Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

The closing date for this role is 02 June 2026.

Due to retirement, we are looking for a Consultant Surgeon to join our Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery department. The role is offered on a full time basis, with the team supportive of part time hours to balance outside interests and commitments.

Whether you are embarking on your consultant career or looking for your next step, you'll find a welcoming, ambitious, and collaborative department where you can make a real impact.

Our location offers an outstanding quality of life, with two national parks, dramatic coastlines, vibrant cultural cities and extensive outdoor activities.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below.

Job responsibilities

• We're seeking a consultant ready to embrace change and innovation to meet the needs of our patients.
• Join our collaborative, supportive and driven team of 14 Consultant Plastic Surgeons providing general and trauma care to patients across Devon and Somerset, based from the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
• Ideally, you'll have experience in sarcoma and lower limb trauma, however full training can be provided if required.
• You'll have access to state of the art facilities such as our new hybrid theatre, thanks to the successful £1.4m appeal by the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity to provide imaging technology that goes beyond what the NHS is funded to provide.
• Groundwork has also just started on our new £20m surgical hub at our Heavitree site in Exeter and our teams are piloting advanced AI tools across the Trust, providing our clinicians more time to focus on patient care.
• This rewarding and fulfilling role allows you to tailor your job plan to explore your interests, including teaching, training, research and service development.
• You'll join the Peninsula Soft Tissue Sarcoma Service and see first hand how our Sarcoma Pathway is providing a 40% improvement to waiting times as part of a one stop service for patients.

Person Specification General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.

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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Benefits

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

Inclusive Employer Statement

• As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
• We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
• Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
• The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.