Clinical Associate Professor in Colorectal Surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you would be doing

You will be expected to lead an academic programme in Colorectal Surgery. The programme would be aligned with the strategies of all three divisions within the Department of Surgery and Cancer.

What we are looking for

You will be expected to demonstrate a developing international reputation in your field of research and an ability to attract funds to support this. Additionally, you will have a proven track-record in publishing, education, as well as a good reputation in provision of clinical service. You will be required to play an active role in leading undergraduate and postgraduate education in surgery. Clinical responsibilities will include development of the Colorectal service.

The Department strives to continuously improve its culture and makes all opportunities equitably available to all staff. Work flexibility is considered, on discussion between the academic and line manager to ensure staff are supported and provided with the best environment to achieve their potential.

Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria for the post can be found in the attached job description.

What we can offer you

Further information

Closing date: 15 February 2026 23:59 hours (Midnight GMT). The job description for this position is currently with the Royal College of Surgeons for their review and approval. This is a fulltime, open ended role and will hold an honorary consultant status with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. If you require any further details about the role, please contact Professor Amanda Cross, the Head of Section for Gastrointestinal Surgery at Imperial College London (amanda.cross@imperial.ac.uk). For discussion of the clinical aspects of the post, please contact Mr George Reese, Clinical Director for General and Vascular Surgery at Imperial College Healthcare Trust (george.reese@nhs.net).

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC (General Medical Council) registration
• Appropriate specialist qualification
• E.g. Member of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health
• (MRCPCH) by examination or equivalent
• CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training), other specialist registration
• with GMC under equivalence rules and the Certificate of Eligibility for
• Specialist Registration (CESR) would all be considered as appropriate for
• the position
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months
• of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
• Note - the Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration - CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
• Clinical specialty of colorectal cancer surgery
• The post-holder should hold the membership of the Royal College of Surgeons
• Further Higher Degree - MD, PhD or equivalent in a relevant area

Experience

Essential

• You will be expected to demonstrate a developing international reputation in your field of research and an ability to attract funds to support this. Additionally, you will have a proven track-record in publishing, education, as well as a good reputation in provision of clinical service. You will be required to play an active role in leading undergraduate and postgraduate education in surgery. Clinical responsibilities will include development of the Colorectal service.
• The Department strives to continuously improve its culture and makes all opportunities equitably available to all staff. Work flexibility is considered, on discussion between the academic and line manager to ensure staff are supported and provided with the best environment to achieve their potential.
• Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria for the post can be found in the attached job description.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College London

Address

St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)