Job Summary
We welcome applications for the post of Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon, Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time, substantive post focused on Colorectal Cancer delivery and supporting the provision of elective & emergency General Surgery. The Department of Colorectal Surgery provides general surgical and specialist colorectal care to patients across all three main acute sites at MSEFT Basildon Hospital, Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford or Southend Hospital. You will be principally based at Basildon Hospital but may be expected to work across our sites depending on professional or service needs.
The colorectal department is the third largest in the country by volume of major cancer resections with an expanding colorectal robotic-surgical programme, with three Da Vinci robots across the Trust; complex pelvic surgery & cancer centre at Southend Hospital; established Neurogastroenterology, pelvic floor services & a complex abdominal wall service at Broomfield site.
You will join a dynamic and collaborative team, delivering high-quality care across the Trust. You 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.
Main Duties
* Provide consultant level General Surgery on call duties (1 in 10), including on-site day-time cover and post-take ward rounds, emergency operating, and senior support.
* Perform independent elective operating for patients on the long waiting list, possibly working on Saturdays with compensatory days off during the week.
* Provide outpatient colorectal and general surgical clinic service, including minor procedures.
* Provide specialist care in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
* Participate in colorectal MDTs.
* Cover 'hot' laparoscopic cholecystectomy lists.
* Provide Emergency Surgical Ambulatory Care Clinics.
* Manage general surgical conditions such as benign coloproctological disorders, abdominal wall and groin hernias.
* Contribute to the management of General Surgical emergencies in adults and non-specialised emergency general surgery conditions in children at 1 in 10 frequency.
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 to 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.
Details
* Date posted: 10 March 2026
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year, pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 390‑SUR‑BA‑6240
* Job locations: Basildon University Hospital, Basildon, SS16 5NL
Person Specification
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 at time of interview.
* Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent.
* Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems.
* Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
Desirable
* JAG accreditation for colonoscopy.
* Experience of development of business cases for service improvement.
* Experience in paediatric surgery.
* 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 requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require a 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.
Employer Details
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Basildon University Hospital
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
#J-18808-Ljbffr