Consultant Plastic Surgeon with a special interest in GAS

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is seeking a Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon specializing in Gender Surgery. Responsibilities include delivering outpatient clinics, managing complex surgeries, and participating in multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have proven expertise in masculinising chest surgeries and be committed to research and innovation. This position also involves training responsibilities, emphasizing safety and quality improvement in patient care. Join us in delivering high-quality healthcare to a diverse population.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in primary and revision masculinising chest surgery.
• Ability to set up and deliver complex surgical procedures.
• Strong commitment to training and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient clinics and theatre lists to support the service.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with national standards.
• Provide consultant care for complications related to gender surgery.
• Promote early discharge of patients.

Skills

Expertise in gender surgery

Management ability

Commitment to research

Education

Medical degree

Specialist training in plastic surgery

Job description

Overview

A vacancy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. As a Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with a specialist interest in Gender Surgery, the post-holder will have demonstrated expertise in undertaking primary and revision masculinis ing chest surgery, and be willing to grow our masculinising lower surgery programme, including the set-up and delivery of pedicled and free-flap phalloplasty. The post holder must be committed to research and innovation in the field of gender surgery. The role requires close work with colleagues in the Trust and allied organisations as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to quality improvement, research and management of the service. The post-holder will engage in management tasks and contribute to service meetings as required.

The post holder will have the following duties:

• Deliver outpatient clinics, diagnostic procedures and theatre lists to support the service.
• Attendance at MDT meetings.
• Participation in audit, research and governance activities of the department.
• Ensure compliance with national commissioning standards and waiting time targets.
• Support subspecialisation in the department by appropriate cross referral to colleagues.
• Provide consultant care at an early stage to patients presenting to secondary care with presumed plastic surgical complications of gender surgery.
• Contribute to the routine care of GAS inpatients, rotating this responsibility with colleagues.
• To promote early and safe discharge of patients, including day case chest surgery.
• Strong commitment to the organisation and delivery of training.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Closing date: This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.