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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Plastic Surgeon with a special interest in Gender Surgery

The closing date is 18 June 2025

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Job summary

CCGS is hosted within the Division of Specialist Care at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Chelsea Centre for Gender Surgery offers masculinising lower surgery, feminising lower surgery, and masculinising chest surgery.

As part of the masculinising lower surgery (metoidioplasty or phalloplasty), patients are offered minimally-invasive gynaecological surgery, which includes hysterectomy, adnexectomy and vaginectomy. Procedures offered for lower feminising surgery include vaginoplasty and vulvoplasty.

The team at CCGS comprises of consultant urological, plastic and gynaecological surgeons leading a multidisciplinary team of Nurse Specialists, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists, Dieticians, Psychologists, Anaesthetists and Endocrinologists. The service is supported by a Deputy General Manager covering Gender Health and two patient pathway coordinators, who will be the first point of contact for service users and will provide administrative support to the clinical team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have the following duties:

    • Deliver outpatient clinics, diagnostic procedures and theatre lists to support the service.

    • Attendance at MDT meetings.

    • Participation in audit, research and governance activities of the department.

    • Ensure compliance with national commissioning standards and waiting time targets.

    • Support subspecialisation in the department by appropriate cross referral to colleagues.

    • Provide consultant care at an early stage to patients presenting to secondary care with presumed. plastic surgical complications of gender surgery.

    • Contribute to the routine care of GAS inpatients, rotating this responsibility with colleagues.

    • To promote early and safe discharge of patients, including day case chest surgery.

    • Strong commitment to the organisation and delivery of training.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details

Date posted

04 June 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

289-SC-57

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide a high quality service for individuals who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria; and will observe and promote respect, dignity and equality for trans people.

  • Provide a timely and sustainable service for trans people that meets the needs of the population, and incorporates the views of individuals.

  • Work with specialist Gender Dysphoria Clinics to ensure timely and effective treatments, including post-surgical care needs.

  • Achieve an integrated approach to care with specialist Gender Dysphoria Clinics and ensure close links with other expert centres at national and international levels.

  • Ensure timely and appropriate communications with services who are expected to provide other parts of the individuals pathway.

  • Increase awareness of best practice in the treatment and management of gender dysphoria through active engagement with health professionals; and educate healthcare professionals in the health and support needs of trans people.

  • Collaborate in national and international research projects to increase the evidence base for the commissioning and delivery of specialised services for trans people.

  • Provide support, advice, expertise and training for the local, regional and national network.

  • Collaborate in sharing best practice, peer review, benchmarking, and in the development of research and innovation.

  • Employ consistent and equitable decision-making about the effective use of resources on the NHS pathway of care for trans people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide a high quality service for individuals who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria; and will observe and promote respect, dignity and equality for trans people.

  • Provide a timely and sustainable service for trans people that meets the needs of the population, and incorporates the views of individuals.

  • Work with specialist Gender Dysphoria Clinics to ensure timely and effective treatments, including post-surgical care needs.

  • Achieve an integrated approach to care with specialist Gender Dysphoria Clinics and ensure close links with other expert centres at national and international levels.

  • Ensure timely and appropriate communications with services who are expected to provide other parts of the individuals pathway.

  • Increase awareness of best practice in the treatment and management of gender dysphoria through active engagement with health professionals; and educate healthcare professionals in the health and support needs of trans people.

  • Collaborate in national and international research projects to increase the evidence base for the commissioning and delivery of specialised services for trans people.

  • Provide support, advice, expertise and training for the local, regional and national network.

  • Collaborate in sharing best practice, peer review, benchmarking, and in the development of research and innovation.

  • Employ consistent and equitable decision-making about the effective use of resources on the NHS pathway of care for trans people.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Large volume of experience in primary and revision masculinising chest surgery
  • Evidence of broad based training in general plastic and reconstructive surgery and free flap surgery, including microsurgery
  • Interest in assisting the set-up and delivery of masculinising lower (phalloplasty) services
  • Clinical and educational supervision experience
  • Equality and diversity training

Desirable

  • Experience of setting up and delivering microsurgical plastics services
  • Experience of developing patient centred healthcare, especially for individuals with increased vulnerability and /or complexity
  • Experience of working with colleagues, including commissioners at a regional or national level to help develop services or the specialty itself
  • Experience of leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • On GMC register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
  • Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
  • FRCS (Plast) or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Training in Management
  • Higher research degree (MD or PhD)
  • Teaching Qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Flexible, dynamic, confident and assertive
  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand the Trust PROUD values
  • Evidence of excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to lead change

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge and skills in gender surgery
  • Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
  • Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
  • Knowledge of the needs of LGBTQI+ service users
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Large volume of experience in primary and revision masculinising chest surgery
  • Evidence of broad based training in general plastic and reconstructive surgery and free flap surgery, including microsurgery
  • Interest in assisting the set-up and delivery of masculinising lower (phalloplasty) services
  • Clinical and educational supervision experience
  • Equality and diversity training

Desirable

  • Experience of setting up and delivering microsurgical plastics services
  • Experience of developing patient centred healthcare, especially for individuals with increased vulnerability and /or complexity
  • Experience of working with colleagues, including commissioners at a regional or national level to help develop services or the specialty itself
  • Experience of leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • On GMC register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
  • Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
  • FRCS (Plast) or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Training in Management
  • Higher research degree (MD or PhD)
  • Teaching Qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Flexible, dynamic, confident and assertive
  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand the Trust PROUD values
  • Evidence of excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to lead change

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge and skills in gender surgery
  • Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
  • Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
  • Knowledge of the needs of LGBTQI+ service users

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.

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.

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Junior Service Manager

Emily Hopwood

chelwest.ccgs@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

04 June 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

289-SC-57

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


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