Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Job overview

Fixed Term Contract: 12 months, 10 PAs

Sheffield Children’s Hospital is looking for a Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon with training and subspecialty interest in paediatric burns and plastics surgery. This 10 PA vacancy offers an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team providing high-quality care for young patients.

The on-call service operates on a 1:16 basis, covering multiple sites across Sheffield and including adult plastic surgery trauma and emergencies.

Plastic Surgery Services are provided across three sites: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, which offers mainly elective services including Skin, Breast, Head and Neck, and Sarcoma; Northern General Hospital, which handles acute services including Adult A&E, Burns, Trauma, and Hand Surgery; and Sheffield Children’s Hospital, which focuses on paediatric services.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Director, your responsibilities will include:

Paediatric Plastic Surgery:

• Provide clinic and theatre sessions for both elective and acute paediatric plastic surgery services.
• Current workload: Approximately 2.5 theatre lists and 2.5 outpatient clinics per week.
• You will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

Teaching and Training:

• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate education.
• Providing you remain a consultant in the Trust, you will be regarded as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, subject to university regulations.

Support and Resources:

• Office accommodation, access to a PC, and secretarial support are provided.

Duties Allocation and Review

• Allocation of time between your duties may be adjusted, in consultation with colleagues and the employing Trust.
• There will be an annual review with the Clinical Lead as part of the Job Plan process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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