Job Summary
This is a substantive full-time consultant post in the Plastic Surgery Department with a major interest in Microvascular Breast Reconstructive surgery.
The Plastic Surgery Breast Reconstructive department is a regional service primarily covering Cheltenham, Gloucester,Bath and Bristol to provide specialist Breast Cancer and Reconstructive surgical expertise.
The post-holder will join Mr Sherif Wilson, Miss PhilippaJackson and Miss Naomi Patel in delivering this service. The Breast Reconstruction team routinely cross-cover each other's patients in the absence of a member of the team. The successful candidate will have regular elective theatre and outpatient capacity, will be required to be part of the Oncoplastic Breast MDT and will participate in the Plastic Surgery Service and On-Call rota.
Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC's specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
The work of the Plastic Surgery Department covers a wide range of congenital and acquired conditions including skin cancer, hand surgery, lower limb trauma, breast reconstruction, head and neck malignancy, sarcoma, burns service and laser therapy. Combined clinics are held in association with other specialists including head and neck surgery, Ortho-Plastics, oncologists and dermatology. Specialist clinics include; hands, pigmented lesions, sarcoma and breast reconstruction.
There are dedicated plastics and burns general anaesthetic operating theatres and three local anaesthetic operating theatres, with 24-hour access to general emergency theatres where out of hours trauma cases are undertaken. The postholders will be provided with secretarial support and office accommodation, which will be shared with other members of the consultant team.
There will be an on-call commitment to delivering an emergency adult and paediatric plastic surgery service and applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general plastic surgery. The successful candidates will join a further 24 consultants who offer plastic surgery and burns service to patients from the northern part of the South West region. The department has dedicated emergency plastic surgery beds on Gate 33A, including seven burns unit beds, and shares elective capacity with other specialties on Gate 7A. There is access to ITU and HDU beds.
About Us
North Bristol NHS Trust is one of two designated Major Trauma Centres in South West England, supporting the Severn region. The service provides adult and paediatric specialist Orthoplastic surgical expertise at North Bristol NHS Trust and Bristol Children's Hospital.
The Plastic Surgery Breast Reconstructive department is a regional service primarily covering Cheltenham, Gloucester,Bath and Bristol to provide specialist Breast Cancer and Reconstructive surgical expertise.
Details
Date posted
27 January 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
339-ASCR5240-LB
Job locations
Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be reviewed between the Post Holder and Specialty Lead within three months after commencement in post. The exact timetable will be flexible, arranged in discussion with the Specialty Lead.
The job plan will be reviewed prospectively. This will be a positive agreement that sets out a Consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be reviewed between the Post Holder and Specialty Lead within three months after commencement in post. The exact timetable will be flexible, arranged in discussion with the Specialty Lead.
The job plan will be reviewed prospectively. This will be a positive agreement that sets out a Consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Registration
Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent (for non-UK applicants)
Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
Must have CCT in Plastic Surgery and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment.
Desirable
Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MS).
Essential
Training and Experience
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
Minimum of 10 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
Training in diagnosis and treatment of routine plastic surgery conditions.
Specialist knowledge, training and interest in management of microsurgical breast reconstruction
Experience and training in surgical management of common, non-specialised conditions in children, including trauma
Desirable
Oncoplastic Breast Fellowship in an approved UK or overseas position or demonstrable equivalent experience
Breast Microsurgery Fellowship in an approved UK or overseas position or demonstrable equivalent experience
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Experience in audit projects and written up
Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
Knowledge of political context within which we operate
Desirable
Up to date evidence of completion of audits
Completion of a general management course or programme
Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
Proven teaching ability.
Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates
Desirable
Proven track record in research related to breast reconstruction and microsurgery
Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
Ability to teach effectively
Willingness to undertake further research
Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
Leadership and Teamwork
Essential
Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
Have a positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team.
Evidence of good organisational and compassionate leadership skills
Evidence of positive development and change management
An understanding of positive leadership in the context of healthcare.
Desirable
Evidence of Leadership or Management course or activity
Communication
Essential
Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues
An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others
Must be able to influence and persuade effectively.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to write and present management reports as required
Ability to work independently as well as part of the Surgical Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
Person Specification
Essential
Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues
An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others
Must be able to influence and persuade effectively.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to write and present management reports as required
Ability to work independently as well as part of the Surgical Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
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Employer details
Employer name
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Employer's website
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