Specialty Doctor - Plastic Surgery

UHNM are looking for a Specialty Doctor in Plastic Surgery. The successful candidate will work closely with the Plastic Surgery Consultants who provide a first class service. The Plastic Surgery team undertake both surgical and clinical work following the surge of clinical activity and support the reduction of backlogs. Work will be based at both the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals.

This appointment is until 31 March 2027. It is expected that the successful applicant will assist with the reduction of 2-week-waits, including the management of complications, therefore applicants will be expected to have a good level of knowledge and skills already from higher surgical training or equivalent. Prior experience in the form of audit or research is desirable.

To provide an exceptional level of care for our patients presenting with problems requiring Plastic Surgery in an outpatient and theatre environment. The appointee will join the existing Plastic Surgery medical team to: o Support a comprehensive outpatient service within Plastic Surgeryo Treat patients with conditions requiring Plastic Surgeryo Continue clinical responsibility for patients in your chargeo Work with colleagues in other professions and support inter-disciplinary worko Triage of patients and safely discharge patients, when appropriate The job plan will be agreed with the successful candidates and will be based on a 10 PA working week. The appointed candidate would be expected to engage with the Plastic Surgery Department delivery. Scheduling of sessions is by mutual agreement. Opportunities exist for flexible working, extended working day and expanding weekend working. Any applicant 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.