Locum Consultant Colorectal Surgery | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title: Locum Colorectal Consultant Surgeon (Fixed term from 1.10.2026 until 30.09.2027)

We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that full GMC registration and license to practice is essential for this role. If you do not currently have GMC registration, but you are in the process of applying, please use the supporting information section of the application form to provide an update about the status of your GMC application. Candidates without GMC registration at the time of shortlisting will not be considered.

• The successful candidate will need to work closely within the current Colorectal multi-disciplinary team and also with colleagues across the Trust and externally.
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
• To share the responsibility with colleagues for the day-to-day management of the Colorectal and Emergency General Surgical service.
• Teaching and training of Junior Staff and Medical Students.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
• To participate in the ~ 1:12 undifferentiated General Surgical on-call rota.

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital; our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trust's values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 9:1 DCC/SPA on a flexible timetable. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities with prior agreement (can be adjusted depending on non-core activities). Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through a personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.

Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the Trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer of objectivity to our commitment in this regard.

Review of Job Plan: The job plan is subject to review once a year and is signed off between the post holder, the CSU Lead and an Executive Director of the Trust. Participation in annual appraisals is a contractual requirement. The Trust has procedures for resolving disagreements concerning job plan, either following appointment or at annual review.

Teaching: There are a number of specific roles within the hospital relating to our joint endeavours with the University of Buckingham Medical School. These roles involve teaching and the wider management of the undergraduate training programme. These activities are recognised explicitly in job plans. Day-to-day teaching on the wards and in clinic is accounted for within direct clinical care (DCC) time.

Facilities for appointee: The appointee will have access to an office, and secretarial support will be available. Consultant offices are equipped with a Personal Computer with suitable peripherals and connectivity. The library has access to current books and journals.

All doctors must have an annual appraisal and review of the job plan part of which will include completion of Mandatory Training. Trust appraisers are appointed by the Medical Director for appraisal and revalidation. Key issues arising from the appraisal process are relayed to the CSU Lead and Medical Director.

Continuous Personal Development: The Trust is fully committed to CPD. There are internal meetings (with certificates issued) plus a study leave allowance of 30 days over 3 years with funding available. As part of the job plan there is a core SPA (1PA) for supporting professional activities and CPD.

Personal development and training: The Trust actively encourages development within the workforce and employees are required to comply with trust mandatory training. The Trust aims to support high quality training to NHS staff through various services. The Trust is committed to offering learning and development opportunities to all full-time & part-time employees.

General Responsibilities: All Medical and Dental Staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, clinical governance and other risk management policies. The Chief Executive of the Trust or the CSU Lead / Divisional Director may from time to time delegate managerial responsibilities by agreement with the post holder.

Trust Management Structure: Full details of the Trust’s current management structure can be viewed online. In summary, there are four clinical divisions each made up of constituent clinical service delivery units (CSUs). Each Division and CSU is led by a triumvirate of Divisional or Clinical Director (typically a doctor), general manager and lead nurse (or allied health professional). Medical staff are encouraged to take an active role in leadership and management, developing our clinical pathways over time and offering both high quality and value for money.

This advert closes on Sunday 23 Aug 2026.