Consultant in Plastic Surgery-Hand

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed NHS foundation trust in Sheffield is seeking a full-time Consultant Plastic Hand Surgeon to provide Elective Hand and Trauma Reconstructive Services. This role includes responsible outpatient clinics and participation in surgical operations, supported by a leading team focused on patient-centric care and innovative research. Opportunities for career development, flexible working, and wellness support are offered, making this an excellent environment for healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing packages

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a valid license to practice.
• Able to assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide Elective Hand and Trauma Reconstructive Services including microsurgery.
• Undertake outpatient clinics for elective and non-elective patients.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to work as an independent practitioner in plastic and hand surgery

Education

Registered with the GMC with a license to practice

FRCS (plastic) or equivalent

Job description

The appointee, together with Consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of the Elective Hand and Trauma Reconstructive Service. This will include microsurgery for both upper and lower limb reconstruction. The appointee will undertake outpatient clinics for both elective and non-elective patients, trauma and elective operating sessions, ward round duties and take part in an on-call rota for general Plastic Surgery which includes Hands, soft tissue trauma including lower limb, and Burns (specialist Burns Surgeons provide overriding care for all Burns patients but emergency cover may be required when on-call). On call cover also includes Sheffield Children's Hospital (situated adjacent to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital) but there are no elective Children's Hospital duties associated with this post. Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have a name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or be eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.

Essential criteria

• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a license to practice.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the interview. For UK-trained applicants, holder of a CCT or within six months of award of CCT by interview date.
• FRCS (plastic) or equivalent.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Desirable criteria

• MD or PhD or equivalent.
• Diploma in Hand Surgery (British or European).
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio.

Clinical Experience Essential criteria

• One year of training in hand trauma and hand elective post.
• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in plastic and hand surgery.
• A minimum of 6 months experience as a Hand Fellow.

Research Essential criteria

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.

Teaching and Training Essential criteria

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.

CPD Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.

Management and Administration Essential criteria

• Evidence of understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management.

Clinical Governance and Audit Essential criteria

• Experience in performing clinical audit.
• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project, demonstrating behaviour consistent with PROUD values.

Job overview

One whole‑time Consultant Plastic Hand Surgeon to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Sheffield Hand Centre, Northern General Hospital. Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full‑time will be eligible to be considered for the posts; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award‑winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family‑friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions. We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.