Consultant Plastic Surgeon

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Plastic Surgery department currently works across multiple sites providing
outpatient clinics in Darlington Memorial Hospital, the University Hospital of
North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital, Shotley Bridge Hospital, Sedgefield
Community Hospital and Chester-Le-Street Hospital. Inpatient and day case
treatment is carried out Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital
North Durham, and Shotley Bridge Hospital. Previous experience in Plastic
Surgery is essential. The post is based at the University Hospital of North
Durham with clinics and theatres at Darlington Memorial Hospital and Bishop
Auckland in addition to the University Hospital of North Durham.The basic contract is for
10+1 programmed activities plus a 1:8 on call week. There will need to be a
discussion with the post holder regarding the final plan/on-call arrangements
prior to commencement of the appointment.

Taking
this into account it is proposed that whilst a successful candidate will spend
most of their programmed activities the University Hospital of North Durham it
is expected that the role would involve programmed activities at other
hospitals within the trust.Main duties of the jobThe
Plastic Surgery department is a surgical specialty within the larger Surgical
Care Group. The unit currently provides Plastic Surgery services to the
population of Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire, Bishop Auckland, Sunderland,
South Tyneside and Gateshead. The department works on a hub and spoke basis
with in-patient elective and Trauma work based on the University Hospital of
Durham (UHND) site, day case and outpatient clinics on the Bishop Auckland and
Shotley Bridge sites and outpatient clinics only in Sunderland, South Tyneside,
Gateshead and Sedgefield hospitals.About usIf you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.Over reliance on
AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of
success.For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.DetailsDate posted26 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year

