# Consultant Colorectal Surgeon (interest in Abdo Wall Reconstruction) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-colorectal-surgeon-interest-in-abdo-wall-reconstruction/13f7d22d-9c22-468a-bd73-cd570ebeedde - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-colorectal-surgeon-interest-in-abdo-wall-reconstruction/13f7d22d-9c22-468a-bd73-cd570ebeedde.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Town:** Leicester - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** General Surgery - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 a year per annum, dependent on experience - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-10T14:28:12.987Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Colorectal_Surgery/Colorectal_Surgery-v7996969 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7996969?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking substantive Consultant in General and Colorectal Surgery, with a subspecialist interest in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction to join our team. We seek an individual who is motivated and committed to delivering high standards of patient care, service innovation, education, and clinical governance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery and continued development of the existing high-quality elective colorectal service, in addition to supporting the busy emergency service. The successful candidate will join our well-established multidisciplinary team providing elective and emergency colorectal care to a diverse and multi-ethnic patient population. ### Main duties of the job PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE POST - The appointed Consultant Colorectal Surgeon will:  Provide high-quality elective and emergency colorectal surgical care   Participate in the Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery and specialist Colorectal on-call rota   Contribute to colorectal multidisciplinary team meetings and cancer pathways   Support the continued development of colorectal surgical services by engagement with colleagues, Clinical Management Group, wider Trust, GPs and commissioners  Supervise and teach resident doctors and surgical trainees   Participate in audit, governance, research, and quality improvement activities   Work collaboratively with nursing, allied health professionals, and medical colleagues to ensure safe and effective patient care   Proactively engage with administration colleagues to support high quality and efficient patient journeys  Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with Trust policies and professional standards  Respond to Trust requirements for the handling of complaints or investigations  Undertake required induction, statutory and mandatory training, appraisal and revalidation ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Delivery of consultant-led elective colorectal surgical services across inpatient, outpatient, and theatre settings for patients with a broad range of colorectal conditions, ensuring care is delivered to the highest clinical standards. Delivery of a consultant-led service for patients who present as an emergency to the department of GI surgery at Leicester Royal Infirmary, via the Emergency Department or from General Practice, working alongside consultant colleagues (SDEC, oesophagogastric) to provide timely senior clinical decision-making for and management of urgent and emergency surgical admissions. Provision of lower GI endoscopy services across main Trust sites and in community hospitals, if appropriate. Regular mandatory participation in weekly colorectal and anal cancer MDT meetings. Close liaison with on-site Gastroenterology colleagues. In addition to direct clinical care, the post holder will play a key role in supporting the education and training of junior medical staff, surgical trainees, and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Given our affiliation with the University of Leicester Medical School, there will be opportunities to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes, as well as mentorship and supervision responsibilities. Active engagement in clinical governance activities including audit, morbidity and mortality review, guideline development, and quality improvement projects. Participation in research and service innovation is encouraged, supporting the department’s commitment to delivering modern, evidence-based surgical care. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across surgery, oncology, gastroenterology, radiology, pathology, and specialist nursing teams to maintain and enhance the quality of colorectal services within the Trust. The Trust is committed to supporting consultants in their professional development and welcomes applicants with service development ideas and specialist interests that complement and enhance the existing colorectal team. ## Job Details We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking substantive Consultant in General and Colorectal Surgery, with a subspecialist interest in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction to join our team. We seek an individual who is motivated and committed to delivering high standards of patient care, service innovation, education, and clinical governance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery and continued development of the existing high-quality elective colorectal service, in addition to supporting the busy emergency service. The successful candidate will join our well-established multidisciplinary team providing elective and emergency colorectal care to a diverse and multi-ethnic patient population. ## Job Description PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE POST The appointed Consultant Colorectal Surgeon will: Provide high-quality elective and emergency colorectal surgical care Participate in the Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery and specialist Colorectal on-call rota Contribute to colorectal multidisciplinary team meetings and cancer pathways Support the continued development of colorectal surgical services by engagement with colleagues, Clinical Management Group, wider Trust, GPs and commissioners Supervise and teach resident doctors and surgical trainees Participate in audit, governance, research, and quality improvement activities Work collaboratively with nursing, allied health professionals, and medical colleagues to ensure safe and effective patient care Proactively engage with administration colleagues to support high quality and efficient patient journeys Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with Trust