Consultant General Surgeon - Colorectal Surgery

Applications are invited for a Consultant General Surgeon with a specialist interest in Colorectal Surgery to join one of the UK's leading high-volume robotic colorectal centre at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidate will join an ambitious and forward-thinking team delivering a fully integrated, robotic-first colorectal service, with approximately 97% of elective colorectal cancer resections performed robotically. The department has access to multiple advanced robotic platforms, including the latest generation systems and a dedicated emergency robotic programme. We are seeking an outstanding candidate with advanced expertise in minimally invasive and robotic colorectal surgery, a strong commitment to training, and a track record in research and innovation. Core hours are Monday to Friday with participation in a 1:12 emergency on-call rota and a 1:6 colorectal surgeon of the week rota

The appointee will deliver high-quality elective and emergency colorectal and general surgery within a nationally recognised, robotic-led programme. Candidates must demonstrate advanced capability in robotic colorectal surgery, including independent performance of robotic colorectal cancer resections. A subspecialty interest in complex inflammatory bowel disease surgery is highly desirable. The role includes participation in lower GI endoscopy (JAG accreditation desirable) and close collaboration with gastroenterology within a high-functioning MDT structure. The department has a strong culture of dual-console training, mentorship, and collaborative operating. The appointee will play a key role in training resident doctors and fellows, contributing to a flagship training environment. There are significant opportunities to contribute to research, including robotic surgery, emergency robotics, and digitally enabled care pathways such as virtual hospital models.