Job Title: Locum Colorectal Consultant Surgeon (Fixed term from 1.10.2026 until 30.09.2027)
Salary: £113,565 per annum - £150,569 per annum
Programmed Activities: 10PA

We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that full GMC registration and license to practice is an essential for this role. If you do not currently have GMC registration, but you are in the process of applying, please use the supporting information section of the application form to provide an update about the status of your GMC application. Candidates without GMC registration at the time of shortlisting will not be considered.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to work closely within the current Colorectal multi-disciplinary team and also with colleagues across the Trust and externally.

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.

To share the responsibility with colleagues for the day-to-day management of the Colorectal and Emergency General Surgical service.

Teaching and training of Junior Staff and Medical Students.

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).

To participate in the ~ 1:12 undifferentiated General Surgical on-call rota

About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Job responsibilities
The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 9:1 DCC/SPA on a flexible timetable. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities with prior agreement (can be adjusted depending on non-core activities). Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through a personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.

Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the Trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard.

Review of Job Plan
The job plan is subject to review once a year and is signed off between the post holder, the CSU Lead and an Executive Director of the Trust. Participation in annual appraisals is a contractual requirement. The Trust has procedures for resolving disagreements concerning job plan, either following appointment or at annual review.

Teaching
There are a number of specific roles within the hospital relating to our joint endeavours with the University of Buckingham Medical School. These roles involve teaching and the wider management of the undergraduate training programme. These activities are recognised explicitly in job plans. Day-to-day teaching on the wards and in clinic is accounted for within direct clinical care (DCC) time.

The Appointee
Facilities for appointee
The appointee will have access to an office, and secretarial support will be available. Consultant offices are equipped with a Personal Computer with suitable peripherals and connectivity. The library has access to current books and journals.

Annual appraisal
All doctors must have an annual appraisal and review of the job plan part of which will include completion of Mandatory Training. Trust appraisers are appointed by the Medical Director for appraisal and revalidation. Key issues arising from the appraisal process are relayed to the CSU Lead and Medical Director.

Continuous Personal Development The Trust is fully committed to CPD. There are internal meetings (with certificates issued) plus a study leave allowance of 30 days over 3 years with funding available. As part of the job plan there is a core SPA (1PA) for supporting professional activities and CPD.

Personal development and training The Trust actively encourages development within the workforce and employees are required to comply with trust mandatory training.

The Trust aims to support high quality training to NHS staff through various services. The Trust is committed to offering learning and development opportunities to all full-time & part-time employees.

General Responsibilities All Medical and Dental Staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, clinical governance and other risk management policies.The Chief Executive of the Trust or the CSU Lead / Divisional Director may from time to time delegate managerial responsibilities by agreement with the post holder.

Trust Management Structure
Full details of the Trusts current management structure can be viewed online. In summary, there are four clinical divisions each made up of constituent clinical service delivery units (CSUs). Each Division and CSU is led by a triumvirate of Divisional or Clinical Director (typically a doctor), general manager and lead nurse (or allied health professional). Medical staff are encouraged to take an active role in leadership and management, developing our clinical pathways over time and offering both high quality and value for money.

Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential

• Medical Degree
• FRCS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and licence
• Full JAG accreditation

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Specialist Register of the GMC
• Completion certificate of training or equivalent

Experience/Training
Essential

• Ability to independently partake in an undifferentiated general surgical on call rota
• Able to deliver a consultant level colorectal practice of malignant and benign conditions.

Desirable

• Consultant level experience
• Experience in setting up a clinical service
• NHS Experience
• Endometriosis experience
• Pelvic floor experience
• Robotic Surgery experience
• Abdominal wall reconstruction experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge

Desirable

• Breadth of experience within and outside specialty

Clinical Skills
Essential

• Independent operative management of benign and cancer colorectal conditions
• In-patient and Out-patient Care
• Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of patients
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Communication Skills
Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
• Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Ability to work constructively in a team environment

Desirable

• Ability to be able to appraise both juniors and other staff

Leadership Skills
Essential

• To motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff

Desirable

• Interest in medical management

Other Requirements
Essential

• Ability to work independently as well as part of the Surgical directorate
• To balance individual requirements against those of the division and the Trust as a whole
• Ability to gain the Trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
• To accept leadership and management roles within the directorate as requested by the Clinical Director

Desirable

• IT and computer skills

Personality
Essential

• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire
• Innovate
• Team player

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.