Job summary
This job is currently pending Royal College approval.
The successful candidate would be expected to adopt a flexible approach to job planning and engage in the provision of patient services to other specialties apart from the main department.
The department allows Consultants to practice in a sub-specialist role. The successful candidate will be expected to have experience in breast reconstruction including microvascular techniques.
The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is vital. It is also anticipated that the successful candidate would contribute to increasing the national profile of the department through publications and presentations at international meeting
Main duties of the job
Consultants currently take part in a 1:7 weekday on call rota, supported by junior trainees and a Hospital at Night Team.
The post holder will be appointed on the new consultant contract and the sessions will be allocated accordingly. The job plan is for a 10 PA working week. The job plan is reviewed on an annual basis.
Any Consultant who is unable, for personal reasons to work full-time, i.e. only on a part-time basis, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of his/her job plan will be discussed between the Consultant and Clinical Director in conjunction with Consultant Colleagues if appropriate.
About us
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
Job responsibilities
The timetable will be finalised on appointment but will typically involve two operating sessions per week and two or three clinics. Commitments would be flexible within the job plan with PAs allocated to administration, clinical and educational supervisor roles and SPA. The successful candidate would also be expected to engage with colleagues in plans towards routine weekend working.
Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting Mr Jason Smith, Clinical Lead on 02392 286000 Ext. 4703 or other consultants in the Department.
Provisional AAC date isWednesday 22nd April 2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
The timetable will be finalised on appointment but will typically involve two operating sessions per week and two or three clinics. Commitments would be flexible within the job plan with PAs allocated to administration, clinical and educational supervisor roles and SPA. The successful candidate would also be expected to engage with colleagues in plans towards routine weekend working.
Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting Mr Jason Smith, Clinical Lead on 02392 286000 Ext. 4703 or other consultants in the Department.
Provisional AAC date isWednesday 22nd April 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Professional Qualifications FRCS (Plastics)
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- Knowledge of Current Trends in Specialty of management of breast reconstruction.
- Knowledge of Current Trends in Specialty of management of Skin Cancers.
- Experience of Medical Management
Additional criteria
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Elective and Acute Plastic Surgery
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- PublicationsPrizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Professional Qualifications FRCS (Plastics)
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- Knowledge of Current Trends in Specialty of management of breast reconstruction.
- Knowledge of Current Trends in Specialty of management of Skin Cancers.
- Experience of Medical Management
Additional criteria
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Elective and Acute Plastic Surgery
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- PublicationsPrizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
