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Consultant Plastic Surgeon
The closing date is 25 February 2026
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
About us
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 through 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.
Job responsibilities
The attached job description and person specification detail further details and information regarding this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* UK CCT in Plastic Surgery
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in general Plastic Surgery, including skin cancer, breast reconstruction and lower limb trauma
* Depth and breadth of experience to participate in the care of both elective and emergency plastic surgery patients
* A relevant sub-specialty interest to the listed Departmental activities e.g. breast reconstruction, lower limb trauma, diabetic foot MDT, pelvic reconstruction, lymphovascular surgery
Qualifications
* Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register Plastic Surgery or within six months of expected date of CCT
* Full registration with GMC
* Training in lymphovascular surgery techniques
* Higher surgical degree (MD/MS/PhD)
Experience
* Relevant experience in microvascular breast reconstruction
* Relevant experience of Diabetic Foot MDT working
Personal Attributes
* Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
* Commitment to good team working and relationships
* Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
* Caring attitude to patients
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.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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