YC72 Pay Scale per annum pro rata

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference numberC9439-2627-1132-1Job locationsUniversity Hospital Of North DurhamNorth RoadDURHAMDH1 5TWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Plastic Surgical team at UHND currently comprises eight
substantive consultants providing a trauma commitment on a 1:8 basis as surgeon
of the week. The on call is split 3:4 from Fri 7:45am to Mon 7:45am and Mon
7:45am to Friday 7.45am at UHND. All elective clinics and theatre lists are
cancelled during the trauma week allowing the on-call consultant to concentrate
on emergency work. This allows improved management of emergencies and gives
time for teaching, administration, etc. There are morning Trauma clinics seven
days a week and dedicated emergency operating theatre is available 4 times a
week in the afternoon (4 days in the weekdays) and shared CEPOD theatres with
other surgical specialities once in the weekdays and on the weekends.On the UHND site adult inpatient services are admitted on to
two wards depending on screened elective or non-screened emergency
categorisation. There is a separate short-stay surgical ward area and day case
unit reserved for elective cases. Childrens inpatient and day case services
are provided on a dedicated paediatric ward and there is also a designated day
surgery unit.On the DMH site adult in patient services are provided on a
mixed surgical unit. There is also a separate short stay facility and day case
area.At BAGH there is a shared inpatient area and dedicated day
surgery unit.There is intensive care and HDU provision on the two base
sites both at UHND and DMH.A dedicated plastic surgery secretarial team is provided
from UHND and a named secretary will be identified.The plastic surgery team presently consists of - Consultants:Mr J Wokes
(Clinical Lead)Mr A
AppukuttanMr R
ChalmersMr T
CollinMr J KimMr H
KhashabaMr O
OsmaniOther Grades:Clinical
Assistant (GPWSI)ST 3-6
training registrars2 Trust
registrarsTrust
Grade (SHO)3 CT1/26 FY1
(shared with Orthopaedics)The post advertised is for a Consultant Plastic Surgeon to
provide general plastic surgery and reconstructive services to an estimated
population of 1.4 million. The post holder will be based at the University
Hospital of North Durham where most inpatient surgery and all trauma is
currently accommodated and will also include clinics and theatre sessions in
Darlington Memorial Hospital. Trust wide working and ability to get to sites is
essential.Applicants will have interest in skin cancer surgery and
upper limb surgery. Experience of microsurgery and free flap reconstruction is
preferred. Applicants should have completed their FRCS (Plast) or equivalent
and be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register or be within 6 months
of CCT at the time of the interview date with a license to practice. They
should have a good overall level of experience of elective plastic surgery and
all aspects of plastics trauma and hand surgery including microsurgical
reconstruction.Main Duties1. The post holder will be based at University Hospital
North Durham but will predominantly provide a comprehensive Plastic Surgery
Service as well as reconstructive services to the people of South Durham,
Bishop Auckland and Darlington and will be available for clinical advice. And will be involved, in conjunction with colleagues in Plastic Surgery, for
planning future development in the service.2. The Consultant has continuing responsibility for the care
of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the department
in which they work.3. For management purposes and use of resources the post
holder will be accountable to the General Manager & Clinical Lead for
Plastic Surgery and will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources
allocated.4. The post holder will be responsible for the professional
and educational supervision of junior staff.4. The post holder will be expected to participate in the
postgraduate teaching of medical staff as well as teaching of undergraduates
attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.5. Research activities, which are considered to be an
inherent part of normal clinical duties, will be encouraged and limited
research funding may be available following successful applications to the
local Research and Development Committee.6. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) the post
holder is responsible for ensuring that they meet the national requirements
for CPD, both internal and external. You will be expected to attend
regularly and contribute to the weekly half-day educational session held by the
Directorate.7. It is expected that the post holder will participate in
clinical audit.8. The post holder will be expected to participate in
clinical governance arrangements in line with national and local guidelines and
in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Trust in
accordance with current best practice.9. If the post holder is involved in the care of a patient
who subsequently initiates a claim against the Trust you will be expected to
provide, free of charge, an opinion and statement of facts on the case.10. The post holder will be expected to deputise in the
absence of colleagues in cases of annual leave, study leave and short-term
sickness as far as is practicable and ensure continuous patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe Plastic Surgical team at UHND currently comprises eight
substantive consultants providing a trauma commitment on a 1:8 basis as surgeon
of the week. The on call is split 3:4 from Fri 7:45am to Mon 7:45am and Mon
7:45am to Friday 7.45am at UHND. All elective clinics and theatre lists are
cancelled during the trauma week allowing the on-call consultant to concentrate
on emergency work. This allows improved management of emergencies and gives
time for teaching, administration, etc. There are morning Trauma clinics seven
days a week and dedicated emergency operating theatre is available 4 times a
week in the afternoon (4 days in the weekdays) and shared CEPOD theatres with
other surgical specialities once in the weekdays and on the weekends.On the UHND site adult inpatient services are admitted on to
two wards depending on screened elective or non-screened emergency
categorisation. There is a separate short-stay surgical ward area and day case
unit reserved for elective cases. Childrens inpatient and day case services
are provided on a dedicated paediatric ward and there is also a designated day
surgery unit.On the DMH site adult in patient services are provided on a
mixed surgical unit. There is also a separate short stay facility and day case
area.At BAGH there is a shared inpatient area and dedicated day
surgery unit.There is intensive care and HDU provision on the two base
sites both at UHND and DMH.A dedicated plastic surgery secretarial team is provided
from UHND and a named secretary will be identified.The plastic surgery team presently consists of - Consultants:Mr J Wokes
(Clinical Lead)Mr A
AppukuttanMr R
ChalmersMr T
CollinMr J KimMr H
KhashabaMr O
OsmaniOther Grades:Clinical
Assistant (GPWSI)ST 3-6
training registrars2 Trust
registrarsTrust
Grade (SHO)3 CT1/26 FY1
(shared with Orthopaedics)The post advertised is for a Consultant Plastic Surgeon to
provide general plastic surgery and reconstructive services to an estimated
population of 1.4 million. The post holder will be based at the University
Hospital of North Durham where most inpatient surgery and all trauma is
currently accommodated and will also include clinics and theatre sessions in
Darlington Memorial Hospital. Trust wide working and ability to get to sites is
essential.Applicants will have interest in skin cancer surgery and
upper limb surgery. Experience of microsurgery and free flap reconstruction is
preferred. Applicants should have completed their FRCS (Plast) or equivalent
and be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register or be within 6 months
of CCT at the time of the interview date with a license to practice. They
should have a good overall level of experience of elective plastic surgery and
all aspects of plastics trauma and hand surgery including microsurgical
reconstruction.Main Duties1. The post holder will be based at University Hospital
North Durham but will predominantly provide a comprehensive Plastic Surgery
Service as well as reconstructive services to the people of South Durham,
Bishop Auckland and Darlington and will be available for clinical advice. And will be involved, in conjunction with colleagues in Plastic Surgery, for
planning future development in the service.2. The Consultant has continuing responsibility for the care
of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the department
in which they work.3. For management purposes and use of resources the post
holder will be accountable to the General Manager & Clinical Lead for
Plastic Surgery and will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources
allocated.4. The post holder will be responsible for the professional
and educational supervision of junior staff.4. The post holder will be expected to participate in the
postgraduate teaching of medical staff as well as teaching of undergraduates
attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.5. Research activities, which are considered to be an
inherent part of normal clinical duties, will be encouraged and limited
research funding may be available following successful applications to the
local Research and Development Committee.6. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) the post
holder is responsible for ensuring that they meet the national requirements
for CPD, both internal and external. You will be expected to attend
regularly and contribute to the weekly half-day educational session held by the
Directorate.7. It is expected that the post holder will participate in
clinical audit.8. The post holder will be expected to participate in
clinical governance arrangements in line with national and local guidelines and
in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Trust in
accordance with current best practice.9. If the post holder is involved in the care of a patient
who subsequently initiates a claim against the Trust you will be expected to
provide, free of charge, an opinion and statement of facts on the case.10. The post holder will be expected to deputise in the
absence of colleagues in cases of annual leave, study leave and short-term
sickness as far as is practicable and ensure continuous patient care.Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialMedical DegreeLicense to practiceMRCS / FRCS or Equivalent

