Job summary
The successful applicant will join a busy Plastic Surgery department in SalisburyFoundation Trust and will also be involved in the Plastic Surgery input at the MajorTrauma Centre at University Hospital Southampton.
Candidate is expected to have good general Plastic Surgical experience, the ability to perform Microsurgical Breast Reconstructive work and have evidence to show their ability to perform DIEP flaps.
Candidate is also expected to have significant experience in Plastic Surgery Trauma and a specific interest in working in a Major Trauma Centre. Evidence of microsurgical trauma limb reconstruction is expected.
Main duties of the job
Working collaboratively with the other consultants and wider multi-disciplinary team within Plastic Surgery, the post-holder will;
* Support the further development and improvement of the Trauma and breast reconstruction services within the Trust, to improve the timely management of patients and increase the resilience of the service.
* Supporting the management of general plastic surgery patients within the department.
* Communicate effectively with bookings team to ensure optimal utilisation oftheatre lists.
* Be engaged with the Cinapsis system for responding to advice and guidance requests.
* Engage in the department clinical governance activity and Morbidity & Mortalityreview meetings.
* Provide clinical support and leadership for junior doctors, nursing and otherstaff involved in the management of patients admitted to the department, aswell as those attending the out-patient department.
* Provide teaching and training to junior doctors, medical students, nurses andparamedical staff within the team.
* Participate in the consultant on-call rota, taking responsibility for all patientsadmitted under their care and ensuring timely senior assessment and decisionmaking to facilitate appropriate investigation, prompt management and earlydischarge.
* Work collaboratively with the breast reconstruction nurses and to continue development of enhanced recovery program.
To find out more about living and working in Salisbury please visit our interactive candidate information pack.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting
Details
Date posted
19 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
269-MD960
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about living and working in Salisbury please visit our interactive candidate information pack.
Please see attached person specification for further information on qualification and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about living and working in Salisbury please visit our interactive candidate information pack.
Please see attached person specification for further information on qualification and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Specialist Training
Essential
* Possession, or within 6 months of possession, of a CCT in Plastic Surgery leading to entry onto GMC Specialist Register.
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Experience/Clinical Skills
Essential
* Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in: Breast reconstruction surgery including micro-surgical techniques.
* Experience in General Plastic Surgery Trauma.
* Experience in microsurgical trauma limb reconstruction.
* Experience in managing risk and knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
* Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems, demonstrating clear, logical thinking and analytical approach.
* Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice.
Management Experience
Essential
* Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team, including a multidisciplinary team and to motivate and develop staff.
* Willing to forge clinical, research and academic links with other organisations.
* Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively: capacity to organise own workload.
* Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance targets.
* Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the department / Directorate.
* Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors.
Communication skills
Essential
* Demonstrates clarity in written and spoken communication.
* Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
Teaching
Essential
* Demonstration of an interest and commitment to teaching.
* Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and others. Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others.
Audit and Research
Essential
* Experience in, and commitment to clinical audit and research.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Specialist Training
Essential
* Possession, or within 6 months of possession, of a CCT in Plastic Surgery leading to entry onto GMC Specialist Register.
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Experience/Clinical Skills
Essential
* Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in: Breast reconstruction surgery including micro-surgical techniques.
* Experience in General Plastic Surgery Trauma.
* Experience in microsurgical trauma limb reconstruction.
* Experience in managing risk and knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
* Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems, demonstrating clear, logical thinking and analytical approach.
* Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice.
Management Experience
Essential
* Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team, including a multidisciplinary team and to motivate and develop staff.
* Willing to forge clinical, research and academic links with other organisations.
* Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively: capacity to organise own workload.
* Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance targets.
* Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the department / Directorate.
* Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors.
Communication skills
Essential
* Demonstrates clarity in written and spoken communication.
* Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
Teaching
Essential
* Demonstration of an interest and commitment to teaching.
* Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and others. Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others.
Audit and Research
Essential
* Experience in, and commitment to clinical audit and research.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
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Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Employer's website
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