Consultant Plastic & Reconstruction Surgeon - Hand

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider in Dundee is seeking a full-time Consultant in Plastic Surgery with a focus on hand surgery. The position requires GMC registration and MRCS (or equivalent). In this role, the successful candidate will join a team of experienced surgeons, primarily handling emergency and elective hand surgeries, while also performing some general plastic surgeries. Opportunities for engagement across a broad spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgeries are available.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be GMC registered and have MRCS (or equivalent).
• They must also be on the GMC Specialist registration or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily in hand surgery, both emergency and elective.
• Participate in general plastic surgery including skin cancer surgery.
• Join a team of Consultant Plastic Surgeons.

Education

GMC registration

MRCS or equivalent

GMC Specialist registration or CCT within 6 months of interview

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

CONSULTANT IN PLASTIC SURGERY - HAND SURGERY

Applications are invited for the above post based at Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee. The opportunity has arisen due to a vacancy.

This is a full-time post (10 PAs per week) – based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, but with sessions across the regional territory. The post will have a major interest in hand surgery, both emergency and elective. A small amount of general plastic surgery including skin cancer surgery is also anticipated.

The on-call commitment is currently on a 1 : 9 basis.

The successful candidate will join a team of nine Consultant Plastic Surgeons and seven registrars. Although this post is for hand surgery specialist interest the role will offer opportunities across a broad spectrum of plastic and reconstructive. As subspecialist interest in laser surgery would also be beneficial to this post to support the wider team capacity.

Candidates must be GMC registered and have MRCS (or equivalent). They must also be on the GMC Specialist registration or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.

For an informal discussion and / or site visit please contact Mr Stuart Waterston, Consultant Plastic Surgeon on 01382 660111 ext 35643.