Job summary
We welcome applications for the post of Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon, Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT). Full-time, substantive posts are available following new investment in the General Surgery Directorate focused on Colorectal Cancer delivery and supporting the provision of elective and emergency General Surgery.
The Department of Colorectal Surgical provides general surgical and specialist colorectal care to patients across all 3 main acute sites at MSEFT; Basildon University Hospital, Broomfield hospital in Chelmsford or Southend University hospital, with consultant posts available at each of these sites. Successful candidates will be principally based at one of these sites but may be expected to work across different sites depending on professional or service needs. Site profiles are included in the job description and we welcome applicants to get in touch.
MSEFT is one of the largest Trusts in the country serving a population in excess of 1.2 million people. The colorectal department is the 3rd largest in the country by volume of major cancer resections with an expanding colorectal robotic-surgical programme, with 3 Da Vinci robots across the Trust; complex pelvic surgery and cancer centre at Southend Hospital; established Neurogastroenterology and pelvic floor services; and a complex abdominal wall service at Broomfield site.
AAC Date: 5th September 2025
Main duties of the job
To provide consultant level General Surgery on call duties (1 in 10). This will include on site day-time cover and post take ward rounds, including emergency operating, although senior support can be provided.
To perform independent elective operating for the elective recovery of patients on the long waiting list, this may include working on Saturdays with compensatory days off during the week.
To provide outpatient colorectal and general surgical clinic service; this may include minor procedures
To provide specialist care in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
To participate in colorectal MDTs
To participate in 'hot' laparoscopic cholecystectomy list cover
To provide Emergency Surgical Ambulatory Care Clinics
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Consultant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
uccessful candidates will join a dynamic and collaborative team, delivering high-quality care across the Trust. Applicants should be experienced in major colorectal resections for both malignant and benign conditions. There may be opportunity to support applicants with benign subspeciality interests including Inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders and complex abdominal wall. Expertise in management of elective paediatric general surgery would also be desirable but is not essential.
As well as being proficient in the subspecialist management of colorectal disease, successful candidates will be expected to manage general surgical conditions such as benign coloproctological disorders, abdominal wall and groin hernias. The postholders are required to contribute to the management of General Surgical emergencies in adults and non-specialised emergency general surgery conditions in children, at 1 in 10 frequency.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Consultant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
uccessful candidates will join a dynamic and collaborative team, delivering high-quality care across the Trust. Applicants should be experienced in major colorectal resections for both malignant and benign conditions. There may be opportunity to support applicants with benign subspeciality interests including Inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders and complex abdominal wall. Expertise in management of elective paediatric general surgery would also be desirable but is not essential.
As well as being proficient in the subspecialist management of colorectal disease, successful candidates will be expected to manage general surgical conditions such as benign coloproctological disorders, abdominal wall and groin hernias. The postholders are required to contribute to the management of General Surgical emergencies in adults and non-specialised emergency general surgery conditions in children, at 1 in 10 frequency.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
Desirable
- JAG accreditation for colonoscopy
- Evidence of leadership skills or training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
- Experience in colorectal cancer surgery
- Evidence of management experience or training
Desirable
- Experience of development of business cases for service improvement
- Experience in paediatric surgery
Research/Audit Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
Desirable
- JAG accreditation for colonoscopy
- Evidence of leadership skills or training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
- Experience in colorectal cancer surgery
- Evidence of management experience or training
Desirable
- Experience of development of business cases for service improvement
- Experience in paediatric surgery
Research/Audit Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
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).
