Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Consultant in Colorectal Surgery to join our dynamic surgical team within the General and Vascular Directorate on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing service at a pivotal time, supporting the delivery of complex colorectal care while playing a key role in maintaining high standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.
Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will make a meaningful impact. You will work within an experienced multidisciplinary team that values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement, while contributing to the delivery of specialist colorectal services for a diverse patient population.
If you are a consultant surgeon looking for a role where you can make an immediate difference, support service resilience and contribute to the ongoing development of colorectal care during this six-month locum appointment, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will provide senior clinical leadership across colorectal services, contributing to cancer pathways, elective and emergency care, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Working closely with a dedicated team of consultants, nurses and allied health professionals, you will help ensure timely patient assessment, effective decision-making and the continued delivery of safe, responsive surgical care.
A key part of the role involves providing senior clinical oversight of inpatient care, including leading ward rounds, supporting complex decision-making and ensuring effective care planning for surgical patients. You will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate treatment pathways and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
You will also contribute to outpatient and cancer pathway activity, including clinic work and virtual clinics where appropriate, helping maintain efficient patient flow and timely assessments. The postholder will participate in the general surgical on-call rota, providing senior input for urgent and emergency cases.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will support service delivery, theatre utilisation and pathway management while maintaining high standards of clinical governance and patient safety. This role requires a skilled colorectal surgeon with strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the full job description and person specification provided.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, Clinical Director on behalf of the Divisional Drector and Medical Director, this is not designed to be exhaustive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the full job description and person specification provided.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, Clinical Director on behalf of the Divisional Drector and Medical Director, this is not designed to be exhaustive.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC registration
- CCT in General Surgery or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Clinical experience
Essential
- Evidence of competence in general and colorectal elective surgery
- Experience in general emergency surgery including common paediatric emergencies and trauma Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality
- Ability to independently run the acute surgical take
- ATLS
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of attendance at management course
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Academic & Research
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Communication
Essential
- Good Spoken and written English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC registration
- CCT in General Surgery or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Clinical experience
Essential
- Evidence of competence in general and colorectal elective surgery
- Experience in general emergency surgery including common paediatric emergencies and trauma Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality
- Ability to independently run the acute surgical take
- ATLS
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of attendance at management course
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Academic & Research
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Communication
Essential
- Good Spoken and written English
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.
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.
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).
