Consultant Plastic Surgeon (Hands)

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks a locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon with a focus on Adult and Paediatric Hand Surgery. The position involves outpatient clinics and surgical responsibilities at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This internationally recognized unit is dedicated to providing a wide range of plastic and reconstructive services, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have full GMC Registration and a license to practice.
• UK-trained applicants need evidence of higher specialist training or eligibility for CESR.
• Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient clinics and manage theatre sessions related to hand surgery.
• Perform skin cancer surgery/reconstruction tasks.
• Fulfill on-call duties as required.

Skills

Sub-specialty interest in hand surgery

Outpatient clinics management

Theatre sessions for hand surgery

Skin cancer surgery

GMC Registration

Education

Full GMC Registration

CCT or CESR eligibility

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

An exciting opportunity exists for a locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon with a sub-specialty interest in Adult and Paediatric Hand Surgery to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Plastic Surgery Unit. The unit has 23 Consultants and offers a wide range of plastic and reconstructive services, excluding craniofacial surgery, with a significant workload in general plastic surgery. The unit is internationally recognized and hosts annual teaching courses.

The successful candidate will have a main sub-specialist interest in hand surgery, based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI). The role includes outpatient clinics, theatre sessions related to hand surgery, skin cancer surgery/reconstruction, and on-call duties. Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practice, and be eligible for the GMC Specialist Register. UK-trained applicants should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for CESR, or be within 6 months of confirmed entry. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Further information can be obtained from Mr. Adam Gilmour at 07730 617272. Details for contacting the Recruitment Service are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

Interview Date: 15/07/2025

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all community sections. We are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer under the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting military community applications.

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