Clinical Associate Professor in Colorectal Surgery

Clinical Associate Professor in Colorectal Surgery

The Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College London seeks to appoint a Clinical Associate Professor in Colorectal Surgery providing an outstanding opportunity to join a world‑leading team whose interdisciplinary research ranks as one of the global premier academic departments of surgery.

You will be expected to lead an academic programme in Colorectal Surgery aligned with the strategies of all three divisions within the Department of Surgery and Cancer.

Imperial College London is a world‑leading university for science, technology, engineering and medicine. The University’s scientific imagination drives world‑changing impact across its nine campuses and the global Imperial network. Our 22,000 students, 8,000 staff and partners work together on scientific discovery, innovation and entrepreneurship to navigate some of the world's toughest challenges in global health, climate change, AI, business leadership and more.

• Lead an academic programme in Colorectal Surgery.
• Align the programme with the strategies of all three divisions within the Department of Surgery and Cancer.
• Demonstrate an international reputation in research and the ability to attract funding.
• Maintain a proven track‑record in publishing, education and clinical service.
• Play an active role in undergraduate and postgraduate surgery education.
• Develop the Colorectal service.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of departmental culture.

• Full GMC (General Medical Council) registration.
• Evidence of membership of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent.
• Clinical specialty of colorectal cancer surgery.
• Additional higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) in a relevant area.

• Developing international reputation in research with a record of securing funding.
• Strong track‑record in publishing, education and clinical service.
• Experience leading undergraduate and postgraduate education in surgery.
• Experience developing a colorectal service.

• Career development with tailored training programmes for clinical staff.
• Sector‑leading salary and remuneration package including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes.
• Diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with staff networks and wellbeing resources.

15 February 2026 23:59 hours (Midnight GMT). The role is open and will hold an honorary consultant status with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Professor Amanda Cross, Head of Section for Gastrointestinal Surgery –

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