University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant General/Colorectal Surgeon

The closing date is 16 March 2026

Job summary

This is a 6-month fixed term locum post attracting 10 PA's per week. The colorectal unit at UHD is nationally renowned for minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery, pelvic floor surgery, specialist pelvic endometriosis surgery (delivered jointly with the gynaecologists) and advanced proctology (laser, HRA). The appointee will be expected to deliver independent specialised care across the breadth of colorectal and general surgery according to the needs of the service but will be expected to focus on supporting the severe endometriosis service, The High Resolution Anoscopy and Laser proctology service, the general surgical on call rota which will include managing paediatrics and trauma

Main duties of the job

The anticipated job plan will typically include up to 8 DCC of weekly activity:

  • Cross site working between Bournemouth and Poole
  • Participating as a full member of the consultant on call rota
  • Covering the clinical activities for a consultant colorectal surgical colleague currently on sabbatical which includes subspeciality support for the UHD endometriosis service ( operating lists, outpatients, MDT and endoscopy)
  • Support for the UHD HRA and laser service ( clinics, theatre sessions and endoscopy).

The working pattern will change at the end of July when the merger of Bournemouth and Poole Hospital's is complete. Flexibility in activity for this interim period is an essential requirement.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service anticipated during 2026. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year PA

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-M3817

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth & Poole Hospitals

Bournemouth & Poole

BH15 2JB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience in the specialty including management of complex endometrisosis, high resolution anoscopy; laser applications in proctology; experience of paediatric surgical emergencies, the management of poly trauma
  • Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty
  • Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality
  • Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients

Desirable

  • Additional training/skills/ interest in trans anal surgery and experience of managing and treating biliary conditions

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • FRCS General Surgery
  • CCT in General Surgery or within 6 months or CESR

Desirable

  • Higher Degree
  • JAG accreditation in colonoscopy

Other

Essential

  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff
  • Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
  • Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings
  • Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification in medical education

Management & Administration

Essential

  • Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty
  • Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines
  • An understanding of Clinical Governance

Desirable

  • oProven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals
Person Specification

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience in the specialty including management of complex endometrisosis, high resolution anoscopy; laser applications in proctology; experience of paediatric surgical emergencies, the management of poly trauma
  • Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty
  • Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality
  • Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients

Desirable

  • Additional training/skills/ interest in trans anal surgery and experience of managing and treating biliary conditions

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • FRCS General Surgery
  • CCT in General Surgery or within 6 months or CESR

Desirable

  • Higher Degree
  • JAG accreditation in colonoscopy

Other

Essential

  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff
  • Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
  • Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings
  • Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification in medical education

Management & Administration

Essential

  • Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty
  • Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines
  • An understanding of Clinical Governance

Desirable

  • oProven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth & Poole Hospitals

Bournemouth & Poole

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth & Poole Hospitals

Bournemouth & Poole

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Surgeon, Clinical Director for Surgery

Sanjaya Wijeyekoon

sanjaya.wijeyekoon1@nhs.net

03000194586

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year PA

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-M3817

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth & Poole Hospitals

Bournemouth & Poole

BH15 2JB


Supporting documents

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