[ref. m7460700] Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Job overview

Fixed Term Contract: 12 months, 10 PAs

Sheffield Children’s Hospital is looking for a Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon with training and subspecialty interest in paediatric burns and plastics surgery. This 10 PA vacancy offers an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team providing high-quality care for young patients.

The on-call service operates on a 1:16 basis, covering multiple sites across Sheffield and including adult plastic surgery trauma and emergencies.

Plastic Surgery Services are provided across three sites: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, which offers mainly elective services including Skin, Breast, Head and Neck, and Sarcoma; Northern General Hospital, which handles acute services including Adult A&E, Burns, Trauma, and Hand Surgery; and Sheffield Children’s Hospital, which focuses on paediatric services.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Director, your responsibilities will include:

Paediatric Plastic Surgery:

• Provide clinic and theatre sessions for both elective and acute paediatric plastic surgery services.
• Current workload: Approximately 2.5 theatre lists and 2.5 outpatient clinics per week.
• You will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

Teaching and Training:

• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate education.
• Providing you remain a consultant in the Trust, you will be regarded as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, subject to university regulations.

Support and Resources:

• Office accommodation, access to a PC, and secretarial support are provided.

• Allocation of time between your duties may be adjusted, in consultation with colleagues and the employing Trust.
• There will be an annual review with the Clinical Lead as part of the Job Plan process.

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

• Outstanding Patient Care
• Brilliant Place to work
• Leaders in Children’s Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed at work and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Name on the specialist register for Plastic Surgery or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview

• MD or PhD or equivalent

Experience

• Broad experience in the generality of Plastic Surgery, both adult and paediatric, with a particular emphasis on the surgical management of paediatric conditions.
• Needs to have current Safeguarding Child/Adult, Paediatric Burns experience/competencies
• Good knowledge of modern surgical techniques and competence in microsurgical techniques
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Evidence of collaborative working

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines.
• Good communication skills
• Resilience under pressure
• Compassion Trustworthy and reliable
• Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and colleagues in the region.