Locum Consultant in Colorectal Surgery

Job summary Full Time (10PA) Locum Consultant in General Surgery, with a specialist interest in Colorectal Surgery, at The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford for a fixed period of 1 year. The successful appointee will provide support for the emergency general surgery service and work alongside the established team of five colorectal surgeons as well as the wider General Surgical consultant body. The successful applicant will have to evidence an interest in, and a commitment to, colorectal surgery and possess well‑developed skills in minimal access surgery (laparoscopic or robotic), as well as be JAG accredited to deliver diagnostic colonoscopy. The post holder will be encouraged to contribute and further develop skills as part of a highly supportive colorectal team. Applicants must be in possession of the FRCS (Gen) or equivalent qualification, and be fully registered with the GMC. Main duties of the job Support the Trust's delivery of Emergency General Surgery by taking responsibility for 1 in 12 weeks of the general surgery on‑call rota. Provide more formal colorectal input to pelvic cancer work with the Gynaecological Oncology team as part of a prescribed rota, and the Urology team when required. Cover for gynae oncology will comprise of 2 full‑day theatre lists per 4‑week cycle. Provide one colorectal outpatient clinic per week. Cover one endoscopy session per week. Back‑fill colorectal operating lists: expected to make up 20 all‑day operating lists per year. Attend the weekly colorectal MDT, bi‑monthly IBD MDT and weekly morbidity and mortality conference. Make full use of the operating, endoscopy and outpatient sessions allocated to the colorectal service to maintain effective delivery of cancer treatment targets and the 18‑week RTT target. Attend Journal Club. About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and well‑being programme along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined‑up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and are investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo Person Specification Qualifications (Essential) Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC. FRCS (Gen). MBBS or equivalent. Provider status in ATLS/APLS/ALS or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of interview date. Qualifications (Desirable) Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery. Higher Degree. Instructor status in ATLS/APLS/EPLS/ALS or equivalent. Educational Supervisor qualification. Qualification in leadership and/or clinical management. Teaching/Education qualification. Experience (Essential) National or international fellowship positions. Teaching experience. Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership. Understanding the principles of Clinical Governance. Details Date posted: 11 December 2025 Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade: Consultant Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum, dependent on experience Contract: Fixed term Duration: 12 months Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number: 384-PD-EMF19460 Job location: Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX Employer details Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX Website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ Other relevant information Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Certificate of Sponsorship: 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. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr