Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Burns and Plastic Surgeon

The closing date is 28 July 2025

Job summary

The Post holder will join a team of surgeons who provide the service in both the pediatric burns center at Birmingham Children Hospital and adult burn centres at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Jointworking includes clinical care, rotas, education, research, audit and governance activities.

You will join a well established and active team of burn surgeons who work across both hospital sites toprovide care in both the Paediatric and Adult Burn Centres in Birmingham, as part of the Midlands BurnOperational Delivery Network.

Description of the postsThe post holder will be based at Birmingham Children's Hospital. It is full time 10PA job; however, lessthan full time is acceptable. The successful applicants would also be expected to participate in a 1:7 on-callrota.

The appointee will join the burn surgery team and will have the opportunity to develop an interest in an area of general plastic surgery and /or laser therapy, along with their commitment to the burns service. Itwould be expected that the major responsibilities of the posts are to the burns service (paediatric and adult).

There is a regular teaching and audit commitment to the Specialist Trainees on the West Midlands Rotation and the new appointee will be expected to participate in the training of the SpR and junior trainees.The appointee would be expected to take an active interest in conducting research as well as presenting and publishing relevant clinical findings and research results.

Main duties of the job

The Post holder will join a team of surgeons who provide the service in both the pediatric burns center at Birmingham Children Hospital and adult burn centres at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Jointworking includes clinical care, rotas, education, research, audit and governance activities.

You will join a well established and active team of burn surgeons who work across both hospital sites toprovide care in both the Paediatric and Adult Burn Centres in Birmingham, as part of the Midlands BurnOperational Delivery Network.

Description of the postsThe post holder will be based at Birmingham Children's Hospital. It is full time 10PA job; however, lessthan full time is acceptable. The successful applicants would also be expected to participate in a 1:7 on-callrota.

The appointee will join the burn surgery team and will have the opportunity to develop an interest in an area of general plastic surgery and /or laser therapy, along with their commitment to the burns service. Itwould be expected that the major responsibilities of the posts are to the burns service (paediatric and adult).

There is a regular teaching and audit commitment to the Specialist Trainees on the West Midlands Rotation and the new appointee will be expected to participate in the training of the SpR and junior trainees.The appointee would be expected to take an active interest in conducting research as well as presenting and publishing relevant clinical findings and research results.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-7285629-BC-KF-25

Job locations

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B46NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Burns and Plastic Surgeon for one year. It is a full-time job, including on-call covering burns. The Post holder will join a team of surgeons who provide the service in both the pediatric burns center at Birmingham Children Hospital and adult burn centres at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.Jointworking includes clinical care, rotas, education, research, audit and governance activities.

You will join a well established and active team of burn surgeons who work across both hospital sites toprovide care in both the Paediatric and Adult Burn Centres in Birmingham, as part of the Midlands BurnOperational Delivery Network.

Description of the postsThe post holder will be based at Birmingham Childrens Hospital. It is full time 10PA job; however, lessthan full time is acceptable. The successful applicants would also be expected to participate in a 1:7 on-callrota covering both the pediatric burns center Birmingham Children Hospital and the adult burns center at theQueen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

The appointee will join the burn surgery team and will have the opportunity to develop an interest in an area of general plastic surgery and /or laser therapy, along with their commitment to the burns service. Itwould be expected that the major responsibilities of the posts are to the burns service (paediatric and adult).

There is a regular teaching and audit commitment to the Specialist Trainees on the West Midlands Rotation and the new appointee will be expected to participate in the training of the SpR and junior trainees.The appointee would be expected to take an active interest in conducting research as well as presenting and publishing relevant clinical findings and research results.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Burns and Plastic Surgeon for one year. It is a full-time job, including on-call covering burns. The Post holder will join a team of surgeons who provide the service in both the pediatric burns center at Birmingham Children Hospital and adult burn centres at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.Jointworking includes clinical care, rotas, education, research, audit and governance activities.

You will join a well established and active team of burn surgeons who work across both hospital sites toprovide care in both the Paediatric and Adult Burn Centres in Birmingham, as part of the Midlands BurnOperational Delivery Network.

Description of the postsThe post holder will be based at Birmingham Childrens Hospital. It is full time 10PA job; however, lessthan full time is acceptable. The successful applicants would also be expected to participate in a 1:7 on-callrota covering both the pediatric burns center Birmingham Children Hospital and the adult burns center at theQueen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

The appointee will join the burn surgery team and will have the opportunity to develop an interest in an area of general plastic surgery and /or laser therapy, along with their commitment to the burns service. Itwould be expected that the major responsibilities of the posts are to the burns service (paediatric and adult).

There is a regular teaching and audit commitment to the Specialist Trainees on the West Midlands Rotation and the new appointee will be expected to participate in the training of the SpR and junior trainees.The appointee would be expected to take an active interest in conducting research as well as presenting and publishing relevant clinical findings and research results.

Person Specification

GMC Registered

Essential

  • GMC License to practice

Desirable

  • Burns Experience
Person Specification

GMC Registered

Essential

  • GMC License to practice

Desirable

  • Burns Experience

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

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B46NH


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B46NH


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for Burns

Azzam Farroha

azzam.farroha@uhb.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-7285629-BC-KF-25

Job locations

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B46NH


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