Plastic Surgery Specialist Grade Doctor

NHS; North Shields; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Doctor to join their plastic surgery team at North Tyneside General Hospital. This role involves the management of skin cancer, breast reconstruction, and more. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years' clinical experience and be registered with the GMC. This is a full-time fixed-term position with a salary ranging from £100,870 to £111,441. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years post-qualification clinical experience.
• At least 6 years in plastic surgery specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to skin cancer services.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and theatre sessions.
• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings.
• Conduct audits and research projects.

Skills

Skin cancer management

Microvascular reconstruction

Clinical audits

Post-operative care

Patient education

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC registration

Job description

Overview

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Specialist Doctor (on a full-time basis) based at North Tyneside General Hospital and supporting the delivery of our trust wide service. Plastic Surgery is a high throughput department with 3 full-time and one part-time consultants. We are looking to appoint another consultant to provide services for skin cancer management, immediate and delayed breast reconstruction, hand surgery, limb reconstruction, and support to general surgeons for perineal wound reconstruction as well as complex abdominal wall reconstruction. We have plans to expand further by adding a MOHs service, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and to establish lymphedema services. The successful candidate should provide support in all such activities, especially skin cancer management and reconstruction.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable number of applications are received.

Main duties

This job entails providing support to skin cancer services, including participating in outpatient clinics and theatre sessions, either working with the Consultant or working independently. It also involves providing support to breast reconstruction services and participation in microvascular reconstruction for breast or limbs, participation in MDT meetings, ward rounds and post-operative flap monitoring, and providing education to other team members for smooth service delivery. The role includes participating in academic activities such as audits, research projects and maintaining morbidity and mortality records.

Job responsibilities

• Skin Cancer and its management including pre-op clinics, operative commitments and post-operative care under supervision of a consultant.
• Attending skin cancer MDT.
• Participating in microvascular reconstruction and post-operative flap monitoring.
• Assisting consultants in complex tissue reconstructions.
• Participating in monthly departmental teaching activities.
• Participating in and conducting audit and research projects.
• Participating in CPD events.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick upon Tweed, in addition to our Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. We provide services from homes and local community facilities to help people live independently and avoid unnecessary hospital admission where appropriate. We are committed to high quality patient care and strive to ensure an exceptional experience for every patient and service user.

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £100,870 to £111,441 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 319-7553551HD

Job location: North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH

Person Specification

Qualifications — Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Experience — Essential

• Evidence of a minimum of 12 years post-qualification clinical experience, with a minimum of 6 years in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades

Disclosure and DBS

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a disclosure check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH

Employer website: https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/