Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Plastic Surgery with a special interest in Lower Limb (10 PA) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is available to start as soon as possible.
Interviews for this post will be held in person on 09 October 2026 at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge (Hills Road, CB2 0QQ). Specific department and venue details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role will be supporting the Lower Limb Orthoplastic, Bone Infection and Trauma Services. There will also be opportunities to support the sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Service.
You will be fully registered with the GMC and have a CCT in Plastic Surgery or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Score 1-5
Standards
- Score 1-5
Profesionalism
- Score 1-5
Clinical Skills
- Score 1-5
Specialty Specific Skills
- Score 1-5
Clinical Governance
- Score 1-5
Communication Skills
- Score 1-5
Personal Skills
- Score 1-10
Understanding of the NHS
- Score 1-5
Professional Development
- Score 1-5
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).
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