Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Harlow, CM20 1QX
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 September 2026
22 days left
Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Colorectal Surgeon to join our team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. The successful candidate w...
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.
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.
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.
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 trials
- Previous experience working in the NHS or similar healthcare system
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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