Colorectal Consultant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. 18 Week Support Limited Colorectal Consultant The closing date is 19 January 2027 Apply for this job Job summary Are you a Colorectal Consultant looking for additional weekend work? Here at 18 Week Support, we have an exciting opportunity to support a well-established NHS Trust in the Southwest area within a busy Colorectal service. Main duties of the job To provide high-quality, safe and effective assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with colorectal conditions. About us Who We Are: At 18 Week Support, we are the UKs leading insourcing provider to the NHS. We partner with trusts nationwide to expand clinical capacity, reduce waiting times, and improve patient access to outpatient and surgical care. Clinical excellence and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do. Details Date posted 15 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Locum Duration 3 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number E0341-26-0086 Job locations 3rd Floor Dorset and Surrounding Dorset EC3R 5AR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Clinical responsibilities Assess, diagnose and manage patients with colorectal diseases in outpatient clinics, inpatient wards and emergency settings. Perform elective and emergency colorectal surgery, including open, laparoscopic and other appropriate minimally invasive procedures within the surgeons competence. Manage colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, rectal prolapse, haemorrhoids, anal fistulas, fissures and other benign and malignant conditions. Undertake appropriate diagnostic procedures, including colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy, where trained and credentialed. Provide perioperative care, including preoperative assessment, consent, postoperative monitoring, complication management and follow-up. Participate in emergency general surgery rotas and provide specialist advice for acute surgical admissions. Coordinate patient care with oncologists, radiologists, gastroenterologists, pathologists, specialist nurses and other relevant professionals. Recognise and manage clinical deterioration, escalating care when required. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical responsibilities Assess, diagnose and manage patients with colorectal diseases in outpatient clinics, inpatient wards and emergency settings. Perform elective and emergency colorectal surgery, including open, laparoscopic and other appropriate minimally invasive procedures within the surgeons competence. Manage colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, rectal prolapse, haemorrhoids, anal fistulas, fissures and other benign and malignant conditions. Undertake appropriate diagnostic procedures, including colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy, where trained and credentialed. Provide perioperative care, including preoperative assessment, consent, postoperative monitoring, complication management and follow-up. Participate in emergency general surgery rotas and provide specialist advice for acute surgical admissions. Coordinate patient care with oncologists, radiologists, gastroenterologists, pathologists, specialist nurses and other relevant professionals. Recognise and manage clinical deterioration, escalating care when required. Person Specification Qualification