Locum Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is looking for a Locum Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon. The role involves integrating into an experienced team, focusing on high-quality surgical practices and innovation within the field. Ideal candidates should be on the Specialist Register in General Surgery and demonstrate high technical standards, with a desire to contribute to cancer care improvements. The position offers a dynamic work environment, exceptional facilities, and the opportunity to excel in colorectal surgery.

Qualifications

• Must be on, or within six months of entry to, the Specialist Register in General Surgery.
• Evidence of high technical standards in operative practice required.
• Must demonstrate interest in cancer pathway improvement and IBD.

Responsibilities

• Join a well-established unit and contribute to ongoing service development.
• Participate in emergency general surgery cover on-call.
• Assist in meeting cancer targets through the cancer pathway.

Skills

Technical standards in operative practice

Colorectal surgery expertise

Interest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Education

Specialist Register (CCT) in General Surgery

Higher postgraduate research degree (MS, MD, or equivalent)

Job description

Locum Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon

Employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Liverpool, L7 8XP

Pay:

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 01/03/2026

About this job

A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Locum Consultant Colorectal Surgeon with a special interest in laparoscopic colorectal surgery for a fixed period of six months, from April to September 2026. We are seeking a keen and dynamic consultant who will integrate effectively with the existing teams to deliver a first-class service.

This is an exciting time for Liverpool University Hospitals, with the opening of a brand-new hospital featuring state-of-the-art facilities. The Trust is committed to innovation and technological advancement within surgery, as reflected in the services we provide.

Applicants must be on, or within six months of entry to, the Specialist Register (CCT) in General Surgery, or hold an equivalent qualification for overseas graduates. Evidence of high technical standards in operative practice, particularly in colorectal surgery, is essential. A higher postgraduate research degree (MS, MD, or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will join a well-established unit and will be expected to contribute to the ongoing development of future services.

For informal enquiries, please contact:

• Professor S. Ahmed, Lead for Colorectal Surgery - 0151 706 3584
• Mr Peter Wright, Head of Operations - 0151 706 2981
• Ms Geraldine Mitchell, Divisional Medical Director - 0151 706 281

Clinical Commitments: The post will have 1:4 emergency general surgery on-call daytime cover at the Royal site.

In addition, the successful candidate will be part of the colorectal specialty on-call 1:12. There will also be out-of-hours on-call commitments 1:16 at the Royal site.

The Colorectal department works on three sites including Royal, Aintree, and day case surgery at BGH. Weekend on-call for general surgery will be 1:14. Professional Performance: The appointee will have continuing responsibility for the proper function of the work.

It is a requirement that if the employee has concerns about the professional performance of a member of the medical staff, they have a duty to speak to the person concerned. If the matter is potentially serious, or satisfaction is not obtained with the direct approach, concerns should be discussed with the Clinical Lead, and if still unsatisfactory, with the Associate Medical Director.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was formed to improve patient care and is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities.

From birth and beyond, the Group provides general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital offers elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital focuses on health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies yearly. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital provides 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

Applications are invited for suitably qualified individuals for a Locum Consultant Colorectal/ General Surgeon in the Division of Surgery, General Surgery care group with clinical duties at both Royal Liverpool and Aintree sites. This is a replacement post within the current Colorectal Unit of ten full-time Colorectal Consultant Surgeons. There is also an Emergency General Surgery rota covering acute admissions to the RLH site, emergency support for Liverpool Women’s Hospital and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. There is also an elective General Surgery component to the practice, including Day Case Surgery, on the BGH site.

The successful applicant will help meet cancer targets through the cancer pathway and ideally have a significant interest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We are a tertiary referral centre for IBD and ACPGBI accredited centre in the Northwest. There is regular access to a Da Vinci Robot for colorectal operating, and a well-established laparoscopic unit with ample kit and two very experienced surgical assistants available for support.

This advert closes on Sunday 15 Feb 2026

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