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Job summary

Main area
Plastic Surgery
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
328-TORP-MED-7736755
Employer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The James Cook University Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/02/2026 23:59

Employer heading

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Consultant Plastic Surgeon

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic colleague to complement our team of 10 consultant Plastic Surgeons, all with a subspecialty interest, predominantly based at both The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.

The intended start date is from April 2026.

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time substantive post to replace an existing locum consultant post. The successful candidate will be welcomed into our busy plastic surgery, orthopaedic and breast surgery services. There will be a requirement to work collaboratively within the existing teams to provide a general elective and emergency plastic surgery service with additional specific sub-specialty services to include: microvascular breast reconstruction, complex lower limb trauma reconstruction, diabetic foot MDT support, pelvic defect reconstruction, and development of a new lymphoedema surgical service

Working for our organisation

Our department delivers a broad and general range of services including: adult and paediatric elective and emergency hand surgery, peripheral nerve injury care, breast reconstruction, head and neck surgery, lower limb trauma, skin cancer, vascular malformations (national referral base), hypospadias, burns facility services, pressure sore and pelvic defect reconstruction, diabetic foot care, spinal injuries wound and upper limb care, chest wall reconstruction, and electrochemotherapy. There are existing research links with the regional universities, and a collaborative regional research network. There is a new Academic Surgical Unit being developed across multiple specialties with the support of the Royal College of Surgeons and the University of York.

There will be a core requirement to support our microvascular lower limb trauma services though participation in our general plastic surgery on call rota. This will be through a 1 in 6 on call week for Plastic surgery supported by scheduled daily triage clinics, and daily access to shared emergency theatre lists for adult and paediatric patients.

A microvascular skill set is essential for this post to support our Major Trauma Centre services.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The attached  job description and person specification  detail further details and information regarding this vacancy.

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • UK CCT in Plastic Surgery
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in general Plastic Surgery, including skin cancer, breast reconstruction and lower limb trauma
  • Depth and breadth of experience to participate in the care of both elective and emergency plastic surgery patients
Desirable criteria
  • A relevant sub-specialty interest to the listed Departmental activities e.g. breast reconstruction, lower limb trauma, diabetic foot MDT, pelvic reconstruction, lymphovascular surgery

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • FRCS(Plast) or equivalent qualification
  • Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register Plastic Surgery or within six months of expected date of CCT
  • Full registration with GMC
Desirable criteria
  • Training in lymphovascular surgery techniques
  • Breast reconstruction fellowship
  • Higher surgical degree (MD/MS/PhD)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant experience in microvascular breast reconstruction
  • Relevant experience in microvascular lower limb reconstruction
  • Relevant experience of Diabetic Foot MDT working

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
  • Commitment to good team working and relationships
  • Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
  • Caring attitude to patients

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Donald Dewar
Job title
Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01642 854047
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