Job summary Full-time Substantive Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns surgeon with main responsibilities for Burns plastics surgery for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The main focus of this post is adult and paediatric burns surgery, with additional areas of responsibility in support of lower limb trauma services and general plastic surgery. The post requires microvascular capabilities and a wide and varied reconstructive skills set to cater for the demands of other surgical specialties. The candidate will need to have an interest in colorectal, spinal and neurosurgical reconstruction as well as managing complex wounds. Main duties of the job The post holder will join an established burns team, including three other Consultants, within the Burns Units (Adult at NUH City Campus and paediatrics at NUH Queens Medical Centre) with responsibility for delivery of the acute and reconstructive burns service. Additional commitment to Consultant-level support of the day-to-day emergency surgery cover will be expected. Other Consultant cross-cover will be required on a flexible basis. The 10 PA post will be based at Nottingham City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre and join a one in 13 on-call rota covering all general plastic surgery emergencies, including burns. The department presently has 20 Consultants and one Associate Specialist. The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional education (CPD) as laid down by the surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial commitment for these activities. The Trust has the required arrangements in place to ensure all surgeons have annual appraisals with a trained appraiser and supports surgeons going through the revalidation process. A consultant mentor will be nominated to provide support for the first 12 months of the appointment and will be available for support in and out of hours as required. About us Every day, our teams at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) make a difference. We save lives, we improve lives and we usher in new life. We are proud to play a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of people in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and our surrounding communities. With more than 18,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond. Date posted 28 January 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 164-6589520 Job locations Nottingham University Hospitals Trust Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Job description Job responsibilities For detailed description of roles and responsibilities including proposed job plan, refer to the attached Job Description document. Job description Job responsibilities For detailed description of roles and responsibilities including proposed job plan, refer to the attached Job Description document. Person Specification Professional Registration Essential Full GMC Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register CCT expected within 6 months of interview date Professional Qualifications/Development Essential FRCS (Plast) or equivalent Burns fellowship / equivalent experience Lower Limb Trauma fellowship / equivalent experience Microfellowship / equivalent experience Desirable - Higher professional degree Perineal / Pelvic floor reconstruction experience. - Clinical skills and experience Essential Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description Experience of dealing with Children Safeguarding cases Experience of Multidiscplinary team settings Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals. Desirable Experience with innovative burn management technologies. Teaching, Audit, Research Essential Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit. Able to teach and support junior staff effectively. Desirable Original Research Publications & Presentations Higher teaching degree or qualification or training Person Specification Professional Registration Essential Full GMC Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register CCT expected within 6 months of interview date Professional Qualifications/Development Essential FRCS (Plast) or equivalent Burns fellowship / equivalent experience Lower Limb Trauma fellowship / equivalent experience Microfellowship / equivalent experience Desirable - Higher professional degree Perineal / Pelvic floor reconstruction experience. - Clinical skills and experience Essential Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description Experience of dealing with Children Safeguarding cases Experience of Multidiscplinary team settings Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals. Desirable Experience with innovative burn management technologies. Teaching, Audit, Research Essential Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit. Able to teach and support junior staff effectively. Desirable Original Research Publications & Presentations Higher teaching degree or qualification or training 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Nottingham University Hospitals Trust Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)