Job overview

We are looking for a locum consultant surgeon with an interest in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery.

The appointee will be an experienced laparoscopic surgeon and will share the caseload of colorectal surgery, together with supporting the general and colorectal clinics and MDTs for our patients.

The appointee will be encouraged and supported in developing their own specialty interests in colorectal within the overall job plan depending on the interest of the candidate and the needs of the service.

This is a fixed term contract post for 12 months from point of start date, with a full working week of DCC commitments. We will recruit substantively to this post in 2026. 

This is a replacement post to join our surgical on-call team of a frequency of 1:8.

Main duties of the job

Key duties will include:

·        Supervising and running outpatient clinics, operating lists (independent and in a supporting role for more complex cases)

·        Taking part in the weekly Colorectal MDT.

·        Endoscopy lists if JAG accredited or working towards accreditation.

·        Care for patients on wards in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including ward nurses and our wider acute team.

·        Emergency work: Consultant General Surgery on-call of 1 in 8 schedule.  

You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

 

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.