Job summary
We welcome applications for the post of Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon, Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time, substantive post focused on Colorectal Cancer delivery & supporting the provision of elective & emergency General Surgery.
The Department of Colorectal Surgery provides general surgical and specialist colorectal care to patients across all 3 main acute sites at MSEFT Basildon Hospital, Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford or Southend Hospital. You will be principally based Basildon Hospital but may be expected to work across our sites depending on professional or service needs.
The colorectal department is the 3rd largest in the country by volume of major cancer resections with an expanding colorectal robotic-surgical programme, with 3 Da Vinci robots across the Trust; complex pelvic surgery & cancer centre at Southend Hospital; established Neurogastroenterology, pelvic floor services & a complex abdominal wall service at Broomfield site.
You will join a dynamic and collaborative team, delivering high-quality care across the Trust. You should be experienced in major colorectal resections for both malignant and benign conditions. There may be opportunity to support applicants with benign subspeciality interests including Inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders and complex abdominal wall. Expertise in management of elective paediatric general surgery would also be desirable but isnot essential.
AAC date: 22nd April 2026
Main duties of the job
To provide consultant level General Surgery on call duties (1 in 10). This will include on site day-time cover and post take ward rounds, including emergency operating, although senior support can be provided.
To perform independent elective operating for the elective recovery of patients on the long waiting list, this may include working on Saturdays with compensatory days off during the week.
To provide outpatient colorectal and general surgical clinic service; this may include minor procedures
To provide specialist care in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
To participate in colorectal MDTs
To participate in 'hot' laparoscopic cholecystectomy list cover
To provide Emergency Surgical Ambulatory Care Clinics.
As well as being proficient in the subspecialist management of colorectal disease, you will be expected to manage general surgical conditions such as benign coloproctological disorders, abdominal wall and groin hernias. You will bee required to contribute to the management of General Surgical emergencies in adults and non-specialised emergency general surgery conditions in children, at 1 in 10 frequency.
Please note that while the main vacancy site is Basildon hospital, the on call duties will be carried out at Southend hospital.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
Desirable
- JAG accreditation for colonoscopy
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
Desirable
- Experience of development of business cases for service improvement
- Experience in paediatric surgery
Research/Audit Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
Desirable
- JAG accreditation for colonoscopy
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
Desirable
- Experience of development of business cases for service improvement
- Experience in paediatric surgery
Research/Audit Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
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).
