A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
Role Overview
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with a specialist interest in Head and Neck reconstruction. This post offers an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established multidisciplinary Head and Neck team, providing comprehensive reconstructive care following oncological, trauma and complex elective surgery across the Dorset region. The successful candidate will contribute to high‑quality clinical care, service development, teaching and training, and will be supported to develop sub‑specialist interests and research aligned with Trust priorities. This role is ideally suited to a consultant committed to collaborative working, innovation and delivering outstanding patient‑centred outcomes within a supportive and progressive organisation.
Responsibilities
* Manage a wide range of complex reconstructive surgery.
* Provide multidisciplinary care, collaborating with ophthalmologists, dermatologists, oral maxillo‑facial surgeons, ENT specialists and allied health professionals.
* Develop and implement clinical protocols for the management of complex head and neck surgery, enhancing patient care pathways.
* Participate in the free‑flap on‑call rota, managing post‑operative patients and complications.
* Deliver outpatient care, including pre‑ and post‑operative consultations, and manage inpatient cases, ensuring a seamless patient journey.
* Lead the management of complex microvascular and reconstructive surgery; engage in outpatient clinics for skin cancer, collaborating with other specialties to provide holistic, patient‑centred treatment.
* Participate in an out‑of‑hours rota, including evenings, weekends and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs.
Service Reconfiguration & Work Location
This service has a planned move from Poole site to Bournemouth site in a future reconfiguration. If the role relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
Additional Information
The department is fully equipped with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including advanced 3D planning software and on site 3D printing technology. The postholder will play a key role in contributing to innovative service development and ensuring the Trust’s continued reputation for excellence in Head and Neck Surgery.
Application Closing Date
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Jun 2026.
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