Whole time Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking to appoint a full-time Consultant Plastic Surgeon specialising in soft tissue reconstruction and trauma, based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. Responsibilities include developing the breast reconstruction service, supporting the trauma service, and participation in general plastic surgery. The ideal candidate will be registered with the GMC and completed Specialist Training, with the ability to work full-time. Applications must be submitted via NHS Jobs recruitment system.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC, holding a valid licence to practice.
• Completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and entered on the Specialist Register.
• Ability to work full-time, with potential adjustments considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide and develop the breast reconstruction service.
• Support the trauma service at the Northern General site.
• Participate in general plastic and reconstructive work.
• Serve on a trauma on-call rota covering multiple hospitals.

Skills

Soft tissue reconstruction

Trauma surgery

General plastic and reconstructive surgery

Education

Registered with the GMC

Completed Specialist Training

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking to appoint a full‑time Consultant Plastic Surgeon specialising in soft tissue reconstruction (including breast reconstruction) and trauma, based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield.

Responsibilities

• Provide and develop the breast reconstruction service in collaboration with oncoplastic surgeons.
• Support the trauma service at the Northern General site, handling general plastic trauma, burns, and semi‑elective conditions.
• Participate in general plastic and reconstructive work, including skin cancer, across all consultant surgeons in the team.
• Serve on a trauma on‑call rota (1:18) covering Northern General, Royal Hallamshire, and Sheffield Children’s Hospital, maintaining patient responsibility and departmental functioning.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC, holding a valid licence to practice.
• Completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and entered on the Specialist Register, or holding a CCT date within six months of interview.
• Ability to work full‑time; candidates unable to work full‑time may be considered with suitable adjustments.

Equality and Diversity

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace. Applicants will be considered fairly in accordance with UK Government rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship. Non‑UK/EEA applicants should review recent changes to immigration rules on the UK Government website.

Application Process

Applications are to be submitted via the NHS Jobs recruitment system (Trac). Ensure you complete the application form fully and declare that the information provided is true and complete. Guidance on using AI technology is available separately.