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Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Posted 4 hours 27 minutes ago by NBT
Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Main area Plastic Surgery Grade Locum Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed Term contract for 12 months) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (On call) Job ref 339-ASCR5470-AR
Site Southmead Hospital Town Bristol Salary Dependant on Experience Closing 13/11/:00
As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working.
Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.
Job overview This is a full-time consultant post in the Plastic Surgery Department, offered for a fixed period of 12 months.
The post-holder will be expected to provide limb reconstruction and general plastic surgery. Sub-specialty interest can be discussed according to the requirements of the service and preference of the successful candidate. The successful candidates will join a further 24 consultants who offer plastic surgery and burns service to patients from the northern part of the South West region.
The Burns & Plastic Surgery service is delivered across two sites in Bristol - Southmead Hospital Operating Unit, and the Royal Bristol Hospital for Children, City Hospital Operating Unit. The postholder is expected to deliver care on both sites according to their agreed job plan and the need of the service.
The successful candidate will have regular elective theatre and outpatient capacity and will participate in the Plastic Surgery Service and On-Call rota.
Main duties of the job The work of the Plastic Surgery Department covers a wide range of congenital and acquired conditions including skin cancer, hand surgery, lower limb trauma, breast reconstruction, head and neck malignancy, sarcoma, burns service and laser therapy. Combined clinics are held in association with other specialists including head and neck surgery, Ortho-Plastics, oncologists and dermatology. Specialist clinics include; hands, pigmented lesions, sarcoma and breast reconstruction.
There are dedicated plastics and burns general anaesthetic operating theatres and three local anaesthetic operating theatres, with 24-hour access to general emergency theatres where out of hours trauma cases are undertaken. The postholder will be provided with secretarial support and office accommodation, which will be shared with other members of the consultant team.
There will be an on-call commitment to delivering an emergency adult and paediatric plastic surgery service and applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general plastic surgery. The department has dedicated emergency plastic surgery beds on Gate 33A, including seven burns unit beds, and shares elective capacity with other specialties on Gate 7A. There is access to ITU and HDU beds.
Working for our organisation Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Within the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to offer relevant, values-based and lifelong learning to all of our staff.
For medical staff - new Consultants' support group with bespoke CPD, Consultant mentoring by trained medical mentors, in-house medical leadership training for aspiring clinical leaders, free appraiser training, regular consultant away days
Our goal is to build a compassionate, accountable and inclusive leadership at all levels, creating a coaching culture through diversity and talent.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities A formal job plan will be reviewed between the Post Holder and Specialty Lead within three months after commencement in post. The exact timetable will be flexible, arranged in discussion with the Specialty Lead.
Person specification Qualifications
Site Southmead Hospital Town Bristol Salary Dependant on Experience Closing 13/11/:00
As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working.
Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.
Job overview This is a full-time consultant post in the Plastic Surgery Department, offered for a fixed period of 12 months.
The post-holder will be expected to provide limb reconstruction and general plastic surgery. Sub-specialty interest can be discussed according to the requirements of the service and preference of the successful candidate. The successful candidates will join a further 24 consultants who offer plastic surgery and burns service to patients from the northern part of the South West region.
The Burns & Plastic Surgery service is delivered across two sites in Bristol - Southmead Hospital Operating Unit, and the Royal Bristol Hospital for Children, City Hospital Operating Unit. The postholder is expected to deliver care on both sites according to their agreed job plan and the need of the service.
The successful candidate will have regular elective theatre and outpatient capacity and will participate in the Plastic Surgery Service and On-Call rota.
Main duties of the job The work of the Plastic Surgery Department covers a wide range of congenital and acquired conditions including skin cancer, hand surgery, lower limb trauma, breast reconstruction, head and neck malignancy, sarcoma, burns service and laser therapy. Combined clinics are held in association with other specialists including head and neck surgery, Ortho-Plastics, oncologists and dermatology. Specialist clinics include; hands, pigmented lesions, sarcoma and breast reconstruction.
There are dedicated plastics and burns general anaesthetic operating theatres and three local anaesthetic operating theatres, with 24-hour access to general emergency theatres where out of hours trauma cases are undertaken. The postholder will be provided with secretarial support and office accommodation, which will be shared with other members of the consultant team.
There will be an on-call commitment to delivering an emergency adult and paediatric plastic surgery service and applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general plastic surgery. The department has dedicated emergency plastic surgery beds on Gate 33A, including seven burns unit beds, and shares elective capacity with other specialties on Gate 7A. There is access to ITU and HDU beds.
Working for our organisation Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Within the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to offer relevant, values-based and lifelong learning to all of our staff.
For medical staff - new Consultants' support group with bespoke CPD, Consultant mentoring by trained medical mentors, in-house medical leadership training for aspiring clinical leaders, free appraiser training, regular consultant away days
Our goal is to build a compassionate, accountable and inclusive leadership at all levels, creating a coaching culture through diversity and talent.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities A formal job plan will be reviewed between the Post Holder and Specialty Lead within three months after commencement in post. The exact timetable will be flexible, arranged in discussion with the Specialty Lead.
Person specification Qualifications
- Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons or Equivalent eg FEBOPRAS
- Full Registration with GMC
- Must have CCT or within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at the time of interview.
- Higher Academic Qualification (eg MD, PhD or eqiuvalent)
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
- Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Plastic Surgery
- Minimum of 10 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical / medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Hand Surgery Fellowship in an approved UK or overseas position or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- High-volume lower limb / extremity microsurgery Fellowship in an approved UK or overseas position or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Specialist knowledge, training and interest in management of limb reconstruction.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of routine plastic surgery conditions
- Experience and training in surgical management of common, non-specialised conditions in children.
- Broad range of IT skills
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD)
- Positive approach to evidence-based practice
- Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
- Educational supervisor training completed
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
- Meets professional health requirements
- Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Trained as a Consultant Appraiser
- As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them . click apply for full job details
