
Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
MBBS or Equivalent
- Teaching Experience
Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff.
- Communication Skills
Excellent written skills
- Communication Skills
Evidence of management experience or training.
- Communication Skills
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist training.
- Communication Skills
Ability to manage and lead department.
- Experience & Knowledge
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
- Experience & Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems
- Experience & Knowledge
Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team.
- Experience & Knowledge
Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
- Research / Audit Experience
Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
- Teaching Experience
Evidence of teaching activities undertaken as one to one, small group, anatomical and cadaveric dissections, and lectures to larger groups at regional or national level
- Research / Audit Experience
Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
- Research / Audit Experience
Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
Job overview
Locum Consultant – Plastic Surgery & Burns | St Andrew’s Centre, Broomfield Hospital
We are seeking a Locum Consultant to deliver a specialist clinical service in General Plastic Surgery and Burns at the renowned St Andrew’s Centre, Broomfield Hospital, with responsibilities across associated satellite sites.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-quality, patient-centred service within a leading specialist centre. You will play an active role in advancing clinical care through research, leading and participating in projects that aim to improve patient outcomes. Collaboration with local and national university partners, alongside colleagues within the St Andrew’s clinical community, will be central to this work.
You will benefit from excellent educational and professional development facilities, including a well-resourced medical library, access to Medline, and a thriving Postgraduate Medical Centre offering regular clinical meetings and a comprehensive education programme.
All Consultants are supported and encouraged to undertake study leave to maintain and enhance their clinical expertise, ensuring ongoing compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected, innovative service committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and research.
Main duties of the job
- Take overall responsibility for the clinical care of patients within the Plastic Surgery Service, including associated administrative duties, accurate record keeping and effective communication with patients and General Practitioners.
- Provide clinical leadership within the service, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the delivery of high‑quality patient care.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support integrated and effective patient management.
- Participate in on‑call and out‑of‑hours consultant cover, including cross‑cover during colleagues’ annual and study leave.
- Undertake regular ward rounds to review patient progress and ensure safe, effective and timely care.
- Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives and ongoing continuing professional development activities.
- Supervise, teach and support the training and professional development of junior medical staff, nurses and medical students.
- Maintain high standards of care and professional practice, ensuring accountability to the Medical Director, Chief Executive and Trust Board.
Please note the time table included in the job description is an example indicative time table and is subject to change upon discussion with the successful candidate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application! Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
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 Surgery WSI in Burns with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff-on-Sea, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Plastic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (from start date). The application deadline is 12 Nov 2026.
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