications
• Formal teaching qualification (e.g., PGCert in Medical Education)

Experience

Essential

• Broad and relevant clinical experience in the specialty
• Experience in teaching and supervising resident doctors and medical students
• Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on a range of both elective and emergency problems in colorectal/ general surgery
• Full competence in laparoscopic colorectal surgery

Desirable

• Experience in service development or redesign
• Full JAG Accreditation in Colonoscopy
• Experience in curriculum development or educational leadership
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals involvement in clinical research or trialsPrevious experience working in the NHS or similar healthcare system