Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic colleague to complement our team of 10 consultant Plastic Surgeons, all with a subspecialty interest, predominantly based at both The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
The intended start date is from April 2026.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time substantive post to replace an existing locum consultant post. The successful candidate will be welcomed into our busy plastic surgery, orthopaedic and breast surgery services. There will be a requirement to work collaboratively within the existing teams to provide a general elective and emergency plastic surgery service with additional specific sub-specialty services to include: microvascular breast reconstruction, complex lower limb trauma reconstruction, diabetic foot MDT support, pelvic defect reconstruction, and development of a new lymphoedema surgical service
Working for our organisation
Our department delivers a broad and general range of services including: adult and paediatric elective and emergency hand surgery, peripheral nerve injury care, breast reconstruction, head and neck surgery, lower limb trauma, skin cancer, vascular malformations (national referral base), hypospadias, burns facility services, pressure sore and pelvic defect reconstruction, diabetic foot care, spinal injuries wound and upper limb care, chest wall reconstruction, and electrochemotherapy. There are existing research links with the regional universities, and a collaborative regional research network. There is a new Academic Surgical Unit being developed across multiple specialties with the support of the Royal College of Surgeons and the University of York.
There will be a core requirement to support our microvascular lower limb trauma services though participation in our general plastic surgery on call rota. This will be through a 1 in 6 on call week for Plastic surgery supported by scheduled daily triage clinics, and daily access to shared emergency theatre lists for adult and paediatric patients.
A microvascular skill set is essential for this post to support our Major Trauma Centre services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The attached job description and person specification detail further details and information regarding this vacancy.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. UK CCT in Plastic Surgery
2. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in general Plastic Surgery, including skin cancer, breast reconstruction and lower limb trauma
3. Depth and breadth of experience to participate in the care of both elective and emergency plastic surgery patients
Desirable criteria
4. A relevant sub-specialty interest to the listed Departmental activities breast reconstruction, lower limb trauma, diabetic foot MDT, pelvic reconstruction, lymphovascular surgery
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. FRCS(Plast) or equivalent qualification
6. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register Plastic Surgery or within six months of expected date of CCT
7. Full registration with GMC
Desirable criteria
8. Training in lymphovascular surgery techniques
9. Breast reconstruction fellowship
10. Higher surgical degree (MD/MS/PhD)
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Relevant experience in microvascular breast reconstruction
12. Relevant experience in microvascular lower limb reconstruction
13. Relevant experience of Diabetic Foot MDT working
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
14. Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
15. Commitment to good team working and relationships
16. Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
17. Caring attitude to patients
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
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