About this role
Job summary
The successful candidate would be expected to adopt a flexible approach to job planning and engage in the provision of patient services to other specialties apart from the main department.
The department allows Consultants to practice in a sub-specialist role. The successful candidate will be expected to have experience in breast reconstruction including microvascular techniques and able to operate as a second surgeon in free flaps. Hand trauma experience is desirable.
Main duties of the job
he ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is vital. It is also anticipated that the successful candidate would contribute to increasing the national profile of the department through publications and presentations at international meeting
Consultants currently take part in a 1:6 weekday on call rota, supported by junior trainees and a Hospital at Night Team.
The post holder will be appointed on a locum consultant contract and the sessions will be allocated accordingly. The job plan is for a 10 PA working week. The job plan is reviewed on an annual basis.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
Any Consultant who is unable, for personal reasons to work full-time, i.e. only on a part-time basis, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of his/her job plan will be discussed between the Consultant and Clinical Director in conjunction with Consultant Colleagues if appropriate.
The post is available immediately and the appointee will be required to take up the post no later than two months from the date of the offer of an appointment, unless a special agreement has been made between the appointee and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. If you consider it unlikely that you will be able to take up the appointment within such a period, you are advised to point this out at the time of your application.
The timetable will be finalised on appointment but will typically involve two operating sessions per week and two clinics. Commitments would be flexible within the job plan with PAs allocated to administration, clinical and educational supervisor roles and SPA. The successful candidate would also be expected to engage with colleagues in plans towards routine weekend working.
Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting Mr Obi Onyekwelu, Clinical Lead on 02392 286000 Ext. 4148 or other consultants in the Department.
Provisional interview date is Friday 22nd May 2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualifications
Essential - Full GMC registration with a licence to practice - Professional Qualifications FRCS (Plastics) and / or EBOPRAS
Desirable - Microsurgery fellowship and / or hand surgery fellowship
Desirable
Desirable - Microsurgery fellowship and / or hand surgery fellowship
Experience Essential
Clinical Experience
Essential - Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights - Knowledge of Current Trends in Specialty of management of breast reconstruction and / or hand surgery - Knowledge of Current Trends in Specialty of management of Skin Cancers. - Experience of Medical Management
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Desirable - Hand trauma experience is desirable.
Additional criteria Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit - Good oral and written communication skills - Publications- Prizes and honours - Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
Desirable
<p>The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.</p>
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)