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. This role includes an on-call commitment of 1 in 10, ensuring you can focus on providing exceptional care without the distractions of elective activities while on call. If you hold GMC Registration, possess relevant clinical and surgical experience in colorectal and general surgery, and are eager to mentor junior medical staff, we want to hear from you.

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.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Robert Dennis Job title: Consultant Colorectal Surgeon & Clinical Lead Email address: robertdennis@nhs.net Telephone number: 01733 677470