Consultant in colorectal surgery
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, MK42 9DJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9418-26-0135 |
Summary
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 Councils 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 David.cox@ldh.nhs.uk (07739 230294) An informal visit may be arranged by appointment Closing Date: 22nd February 2026 Dearden Assessment: 11th March 2026 Interview Date: 20th March 2026