Locum Consultant Plastic Surgery

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the North East of England is seeking a Locum Consultant in Plastic Surgery. The role involves delivering high-quality plastic surgery services while supervising junior staff and participating in clinical governance. Candidates must hold a registered medical degree and relevant qualifications like FRCS in Plastic Surgery. The position offers a salary between £109,725 and £145,478 per year, pro-rata. This could be a temporary or potential permanent role based on service needs.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration is required.
• Attainment or willingness to obtain CCT in plastic surgery at the start of the post.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive Plastic Surgery service across the trust.
• Use advanced microvascular and head & neck reconstruction techniques.
• Ensure patient access meets national wait-time standards.
• Provide professional and educational supervision to junior staff.
• Participate in postgraduate teaching, clinical audit, and governance.
• Support service management and resource utilisation.
• Represent the trust in clinical and safety-related matters.

Skills

Experience in research and development

Management training

Education

Registered Medical Degree

MRCS, FRCS or equivalent

FRCS in Plastic Surgery (or equivalent)

Job description

Locum Consultant Plastic Surgery

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust – The closing date is 23 December 2025.

This temporary post supports the expansion of Plastic Surgery activity within the Bishop Integrated Surgical Hub. The role may become permanent in the future.

Main duties of the job

The consultant will work with a 9‑member Plastic Surgery team based at the University Hospital of North Durham, serving the County Durham and Darlington population across multiple satellite sites.

The department provides elective and trauma plastic surgery through hub‑and‑spoke delivery from the University Hospital of Durham, day‑case and outpatient clinics at Bishop Auckland, Shotley Bridge, Sunderland, South Tyneside, and Sedgefield. Core specialities include skin, upper limb, breast reconstruction, perineal reconstruction, head & neck, hypospadias, and general trauma.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering a comprehensive, high‑quality Plastic Surgery service across the trust.
• Utilising advanced microvascular and head & neck reconstruction techniques.
• Ensuring patient access meets national wait‑time standards.
• Providing professional and educational supervision to junior staff.
• Participating in postgraduate teaching, clinical audit, and governance.
• Supporting service management and resource utilisation.
• Representing the trust in clinical and safety‑related matters.

Qualifications

• Registered Medical Degree
• MRCS, FRCS or equivalent
• FRCS in Plastic Surgery (or equivalent)

Experience

• Significant overall experience in plastic surgery.
• Experience teaching and educating junior staff.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team.

Statutory Registration

• GMC Registration
• Attained or willing to obtain CCT in plastic surgery at the start of the post.

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Experience in research and development.
• Management training.

Special Requirements

• UK driving license.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and conflict.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata