A 12-month locum consultant post in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, adding capacity to its breast reconstruction service. The work covers breast reconstruction specialist care and general plastic surgery support, with a share of the on-call rota. It is a full-time post of 10 PAs from January 2027, joining a department of 17 consultants. Fit depends on GMC Specialist Register entry, and overseas applicants must show equivalence to five years of NHS specialty training.
What the job involves
- Provide breast reconstruction specialist care at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
- Provide general plastic surgery support for the hospital
- Take part in the general plastic surgery on-call rota
- Take part in the Trust's clinical governance programme, including audit, quality, guidelines, appraisal and risk management
- Serve on the Consultant Staff Committee
- Support delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate service
- Model the Trust's PRIDE values and behaviours that support an inclusive culture
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Full GMC licence to practise, required on application
- GMC Specialist Register entry via CCT, CESR/portfolio pathway or European Community rights
Experience
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
- Overseas applicants to show equivalence to five years of NHS specialty training
Skills & knowledge
- Good communicator
- Capable of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
- Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, pathology and support staff
- Present to an audience and respond to questions
Nice to have
- Higher research degree relevant to sub-specialty interest
- Previous responsibility for service improvement
- Management skills
- Research experience or published papers in area of special interest
- Fellowship or sub-specialty training in breast reconstruction surgery
- Experience in complex microvascular reconstruction
- Good presentation skills
What’s offered
- Full NHS benefits and discounts
- Flexible working hours
- Excellent pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream access to pay as you earn
- Free 24-hour confidential counselling
- Support in career development
- Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
