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Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Plastic Surgeon with a Special Interest in Breast Recon

The closing date is 02 June 2025

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Job summary

This role is to provide consultant services to support the Breast Reconstructive service based at the Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH). We are a major centre for patients undergoing both immediate and delayed breast reconstruction following cancer, as well as for risk reducing surgery with immediate reconstruction. QVH is an integral part of the Kent and Medway Cancer Network and has links to surrounding Cancer Networks. There is an on-site team comprising Consultant Plastic Surgeons, Consultant Anaesthetists, Breast Care Nurses, Psychologists, Theatre / Recovery and Ward Staff, all with expertise in caring for patients undergoing complex free flap breast reconstruction.

The successful candidate will have experience of, and an interest in, both microsurgical breast reconstruction and lower limb trauma. Candidates are expected to actively contribute to the management, teaching, audit and research activities of the department. Clinics and Theatre sessions will be provided at QVH.

Main duties of the job

The job plan provides scheduling details of the clinical activity and clinically related activitycomponents of the job plan that occur at regular times in the week. Note that in line with Government and NHS objectives, QVH is working towards the provision of seven-day services. This will affect the working lives of most consultant staff and we expect that consultants will approach this need in a collaborative fashion.

About us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

276-7217887-AfC

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holyte Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job plan provides scheduling details of the clinical activity and clinically related activitycomponents of the job plan that occur at regular times in the week. Note that in line with Government and NHS objectives, QVH is working towards the provision of seven-day services. This will affect the working lives of most consultant staff and we expect that consultants will approach this need in a collaborative fashion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job plan provides scheduling details of the clinical activity and clinically related activitycomponents of the job plan that occur at regular times in the week. Note that in line with Government and NHS objectives, QVH is working towards the provision of seven-day services. This will affect the working lives of most consultant staff and we expect that consultants will approach this need in a collaborative fashion.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of breast microsurgery fellowhsip
  • Full registration with the GMC
  • Successful completion of FRCS (Plast) or equivalent at time of application
  • Significant experience of NHS working practices
  • Entry on the UK Specialist Register

Desirable

  • Relevant experience in lower limb reconstructive microsurgery
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of breast microsurgery fellowhsip
  • Full registration with the GMC
  • Successful completion of FRCS (Plast) or equivalent at time of application
  • Significant experience of NHS working practices
  • Entry on the UK Specialist Register

Desirable

  • Relevant experience in lower limb reconstructive microsurgery

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holyte Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holyte Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Alex Molina

alex.molina@nhs.net

01342414000

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

276-7217887-AfC

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holyte Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


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