Job summaryWe are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
We are seeking an individual trained in the provision of acute burns management and microsurgical reconstruction with an interest in limb and burns reconstruction. We anticipate the individual will have skills in working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex surgery, with a commitment to service development and improving the patient experience.
Main duties of the jobClinical:o Integrate into the multi-disciplinary burns and lower extremity trauma teams within the trusto Develop areas of practice and streamline the surgical journey in acute burns care and lower extremity traumao Provide a reconstructive service for burns and lower extremity traumao Join the burns on-call rota (1:6)About usAs a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from: Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)Freeman HospitalNewcastle Dental HospitalCramlington Manor WalksUrgent treatment centresNewcastle Fertility CentreNorthern Centre for Cancer Care, North CumbriaNorthern Genetics ServiceThese include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.For further information on Careers at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit our website: Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustDetailsDate posted26 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number317-CON-26-263Job locationsRoyal Victoria InfirmaryNewcastle upon TyneNE1 4LPUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAdministrative: Maintain a clinical activity log. Research: The department will support an academic interest and the development of the academic portfolio of the departmentTeaching: Actively engage in regional teaching programmes. Mentor trainees and undergraduates interested in careers in plastic surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesAdministrative: Maintain a clinical activity log. Research: The department will support an academic interest and the development of the academic portfolio of the departmentTeaching: Actively engage in regional teaching programmes. Mentor trainees and undergraduates interested in careers in plastic surgery. Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
EssentialPrimary Medical Qualification. Full GMC Registration. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).Microsurgical fellowshipBurns fellowshipLogbook evidence of burns and major lower limb reconstructionDesirableHigher Degree. Special skills training in the specialty. Consultant experience
Clinical Experience
EssentialEvidence of experience in the specialty. Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty. Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality. Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Management and Administration Experience
EssentialInvolvement with management and project leadership within the specialty. Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines. An understanding of Clinical Governance. DesirableProven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals. Evidence of leadership / project management. Evidence of having implemented change. Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
EssentialExperience of supervising junior medical staff. Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills. DesirableAttendance at courses to develop teaching skills. Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
EssentialEvidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings. Research/critical review of literature. Publications in the last five years. DesirableHigher degree.
Audit
EssentialEvidence of participation in audit. DesirableEvidence of having changed practice as a result of audit. Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
EssentialPrimary Medical Qualification. Full GMC Registration. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).Microsurgical fellowshipBurns fellowshipLogbook evidence of burns and major lower limb reconstructionDesirableHigher Degree. Special skills training in the specialty. Consultant experience
Clinical Experience
EssentialEvidence of experience in the specialty. Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty. Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality. Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Management and Administration Experience
EssentialInvolvement with management and project leadership within the specialty. Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines. An understanding of Clinical Governance. DesirableProven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals. Evidence of leadership / project management. Evidence of having implemented change. Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
EssentialExperience of supervising junior medical staff. Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills. DesirableAttendance at courses to develop teaching skills. Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
EssentialEvidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings. Research/critical review of literature. Publications in the last five years. DesirableHigher degree.
Audit
EssentialEvidence of participation in audit.
DesirableEvidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Victoria InfirmaryNewcastle upon TyneNE1 4LPUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Victoria InfirmaryNewcastle upon TyneNE1 4LPUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Consultant Plastic Surgeon - interest in Orthoplastic Surgery & Burns in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
