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Job summary

The Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery are looking to recruit a colleague with an interest in the management of the acute burn injury and subsequent reconstruction, or with specific interest in Plastic Surgery but wishes to be part of the burns on call. The successful candidate will join our current team of fifteen consultants including five current burn surgeons.

Main duties of the job

Elective Theatre lists day case surgery will take place on the Pinderfields and Dewsbury site.

Inpatient and burns/trauma operating we take place on the Pinderfields site.

Burns on call duties will be shared between colleagues (ultimately 6)

1 in 6 weekdays and weekends (to coincide with weekend PA activity)

Consultant will take part in consultant of the week covering general trauma 1 in 10 weeks.

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.

- Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles.

Dedicated office space is provided on the Pinderfields site, with access to IT facilities on peripheral sites.

Administrative support is accessible via the Plastic surgery departmental secretaries.

There will not be any requirement for cross site working on a given working day. Any job plan changed in the future that required cross site working would incorporate a time allocation to account for the travel.

About us

Were proud that our workforce - our greatest asset - strives for excellence every day in providing care and support to thousands of people living across Wakefield and North Kirklees. Mid-Yorkshire celebrates excellence and innovation. We have modern, state-of-the-art facilities and provide first class learning and development opportunities. Mid-Yorks is transforming, grounded in our values to care and improve, respecting our patients, our community and our staff, to deliver the highest standards of care.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9377-SURG2587MED

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG

Job description Job responsibilities

This is a new post a designed for an individual who either has a specific interest in burns management or who has a general or specific interest in plastic surgery but wishes to be part of the burns on call rota in preference to the general acute plastic surgery rota. Speciality development in line with the units needs will be encouraged.

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.

Duties will be based at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. The main duties of the posts will include:

Elective Theatre lists day case surgery will take place on the Pinderfields and Dewsbury site.

Inpatient and burns/trauma operating we take place on the Pinderfields site.

Burns on call duties will be shared between colleagues (ultimately 6)

1 in 6 weekdays and weekends (to coincide with weekend PA activity)

Consultant will take part in consultant of the week covering general trauma 1 in 10 weeks.

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.

-Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles.

Dedicated office space is provided on the Pinderfields site, with access to IT facilities on peripheral sites.

Administrative support is accessible via the Plastic surgery departmental secretaries.

There will not be any requirement for cross site working on a given working day. Any job plan changed in the future that required cross site working would incorporate a time allocation to account for the travel.

Job description Job responsibilities

This is a new post a designed for an individual who either has a specific interest in burns management or who has a general or specific interest in plastic surgery but wishes to be part of the burns on call rota in preference to the general acute plastic surgery rota. Speciality development in line with the units needs will be encouraged.

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.

Duties will be based at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. The main duties of the posts will include:

Elective Theatre lists day case surgery will take place on the Pinderfields and Dewsbury site.

Inpatient and burns/trauma operating we take place on the Pinderfields site.

Burns on call duties will be shared between colleagues (ultimately 6)

1 in 6 weekdays and weekends (to coincide with weekend PA activity)

Consultant will take part in consultant of the week covering general trauma 1 in 10 weeks.

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.

-Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles.

Dedicated office space is provided on the Pinderfields site, with access to IT facilities on peripheral sites.

Administrative support is accessible via the Plastic surgery departmental secretaries.

There will not be any requirement for cross site working on a given working day. Any job plan changed in the future that required cross site working would incorporate a time allocation to account for the travel.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Sufficient experience at Senior level in to be placed on the Specialist Register.
• Computer literate.
• Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Burn Surgery.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
• Ability to work flexibly within a team

Desirable

• Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Management Skills Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills

Qualifications Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• FRCS (Plast) or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher qualifications e.g. MD, PhD, MSc, MRCP
• Audit or Case Presentations
• Teaching qualification/ prize

GMC Registration Essential

• Please state full GMC number.
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastics or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) by date of interview

Desirable

• Speciality fellowship

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Sufficient experience at Senior level in to be placed on the Specialist Register.
• Computer literate.
• Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative.
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Burn Surgery.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
• Ability to work flexibly within a team

Desirable

• Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Management Skills Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills

Qualifications Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• FRCS (Plast) or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher qualifications e.g. MD, PhD, MSc, MRCP
• Audit or Case Presentations
• Teaching qualification/ prize

GMC Registration Essential

• Please state full GMC number.
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastics or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) by date of interview

Desirable

• Speciality fellowship

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)