About this role
Job summary University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with a specialist interest in Head and Neck reconstruction. This post offers an excellent opportunity to join a well-established multidisciplinary Head and Neck team, providing comprehensive reconstructive care following oncological, trauma and complex elective surgery across the Dorset region. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality clinical care, service development, teaching and training, and will be supported to develop sub-specialist interests and research aligned with Trust priorities. This role is ideally suited to a consultant committed to collaborative working, innovation and delivering outstanding patient-centred outcomes within a supportive and progressive organisation.
Main duties of the job
o Manage a wide range of complex reconstructive surgery.
o Provide multidisciplinary care, collaborating with Ophthalmologist, Dermatologists, Oral Maxillo facial surgeons, ENT specialists and allied health professionals.
o Develop and implement clinical protocols for the management of complex Head and Neck surgery, enhancing patient care pathways.
o Participate in the free flap on-call rota, managing post-operative patients and complications.
o Deliver outpatient care, including pre- and post-operative consultations, and manage inpatient cases, ensuring a seamless patient journey.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
This service has a planned move from Poolesite to Bournemouthsite in the future reconfiguration.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.
Job description Job responsibilities
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant in Plastic Surgery specialising in Head and Neck. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver comprehensive care to a diverse patient population across Dorset while contributing to the Trusts vision of excellence in healthcare.
The successful candidate will lead the management of complex microvascular and reconstructive surgery. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the appointee will also engage in outpatient clinics for skin cancer, collaborating with other specialties to provide holistic, patient-centred treatment. This role combines clinical, academic, and leadership responsibilities, providing the opportunity to participate in teaching, training, and research.
The department is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced 3D planning software and on site 3D printing technology, supporting the delivery of cutting-edge care. The postholder will play a key role in contributing to innovative service development and ensuring the Trusts continued reputation for excellence in Head and Neck Surgery.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Valid GMC registration FRCS (Plast) or equivalent
Desirable
Head and Neck Fellowship
Experience Essential
Ability to support a freeflap service with on call
Desirable
Evidence of Head and Neck MDT working
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Poole Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)