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Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- CPD
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
- Research
Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Qualifications
Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Qualifications
Postgraduate professional qualifications FRCS (Plast)
- Clinical experience
Broad experience in general plastic surgery including skin cancer and general plastic surgery emergencies
- Clinical experience
Needs to have current Safeguarding Child/Adult competencies.
- Clinical experience
Good knowledge of modern surgical techniques including the use of skin substitutes and reconstruction techniques
- Personal attributes
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Personal attributes
Good written and oral communication skills
- Teaching and training
Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
- Clinical governance and audit
Experience in performing clinical audit
- Management and Administration
Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
- Management and Administration
Able to work well in a team across all staff groups
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- CPD
Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
- Research
Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
- Qualifications
MD or PhD or equivalent
- Qualifications
Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview
- Clinical experience
Fellowship level experience plastic surgery
- Clinical governance and audit
Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Job overview
The Directorate of Plastic and Breast Surgery at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a Whole-time Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon for a fixed term period of 12 months.
Please note that the interview will take place on Tuesday 13th October via MS Teams.
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive plastic surgery service. The post holder will have specific responsibility for the delivery of general plastic surgery, reflecting the current and anticipated demand within the service. Applicants should therefore be able to demonstrate appropriate experience, skills and interest in managing a broad range of plastic surgery patients.
The postholder will undertake outpatient clinics, MOPs lists and theatre sessions, providing care for general plastic surgery patients. This will include the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with a broad range of general plastic surgical conditions, including skin cancer, with the expectation that the postholder will contribute flexibly to the areas of greatest service demand.
For further information please review the job description.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice.
For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
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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This advert is for Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Plastic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (fixed term). The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.
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