Consultants in Laparoscopic & Robotic Colorectal Surgery

Posting date:	17 March 2026
Salary:	£109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£109725.00 - £145478.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	05 April 2026
Location:	Rotherham, S60 2UD
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9165-26-03-005

Summary

There are 10 Consultant GI Surgeons and 3 Consultant Breast Surgeons together with Specialist Registrars, Core Surgical Trainees and Foundation Trainees. The department provides a wide range of in-patient and day case procedures and provides emergency and elective general surgery services as well as subspecialty services in Colorectal, Breast and benign Upper GI. The department has an excellent reputation for laparoscopic surgery. The laparoscopic approach is routine for appendicectomy and cholecystectomy (both elective and emergency) and both TAPP and TEPP hernia inguinal hernia repairs are performed. Approximately 70% of colorectal resections are laparoscopic. There is a well-established complex abdominal wall reconstruction (CAWR) service performing advanced reconstruction of complex / giant incisional hernia and laparostomy management. The Trust has invested over £2 million to install a dual console Da Vinci Xi surgical robot in March 2026 and to train current colorectal and gynaecological surgeons. The plan is for most colorectal resection, complex endometriosis surgery and complex abdominal wall reconstructions to move towards a robotic approach during the course of 2026. These two posts are specifically designed to support that progression and an interest in endometriosis surgery and/or abdominal wall reconstruction is desirable in addition to robotic surgical training. Other Medical Staff The departments work is supported by three full tiers of non-consultant staff including one Associate Specialist and four Specialty Doctors. We have both higher specialist training, core training posts and have a highly successful Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) training programme that support up to Core Trainee level rotas. Other Support Staff These posts are supported by secretarial and office support and organisationally by a departmental service support manager and the general surgery service manager. There are 3.5 WTE colorectal nurse specialists, a stoma care healthcare support worker and a Macmillan cancer support worker providing colorectal cancer link-worker function, the ongoing nurse-led follow up clinics as well as providing a valuable resource to manage stoma-related problems. Acute Surgical Unit The Acute Surgical Unit has bespoke assessment facilities aimed at maximising our Same Day Emergency Care pathways for surgical patients. A senior surgical assessor, separate to the on-call team, reviews patients on presentation and integral ultrasound assessments speeds diagnosis. It has reduced non-elective admissions and reduced length of stay. COLORECTAL SURGERY The department has a benign transanal microsurgery service, works closely with the gynaecological surgeons within their accredited endometriosis surgery service, which is recognised by the BSGE Endometriosis Centre, and routinely performs both VAAFT and EpSIT. One colleague has a specific interest in complex abdominal wall reconstruction and receives referrals from a wide geographic area. It is planned that the successful candidates will contribute to all of these advanced services. The department has previously invested heavily in its laparoscopic service and approximately three-quarters of all colorectal resections are performed laparoscopically. The service is supported by three colorectal nurse specialists and a specialist functional bowel disorder nurse who also performs endoanal ultrasound and anorectal physiology. All colorectal resections undergo cardiopulmonary exercise testing prior to surgery and a successful pre-habilitation programme is available. The Trusts endoscopy department has five procedure rooms and is currently undergoing improvements following a £2million investment and ongoing upgrade of equipment. The Post The post holders will provide general surgical and specialist colorectal services in Rotherham in conjunction with colleagues. They will be expected to be proficient in laparoscopic and robotic colorectal resection for both benign and malignant diseases including low rectal cancer, the management of anorectal pathology and functional bowel disorders, as well being able to manage an unselected acute surgical take including acute upper GI emergencies and HPB emergencies. Subspecialty interests such as pelvic floor dysfunction, inflammatory bowel disease or enteral nutrition can be accommodated. The post-holders will be expected to be able to undertake independent colonoscopy lists; skills in gastroscopy would be advantageous. The transition to Consultant practice is recognised to be an often difficult and stressful time and the department is happy to provide a period of mentoring and support for a new Consultant colleague. There is an increasing emphasis on dual consultant operating for complex cases. There is a flexible and forward-thinking day surgery team and the department has a successful enhanced recovery programme. The post-holders will be expected to contribute to the training of the Specialty Registrars who rotate through the Yorkshire and Humberside Training Rotation. In addition, the post-holders will work collaboratively with the Departmental and Divisional Senior Teams, to take an active role in the management of the Care Group, including any other duties as deemed appropriate. In addition, to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, in particular relating to managing staff, follow the Trusts guidelines and Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession for clinical matters and will ensure that there are adequate arrangements in place for hospital staff to contact them as necessary in relation to patient care. TIMETABLE These are 12PA jobs. There will be planned operating with a minimum of three all day lists per month, outpatient clinics, colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease MDTs and endoscopy on a rotating system with on call. This role will contribute to the Acute Surgical Unit assessor rota for one day per ten-week rota cycle. Dual consultant operating for most low rectal surgery is encouraged. ON-CALL The on-call commitment is through a rolling rota with prospective cover: no Direct Clinical Care activities are scheduled for the afternoon following an on-call. This commitment is non-resident but the post-holder will be expected to attend morning handover and perform an evening ward round of the daytime admissions to comply with NHS Englands Seven Day Services Clinical Standards and be promptly available throughout the on call period. A purpose built Acute Surgical Unit houses our SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) ambulatory unit with a dedicated ultra-sonographer and our short stay emergency ward. A separate rota to the on-call provides senior decision making as the assessor on SDEC assessment which runs Monday to Thursday from 8:00 20:00 and Friday to Sunday from 10:00 18:00 and these posts will contribute to that rota for one day per rota cycle. In addition to the CEPOD emergency list, three Hot Lap Chole lists run each week performed by the UGI team. EDUCATION AND TRAINING The successful candidates will have access to all resources currently available in the Trust. This will involve Library and Knowledge Services, e-learning resources, Clinical Skills Training programmes, simulation training and other opportunities. Consultant mentorship is available for the successful candidate. It is anticipated that the successful candidates will become both clinical and educational supervisors. Applications to the University of Sheffield for Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer Status will be supported. General 1. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in General Surgery with responsibility for in-patients and outpatients. 2. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. This includes being on-call for telephone advice and major incidents. 3. To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave. 4. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate. 5. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. 6. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary. Resident Medical Staff 7. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the professional supervision and management of Resident medical staff. 8. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for Resident medical staff. Management & Service Development 9. In conjunction with the Care Group Senior Team, to take an active role in the management of the Division. 10. In conjunction with the Care Group Director, Consultant & Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles that are fit for the future. 11. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department. 12. To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, particularly in relation to managing staff and to follow the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters. Clinical Governance 13. In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.