Job overview

Applications are invited for a locum Consultant General Surgeon with a specialist interest in Colorectal Surgery to join a well-established and successful team of five colorectal surgeons at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidate will also contribute to a wider team of 12 consultants delivering both elective and emergency general surgery, with opportunities to develop their sub-specialty interests.

 As a Teaching Hospital, we are committed to excellence in education. The successful applicant must demonstrate a track record of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including prior formal roles, and show evidence of ongoing commitment to education. A proven interest in research—ideally at MD level or above—is also required

Main duties of the job

Over the past two years, the Trust has invested in three robotic platforms—CMR Surgical Versius and Intuitive Da Vinci Xi systems—demonstrating our commitment to surgical innovation. Prior training in robotic surgery, including attendance at relevant courses and experience in robotic colorectal cancer resections, is highly desirable. With one of the highest minimally invasive colorectal surgery rates in the UK, our unit seeks applicants who have completed an accredited laparoscopic or robotic colorectal fellowship.

A significant interest and proven expertise in complex Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) surgery is essential, and fellowship-level training in this area is highly desirable. We offer a collaborative and supportive team environment, with opportunities for joint surgery, structured mentoring, and training to maintain the Trust’s excellent outcomes in the National Bowel Cancer Audit (NBOCA).

Close collaboration with our Gastroenterology colleagues is embedded in practice, and regular Lower GI endoscopy will form part of the role. Full JAG accreditation is therefore essential.

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.