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Locum Appointment for Service ST3+ Colorectal Surgery

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North West Anglia NHS Foundation TrustHuntingdon

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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Locum Appointment for Service ST3+ Colorectal Surgery

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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Job summary

This is a Fixed Term Contract until October 2027 post covering recruitment for a Specialty Doctor with significant experience Colorectal Surgery. An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals to join and support the surgical team. The successful applicant will be expected to work within the Colorectal subspecialty team. The Surgical Department maintains a busy full shift emergency and general surgical commitment.

It is expected that this post will provide you with good experience in looking after acute and elective general surgical adult patients.

During the Consultants' on-call week, there will be daily Post-Take Ward Rounds and no routine clinical activities.

Almost half of the surgical admissions to the hospital are emergencies. This will provide the post holder with ample experience in the management of the acute abdomen, head injury, and common general surgical emergencies. There is excellent back up for managing critically ill patients from consultant anaesthetists and intensivists. They provide help with resuscitation and transfer of patients with major head injuries to neurosurgical units.

It is expected that you will become familiar with the pre/peri- and post-operative management of patients in the general surgical specialties and will acquire the practical skills appropriate to your level of training to support the general surgery department.

Main duties of the job

Supporting outpatient and inpatient care of patients with colorectal problems referred by General Practitioners and hospital colleagues.
Supporting the consultant surgeon in providing, enhancing and developing specialist care in the area of Colorectal Surgery
Management of emergency admissions when on-call supporting on call FY1 and consulting with consultant on call as appropriate.
Supervising junior doctors and non-consultant medical staff.
Teaching junior doctors, medical students and non-medical staff as appropriate and in line with the guidance by the Postgraduate Dean and Clinical Tutor and FY1 Foundation year programme Director.
Conducting patient management in line with the guidelines agreed by the surgical consultants and the Trust.
Undertaking audit of his/her work and contributing to appropriate national audits.
Participating in continuing professional development and in the Trust's appraisal and assessment processes, which include a formal annual appraisal.
Participating in the Trust's Clinical Governance activities.

About us

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is a large, complex organisation serving a diverse population across multiple sites. We are committed to delivering high quality, safe and effective care, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and clinical leadership.

You will be joining a supportive and collaborative senior leadership community, working closely with clinical and corporate colleagues to address key priorities and challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a rapid, visible difference at a critical time,improving care, strengthening standards, and embedding a positive, accountable culture.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-S-8376306

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting outpatient and inpatient care of patients with colorectal problems referred by General Practitioners and hospital colleagues

Supporting the consultant surgeon in providing, enhancing and developing specialist care in the area of Upper GI Surgery

Management of emergency admissions when on-call supporting on call FY1 and consulting with consultant on call as appropriate.

Supervising junior doctors and non-consultant medical staff.

Teaching junior doctors, medical students and non-medical staff as appropriate and in line with the guidance by the Postgraduate Dean and Clinical Tutor and FY1 Foundation year programme Director.

Conducting patient management in line with the guidelines agreed by the surgical consultants and the Trust.

Undertaking audit of his/her work and contributing to appropriate national audits.

Participating in continuing professional development and in the Trusts appraisal and assessment processes, which include a formal annual appraisal.

Participating in the Trusts Clinical Governance activities.