policies and professional standards Respond to Trust requirements for the handling of complaints or investigations Undertake required induction, statutory and mandatory training, appraisal and revalidation ## Responsibilities Delivery of consultant-led elective colorectal surgical services across inpatient, outpatient, and theatre settings for patients with a broad range of colorectal conditions, ensuring care is delivered to the highest clinical standards. Delivery of a consultant-led service for patients who present as an emergency to the department of GI surgery at Leicester Royal Infirmary, via the Emergency Department or from General Practice, working alongside consultant colleagues (SDEC, oesophagogastric) to provide timely senior clinical decision-making for and management of urgent and emergency surgical admissions. Provision of lower GI endoscopy services across main Trust sites and in community hospitals, if appropriate. Regular mandatory participation in weekly colorectal and anal cancer MDT meetings. Close liaison with on-site Gastroenterology colleagues. In addition to direct clinical care, the post holder will play a key role in supporting the education and training of junior medical staff, surgical trainees, and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Given our affiliation with the University of Leicester Medical School, there will be opportunities to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes, as well as mentorship and supervision responsibilities. Active engagement in clinical governance activities including audit, morbidity and mortality review, guideline development, and quality improvement projects. Participation in research and service innovation is encouraged, supporting the department’s commitment to delivering modern, evidence-based surgical care. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across surgery, oncology, gastroenterology, radiology, pathology, and specialist nursing teams to maintain and enhance the quality of colorectal services within the Trust. The Trust is committed to supporting consultants in their professional development and welcomes applicants with service development ideas and specialist interests that complement and enhance the existing colorectal team. ## Person Specification ### Management **Essential** - Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills) - Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors - Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues. - Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS. - Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload. - Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles **Desirable** - Evidence of management and administration experience. - Management training on an accredited course. - Awareness of Service Development issues. ### Motivation **Essential** - Personal integrity and reliability - Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff. - Ability to develop excellent working relationships with all team members - Demonstrable enthusiasm and commitment to teaching **Desirable** - Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided. - Ability to plan strategically. - Ability to contribute at local and national policy. - Ability to deliver change ### Communication Skills **Essential** - Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. - To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding. - Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence **Desirable** - Highly developed emotional intelligence - High standard of presentation both written and verbal - Demonstrable track record of successful change management - Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment ### Teaching and Research **Essential** - Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates. - Appraisal and ability to assess clinical competencies - Evidence of recent research and development activity - Understanding and interest in research. - Ability to appraise research critically - Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects. - Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others. **Desirable** - Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching - Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training - Publications in nationally and internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty - Evidence of clinical or research commitment to relevant specialty interest - Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement. - Published Audit including quality improvement. ### Qualifications / Training **Essential** - Full GMC Registration - Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date. - Higher degree eg MD or equivalent. - Current BLS Certification - Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date. - Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery \[PD5.1\]\[PD5.2\]via: - i. CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed - CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview - ii. CESR - III. European Community Rights **Desirable** - Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. - Higher degree eg MD or equivalent ### Audit/ Quality Improvement **Essential** - Experience of quality improvement work and audit - Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit. - Participation in a quality improvement programme **Desirable** - Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence - Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement. - Published Audit including quality improvement. ### Experience / Clinical Skills **Essential** - Fully trained in General Surgery - Fully competent in Emergency General Surgery - Subspecialisation in Complex abdominal wall surgery - Ability to conduct Colorectal clinics/MDT independently - Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan. - Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems. - Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach. - Willingness to develop clinical skills and experience in area of interest. **Desirable** - Undertaken a period of specialist training in a nationally recognised abdominal wall unit - JAG accreditation in colonoscopy ### Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours ## Documents - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [person specification (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10281480) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) - [consultant colorectal surgeon with an interest in abdo wall reconstruction (pdf, 1016.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10281479) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.