Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon (lower limb trauma /skin oncology)

Alfianni Online - Artist Netwerk; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their integrated team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role focuses on microsurgical reconstruction, limb reconstruction, and skin oncology, requiring a registered medical practitioner dedicated to service development and enhancing patient care. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, contributing to cutting-edge healthcare services while engaging in teaching and research initiatives. This position promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive and innovative healthcare setting, with a commitment to professional growth and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Trained in microsurgical reconstruction with a focus on limb reconstruction.
• Registered medical practitioners eligible for Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Provide reconstructive services across extremity trauma and oncology teams.
• Commitment to teaching, education, and improving patient experience.

Skills

Microsurgical reconstruction

Limb reconstruction

Skin oncology

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered medical practitioner

Specialist Register eligibility

Job description

A Vacancy at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.

We are seeking a motivated innovative individual trained in the provision of microsurgical reconstruction with an interest in limb reconstruction and skin oncology. We anticipate the individual will have skills in working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex surgery, with a commitment to service development and improving the patient experience.

In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.

Candidates for the post must be registered medical practitioners and on, or eligible to join, the Specialist Register within six months of the date of the Appointments Committee.

Provide reconstructive services across the extremity trauma and oncology teams and development of a specialist interest within these or in a related field.

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

1. Freeman Hospital
2. Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
3. Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
4. Newcastle Dental Hospital
5. Newcastle Fertility Centre
6. Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
7. Northern Genetics Service
8. Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.

This advert closes on Sunday 20 Apr 2025.

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