Special Skills & Knowledge

EssentialHand trauma experienceComplex Hand casesExperience in skin cancerGood overall experience of elective plastic surgery and all aspects of plastics trauma and hand surgery.Management SkillsAble to manage own time Audit SkillsEvidence of previous involvement in clinical auditTeaching SkillsEvidence of teaching junior staffDesirableMicrosurgery experience

Experience

EssentialExperience in skin cancer, microsurgery reconstruction, and general plastic surgery trauma management.Experience in clinical guideline developmentDesirableEvidence of contribution to Audit/ResearchEvidence of contribution to teaching

Special Requirements

EssentialWillingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team. Proven ability to work well within a team. Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to cope with stress.Good discipline and motivation.Ability to travel independently across site to meet the needs of then service.Fluent in English.

Statutory Registration

EssentialFull and specialist registration with GMC (and Licence to Practice). Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Specialty at time of interview.
Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialMedical DegreeLicense to practiceMRCS / FRCS or Equivalent

Special Skills & Knowledge

EssentialHand trauma experienceComplex Hand casesExperience in skin cancerGood overall experience of elective plastic surgery and all aspects of plastics trauma and hand surgery.Management SkillsAble to manage own time Audit SkillsEvidence of previous involvement in clinical auditTeaching SkillsEvidence of teaching junior staffDesirableMicrosurgery experience

Experience

EssentialExperience in skin cancer, microsurgery reconstruction, and general plastic surgery trauma management.Experience in clinical guideline developmentDesirableEvidence of contribution to Audit/ResearchEvidence of contribution to teaching

Special Requirements

EssentialWillingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team. Proven ability to work well within a team. Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to cope with stress.Good discipline and motivation.Ability to travel independently across site to meet the needs of then service.Fluent in English.

Statutory Registration

EssentialFull and specialist registration with GMC (and Licence to Practice). Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Specialty at time of interview.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xwzovoh For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCounty Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation TrustAddressUniversity Hospital Of North DurhamNorth RoadDURHAMDH1 5TWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCounty Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation TrustAddressUniversity Hospital Of North DurhamNorth RoadDURHAMDH1 5TWUnited KingdomEmployer's website