Locum Consultant Colorectal Surgeon (Interest in Cancer)

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Doctor & Consultant · viaNHS Jobs

£113,565–£150,569 a year

Oxford, South EastTemporaryFull-timeOn-site
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Closing date
23 Nov 2026
Posted
3d ago
Specialism
Doctor & Consultant
Sector
Healthcare
Reference
nhs-5717053

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Job summary

A whole-time Locum post as a Consultant in Colorectal Surgery is available now at Oxford University HospitalsNHS Foundation Trust.

This isa fixed term contract for the period of one year.

The Colorectal Department currently has a vacancy for a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon to join tencurrentConsultant colleagues and a SpecialistDoctor.

Applications are invited to apply for the postbased atthe Department of Colorectal Surgery,Churchill Hospital, Oxford.

The department'sexpertise covers the full range of colorectal surgery with high volumes of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floordisordersand proctology. The newConsultant will have a broad training in colorectal surgery and able to integrate and help develop the above services.

Main duties of the job

Surgical management of elective and emergency Colorectal Surgery with a primary interest in cancer. The candidate will work within a department of ten other Consultant, and one Specialist, Colorectal Surgeons and participatein the wider emergency on call rota.

Theprimary focusof the post will beLGI Cancer and general Colorectal Surgery, working closely with the existing surgeons andmulti-disciplinary teamsin providingtheseservices. Activitywill also includeLower GI endoscopy lists.

The post holder willparticipatein the on-call rota for Emergency General Surgery services based at the John Radcliffe Hospital site.

The postholder's duties will be primarily at The Churchill Hospital and John Radcliffe Hospital but it is a condition of the appointment that the postholder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locationswithin Oxfordshire,includingtheHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-TP-8294775-S5

Job locations

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Oxford

OX3 7LE

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description.

Surgical management of elective and emergency Colorectal Surgery with a primary interest in Cancer. The candidate will work within a department of eight other Consultant, and one Specialist, Colorectal Surgeons andparticipatein the wider emergency on call rota.

Theprimary focusof the post will beLGI Cancer and general Colorectal Surgery, working closely with the existing surgeons andmulti-disciplinary teamsin providingtheseservices. Activitywill also includeLower GI endoscopy lists.

The post holder willparticipatein the on-call rota for Emergency General Surgery services based at the John Radcliffe Hospital site.

The postholders duties will be primarily at The Churchill Hospital and John Radcliffe Hospital but it is a condition of the appointment that the postholder will be willing to work in any of the Trusts locationswithin Oxfordshire,includingtheHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description.

Surgical management of elective and emergency Colorectal Surgery with a primary interest in Cancer. The candidate will work within a department of eight other Consultant, and one Specialist, Colorectal Surgeons andparticipatein the wider emergency on call rota.

Theprimary focusof the post will beLGI Cancer and general Colorectal Surgery, working closely with the existing surgeons andmulti-disciplinary teamsin providingtheseservices. Activitywill also includeLower GI endoscopy lists.

The post holder willparticipatein the on-call rota for Emergency General Surgery services based at the John Radcliffe Hospital site.

The postholders duties will be primarily at The Churchill Hospital and John Radcliffe Hospital but it is a condition of the appointment that the postholder will be willing to work in any of the Trusts locationswithin Oxfordshire,includingtheHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.

What you need to do now

Applications are handled by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 23 Nov 2026.

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