Job overview
SUMMARY:
We are looking for a consultant surgeon with an interest in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery.
The appointee will be an experienced laparoscopic surgeon and will share the caseload of colorectal surgery, together with supporting the general and colorectal clinics and MDTs for our patients.
The appointee will be encouraged and supported in developing their own specialty interests in colorectal within the overall job plan depending on the interest of the candidate and the needs of the service.
This is a permanent contract, with a full working week of DCC commitments.
This is a replacement post to join our surgical on-call team of a frequency of 1:8.
Main duties of the job
Key duties will include:
·Supervising and running outpatient clinics, operating lists (independent and in a supporting role for more complex cases)
·Taking part in the weekly Colorectal MDT.
·Endoscopy lists if JAG accredited or working towards accreditation.
·Care for patients on wards in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including ward nurses and our wider acute team.
·Emergency work: Consultant General Surgery on-call of 1 in 8 schedule.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
It is an exciting time to be joining the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which has resulted from the merger of The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and Bedford Hospital NHS Trusts. The merger took place on 1 April 2020 and under the umbrella of the single NHS Trust both hospitals retain their identity and individual hospital names. Key services will remain on both sites and be managed as single teams across the whole Bedfordshire catchment area. The Colorectal department is currently evolving with the development of robotic surgery on both sites from 2023.
Applicants must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Council’s Specialist Register and have MRCP. Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of CCT.
Residence is required within ten miles by road or thirty minutes travelling time of the Hospital.
The appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidate prior to commencement.
Ms Katharine Bevan – Clinical Director
Mr Yuksel Gercek – Colorectal Clinical Lead
David Cox – General Manager - General Surgery, Obesity, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
An informal visit may be arranged by appointment
Closing Date: 22nd February 2026
Dearden Assessment: 11th March 2026
Interview Date: 20th March 2026
Person specification
Knowledge and Clinical skills
Essential criteria
1. Excellent all round experience of District general hospital
Qualifications
Essential criteria
2. MBBS and FRCS or equivalent
3. JAG accredition in colonoscopy
Desirable criteria
4. Distinctions, Scholarships, Prizes
5. Other Degrees, E.G MSc, MD
Management/Audit
Essential criteria
6. Understand the principles of audit
Desirable criteria
7. Evidence of participation in audit projects, relevant to surgery
GMC Registration
Essential criteria
8. Full GMC Registration and license to practice
9. Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT or CESR (must be on specialist register at time of applying)
Teaching research/Publications
Essential criteria
10. Teaching of medicine to trainees and other medical students
Desirable criteria
11. Some research experience
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
12. Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients
13. Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
14. Leadership skills
Personal circumstances
Essential criteria
15. Able to work in Bedford, residing within 10 miles of hospital or 30 minute drive from the hospital.
Desirable criteria
16. Fit to undertake the role
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.