Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Colorectal Consultant Surgeon to join the GI Unit at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, based at Salisbury District Hospital.The successful candidate will have broad general surgical experience, specialist training in colorectal surgery, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to develop and improve colorectal services.

This is a full-time post comprising 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week: 8.5 PAs for Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 PAs for Supporting Professional Activities, including CPD, audit, teaching, research and appraisal.

The role includes a 1-in-10 on-call commitment, with flexible working arrangements covering extended weekday hours and occasional weekends. Weekend and extended working will form part of the standard timetable, with appropriate time off in lieu or remuneration in line with NHS consultant terms and conditions. Typically, no more than four or five weekend work periods or extended working weeks will be scheduled annually, with reasonable advance notice provided.

Interview Date: 11th December 2026

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job include:

Undertake outpatient sessions in the purpose-built outpatient department of Salisbury District Hospital.

Undertake operating sessions in the main operating theatres and in the day surgery of the District Hospital.

Take part in the provision of emergency general surgery on call cover for Salisbury District Hospital on a 1:10 basis.

Take part in the provision of support and advice for colorectal patients at Salisbury District Hospital on a 1:10 basis, to run concurrently with general surgery on call.

Provide support to the colorectal contribution to endoscopy activity

Share extra on call commitments during periods of leave of colleagues.

Contribute to the management of the department and the hospital.

Contribute to the teaching of both undergraduates and trainees.

Actively engage and contribute to the trust clinical governance processes.

The above duties are intended as a guide to the general duties required of this post and may vary from time to time. It does not form part of the terms and conditions of employment.

To find out more about the role and living and working in Salisbury please look at our interactive candidate information pack

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.