Locum Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

The post is a 6 month fixed term contract in Colorectal/ General Surgery covering sabbatical (May - Oct 2026).

Are you a skilled Colorectal Surgeon looking to make a real impact in patient care? This is your chance to join our dynamic team at Peterborough City Hospital on a 6-month fixed-term contract that promises both challenge and fulfilment.

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of an innovative Colorectal/General Surgery department dedicated to high-quality care.
• Enjoy a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
• Collaborate with passionate colleagues who share your commitment to improving healthcare services.
• Experience cross-site working at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, broadening your expertise and impact.

Main duties of the job

As a Colorectal Surgeon, you will have a range of responsibilities, including:

• Full clinical responsibility for colorectal and general surgical patients.
• Promoting the further development of colorectal surgical services.
• Supporting the development of clinical governance and using audit findings to enhance the quality of treatment and minimize clinical risk.
• Collaborating with colleagues to achieve the collective goals of the department.
• Developing innovative working practices and supporting the growing clinical contributions of non-medical staff.
• Supervising and managing junior medical staff.
• Assisting in the teaching and training of junior staff and contributing to postgraduate medical education.
• Work with the Clinical Directorate management team to ensure that national targets and quality standards are met.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job responsibilities

Jobplan

The job plan will be based on a 10 PA elective working week as per a representative timetable below:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• am
• Clinic
• 1 PA
• Theatre
• 1 PA
• Ward round
• PA
• Clinic
• 1 PA
• Theatre
• 1PA
• pm
• Admin
• 1 PA
• Theatre
• 1 PA
• Clinic1 PA
• Off
• SPA
• 1.5 PA

Job description Job responsibilities

Jobplan

The job plan will be based on a 10 PA elective working week as per a representative timetable below:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• am
• Clinic
• 1 PA
• Theatre
• 1 PA
• Ward round
• PA
• Clinic
• 1 PA
• Theatre
• 1PA
• pm
• Admin
• 1 PA
• Theatre
• 1 PA
• Clinic1 PA
• Off
• SPA
• 1.5 PA

On-Call

The on call commitment is 1 in 10. No elective activity is undertaken whilst on call or for the post take ward round the following morning.

Person Specification Education/Qualification

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register
• Post Graduate thesis

Leadership/Management Skills

• Interest in research and service development

Academic Achievements (including research and publications)

• Publication of post graduate articles in peer reviewed journal
• Experience of NIHR Portfolio trials

Teaching and Training

• Experience in training Resident doctors

Knowledge/Skills/Clinical Expertise

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical management of Emergency General Surgery patients
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical management of Colorectal patients
• Able to offer expert advice on the management of Colorectal problems

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.

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon & Clinical Lead

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