Locum Consultant Colorectal Surgeon with IBD interest

Job summary An opportunity for the appointment of a fixed-term Consultant Colorectal Surgeon to join a busy district general hospital in the West Midlands. The post holder will be joining the existing General Surgical team and is expected to excel in Colorectal and Emergency Surgery. Main duties of the job Consultant-level on-call duties in the Surgical Unit (1 in 12), with a dedicated Consultant on-site (daytime cover), post-take ward rounds, and dedicated post-take sessions. To provide leadership and assessment of emergency surgical patients admitted whilst on-take, and the Emergency Surgical Hub (ESH). The breakdown of the rota is as follows: Cycle 1 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 24 hours (08:00-19:00 on site) and next day 08:00 -13:00 post-take rounds and hot clinic Cycle 2 - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 24 hours (08:00-19:00 on site) and next day 08:00 - 13:00 post take and hot clinic Weekend inpatient and CEPOD cover provided by the two consultants on the rota This is a 1 in 6-weekend rota and remunerated at 4.0 PAsTo conduct outpatient and elective day-case and inpatient activity. Working collaboratively with clinical and managerial colleagues to further develop and improve the service. Administrative duties as required within the Directorate. Flexible provision of cover for planned and unexpected leave of consultant colleagues. Participation in clinical audit and CME/CPD appropriate to experience at consultant level, together with contribution to education and training of medical students and junior staff. About us At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk) Details Date posted 09 September 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 253-0926-8225628 Job locations Russells Hall Hospital Pensnett Road Dudley DY1 2HQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached for a full description of duties and responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached for a full description of duties and responsibilities of the role.