Consultant in Benign Colorectal and General SurgeryNHS

Job summary

It is an exciting time to be joining Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which has resulted from the merger of The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and Bedford Hospital NHS Trusts.

The Luton site is undergoing a major redevelopment programme to include a new theatre unit comprising integrated theatres and futuristic equipment.

This is a new post and is part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of 6 Lower GI Consultants delivering safe and effective care for Colorectal and General patients. This is a new post to support the development of Colorectal surgery. The appointee will be based at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital and run colorectal, general outpatient clinics, participate in the General Surgery on-call Rota, endoscopy and run theatre sessions.

The appointee will be encouraged and supported in developing their own specialty interests in Colorectal and General Surgery within the overall job plan and to improve the pathway depending on the interest of the candidate and the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with the Lower GI team in the Colorectal service and will support Clinical Governance and the Colorectal Cancer and Benign Gastro Multi-disciplinary team. They will attend colorectal theatres, colorectal clinics and diagnostic endoscopy.

To work with the colorectal surgeons to provide post-operative care including returns to theatre if there are complications.

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all colorectal and general surgical patients

To work closely with the General Surgery department in the management of General Surgery patients requiring admission.

Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.

Participation in the emergency on-call rotas.

Candidates unable for personal reasons to work full-time are invited to apply.

Residence is required within ten miles by road or thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital.

Closing Date: 8th June 2025

Assessment Date: 4th July 2025

Interview Date: 18th July 2025

Job description

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.

Applicants must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Council.

Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or apply to be on the specialist register/obtaining CCT within 6 months of the date of interview.

If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

AAC closes: 8.11.26

Dearden Assessment: TBC

AAC date: 04.12.26

About us

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check.

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