Consultant Plastic Surgeon Sub General Plastic Surgery, Burns and Scar

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking a Consultant Plastic Surgeon specializing in burns and scar management. The role involves patient care, surgical services, and on-call duties at the Royal London Hospital. Ideal candidates will have extensive trauma reconstruction experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Broad exposure to Plastic and Reconstructive surgery with recent UK experience.
• Fellowship in microsurgery.
• Experience with complex trauma, including lower limb and hand replantations.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the care of patients, including administrative duties.
• Provision of comprehensive and efficient surgical services.
• Participation in the plastic surgery on-call rota.

Skills

Clinical Expertise in Plastic Surgery

Trauma Reconstruction

Microsurgery

Teaching and Coaching

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCS(Plast) or equivalent

CCT or equivalent

Higher Degree MD/MS/PhD/MPhil

Job description

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Consultant Plastic Surgeon Sub General Plastic Surgery, Burns and Scar, London

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Client:

Barts Health NHS Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

03604030e460

Job Views:

3

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in one of the busiest major trauma centres in the country. This is a substantive consultant 5 PA post, and the appointee will join a current body of thirteen substantive and three locum Consultants within the Plastic Surgery Department. We have a well-established plastic surgery unit serving numerous spokes from the main base at the Royal London Hospital.

This post will incorporate elements of general plastic surgery, with a focus on burns and scar management. The post will work across three of the Barts Health sites, with the Royal London Hospital being the primary location, featuring regular clinics and operations.

Experience working within an MTC environment and trauma microsurgery is essential, as the role also involves on-call duties for plastic surgery. The new appointee will be an integral member of the trauma multidisciplinary team based at Royal London, contributing to both lower limb and upper limb trauma out of hours.

Main duties of the job

General Duties

• Responsibility for the care of patients, including administrative duties.
• Leadership and organization of services in line with Trusts' Business Plans.
• Development of personal interests within the specialty, including expanding the breast reconstruction service and engaging in innovation and research.
• Management of doctors in training, including training, supervision, and mentorship.

Duties of the post

• Provision of comprehensive and efficient surgical services.
• Evidence-based care for inpatients and outpatients.
• Adherence to NHS standards and local contracts.
• Participation in the plastic surgery on-call rota, primarily at Royal London.
• Flexibility to undertake other duties in emergencies and cover on-call duties as needed.

About us

Barts Health is a leading NHS trust, committed to excellence and innovation, providing safe, high-quality care in east London and beyond. We value inclusion, diversity, and a supportive working environment.Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification for main responsibilities.

Person Specification
Qualifications/ Higher Degree
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS(Plast) or equivalent
• CCT (or within 3 months from interview or on the specialist register)
• Higher Degree MD/MS/PhD/MPhil

Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub-Specialty
Essential

• Broad exposure to Plastic and Reconstructive surgery with recent UK experience
• Fellowship in microsurgery
• Experience with complex trauma, including lower limb and hand replantations
• Experience in diagnosis and treatment of complex reconstruction conditions
• Extensive trauma reconstruction experience, including microsurgery
• Multiple fellowships in microsurgery

Further training, teaching, management, and audit
Essential

• Recent relevant training demonstrating commitment to CPD
• Experience teaching and coaching junior team members
• Experience with full cycle audit or quality improvement projects
• Understanding of governance
• Experience as a trainer in plastic surgery