Job summary
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Locum Consultant Colorectal Surgeon with a special interest in laparoscopic colorectal surgery for a fixed period of six months, from April to September 2026. We are seeking a keen and dynamic consultant who will integrate effectively with the existing teams to deliver a first-class service.
This is an exciting time for Liverpool University Hospitals, with the opening of a brand-new hospital featuring state-of-the-art facilities. The Trust is committed to innovation and technological advancement within surgery, as reflected in the services we provide.
Applicants must be on, or within six months of entry to, the Specialist Register (CCT) in General Surgery, or hold an equivalent qualification for overseas graduates. Evidence of high technical standards in operative practice, particularly in colorectal surgery, is essential.
A higher postgraduate research degree (MS, MD, or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
The successful candidate will join a well-established unit and will be expected to contribute to the ongoing development of future services.
For informal enquiries, please contact:o Professor S. Ahmed, Lead for Colorectal Surgery - 0151 706 3584o Mr Peter Wright, Head of Operations - 0151 706 2981o Ms Geraldine Mitchell, Divisional Medical Director - 0151 706 281
Main duties of the job
Clinical Commitments:
The post will have 1:4 emergency general surgery on-call daytime cover at the Royal site. In addition, successful candidate will be part of colorectal speciality on-call 1:12. There will also be out-of-hours on-call commitments 1;16 at Royal site.
Colorectal department works on three site including Royal, Aintree and day case surgery at BGH.
Weekend on-call for general surgery will be 1:14.
Professional Performance
The appointee will have continuing responsibility for the proper function of the work. It is a requirement that if the employee has concerns about the professional performance of a member of the medical staff, they have a duty to speak to the person concerned. If the matter is potentially serious, or satisfaction is not obtained with the direct approach, such concerns should be discussed with the Clinical Lead, if satisfaction is again not obtained, concerns should be discussed with the Associate Medical Director.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for suitably qualified individuals for a Locum Consultant Colorectal/ General Surgeon in the Division of Surgery, General Surgery care group with clinical duties in both Royal Liverpool and Aintree site. This is replacement post within the current Colorectal Unit of ten full-time Colorectal Consultant Surgeons. As well as a busy Specialist Colorectal practise there is also an Emergency General Surgery rota covering acute admissions to the RLH site, emergency support for the Liverpool Womens Hospital and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. There is also an elective General Surgery component to the practise, including Day Case Surgery, on the BGH site. The successful applicant will help meet cancer targets through the cancer pathway, and ideally have a significant interest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We are tertiary referral centre for IBD and ACPGBI accredited centre in the Northwest. There is regular access to a Da Vinci Robot for colorectal operating, and a well-established Laparoscopic unit with ample kit and two very experienced surgical assistants available for support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for suitably qualified individuals for a Locum Consultant Colorectal/ General Surgeon in the Division of Surgery, General Surgery care group with clinical duties in both Royal Liverpool and Aintree site. This is replacement post within the current Colorectal Unit of ten full-time Colorectal Consultant Surgeons. As well as a busy Specialist Colorectal practise there is also an Emergency General Surgery rota covering acute admissions to the RLH site, emergency support for the Liverpool Womens Hospital and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. There is also an elective General Surgery component to the practise, including Day Case Surgery, on the BGH site. The successful applicant will help meet cancer targets through the cancer pathway, and ideally have a significant interest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We are tertiary referral centre for IBD and ACPGBI accredited centre in the Northwest. There is regular access to a Da Vinci Robot for colorectal operating, and a well-established Laparoscopic unit with ample kit and two very experienced surgical assistants available for support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- An appropriate higher surgical qualification such as FRCS (Gen Surg) or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
Relevant clinical experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in colorectal surgery equivalent to that required for UK CCST.
- Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that related to colorectal surgery
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective.
- Sufficient experience to join the general surgery
Desirable
- Specialist colorectal fellowship (or equivalent documented experience).
Management Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills, especially with patients, relatives, GPs, colleagues, nursing staff and management
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient and operative priorities
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to multidisciplinary team working, medical directorate and working parties as appropriate
- Previous experience of a management or leadership role.
- Ability to advise on efficiency and smooth running of specialist service
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of morbidity/mortality audit
Desirable
- Experience of leadership or management in audit or quality improvement
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in teaching, education of doctors in training and undergraduate students, along with other AHPs
- Evidence of operative teaching to ST and CST trainees or equivalent
Desirable
- Management/involvement in local or regional teaching programmes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- An appropriate higher surgical qualification such as FRCS (Gen Surg) or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
Relevant clinical experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in colorectal surgery equivalent to that required for UK CCST.
- Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that related to colorectal surgery
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective.
- Sufficient experience to join the general surgery
Desirable
- Specialist colorectal fellowship (or equivalent documented experience).
Management Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills, especially with patients, relatives, GPs, colleagues, nursing staff and management
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient and operative priorities
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to multidisciplinary team working, medical directorate and working parties as appropriate
- Previous experience of a management or leadership role.
- Ability to advise on efficiency and smooth running of specialist service
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of morbidity/mortality audit
Desirable
- Experience of leadership or management in audit or quality improvement
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in teaching, education of doctors in training and undergraduate students, along with other AHPs
- Evidence of operative teaching to ST and CST trainees or equivalent
Desirable
- Management/involvement in local or regional teaching programmes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
