Company Description
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
The successful candidate will adopt a flexible approach to job planning and provide patient services across specialties beyond the main department. The department offers consultants a sub‑specialist role, with an emphasis on breast reconstruction—including microvascular techniques—and the ability to act as second surgeon in free flaps. Hand trauma experience is desirable.
Effective communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team are vital. The candidate is also expected to raise the department’s national profile through publications and presentations at international meetings.
Consultants participate in a 1:6 weekday on‑call rota, supported by junior trainees and a Hospital at Night team.
The post is a consultant contract with a 10‑per‑week full‑time (PA) plan, reviewed annually. Part‑time appointments are considered where the consultant can commit to a proportionate schedule, to be negotiated with the Clinical Director and colleagues.
The role is available from December 2026, subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. If you anticipate being unable to start by then, please note this at application.
An appointment will typically involve two operating sessions and two clinics each week, with flexible commitments for administration, clinical or educational supervision roles and SPA duties. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to routine weekend working where required.
Job Plan
Two operating sessions per week and two clinics. Timetable finalised upon appointment.
Essential Qualifications
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Professional qualification: FRCS (Plastics) and/or EBOPRAS
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date within 6 months), CESR or ERC
- Specialist registration in progress or completed within the past six months
- Specialist interest in breast reconstruction and/or hand surgery
- Interest in managing hand trauma and skin cancer (to support departmental functioning)
Desirable Qualifications
- Microsurgery fellowship
Clinical Experience
- Knowledge of current best practice in breast reconstruction, hand surgery and skin cancer management
- Experience in medical management of surgical patients
Clinical Skills
- Demonstrable skills in elective and acute plastic surgery
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Knowledge and Competencies
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge in relevant specialties
- Use of evidence‑based practice
- Information technology proficiency
- Effective, confident presentation ability
Other
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
Benefits
On‑site nursery, beach hut, wellbeing centre with gym and swimming pool, staff networks (including LGBTQ, Race Equality, Disability), and award ceremonies recognising achievements.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and make decisions about recruitment and employment based on the merits of the individual. We welcome applications from all people, particularly women and other minority or disadvantaged groups. We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process.
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