Job summary We are looking to appoint a Whole-time Consultant plastic Surgeon with a special interest in burns management Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post will primarily be based at the Northern General Hospital but will also work at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and Sheffield Children's Hospital. We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers. Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered. Main duties of the job The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of general Plastic Surgery and Burns management practice to enable the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Trust to fulfil its service agreements with Sheffield Health and other commissioners. Please review the job description for further information. About us Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions Date posted 07 February 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 190-STH-25-025 Job locations Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview Completed specialist fellowship training in Burns If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Desirable MD or PhD or equivalent Clinical experience Essential Broad experience in the generality of Plastic Surgery with a particular emphasis on burns and skin cancer management Needs to have current Safeguarding Child/Adult competencies, paediatric burns experience/competencies Good knowledge of modern surgical techniques including the use of skin substitutes and reconstruction techniques Desirable Experience in SLNB for malignant melanoma Experience of complex soft tissue reconstruction including chest, abdominal wall or perineal reconstruction Research Essential Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate Desirable Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Teaching and training Essential Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels CPD Essential Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months Desirable Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio Management and Administration Essential Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management Clinical governance and audit Essential Experience in performing clinical audit Desirable Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project Personal attributes Essential Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values Good oral and written communication skills Ensures value for money is considered in all that they do Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview Completed specialist fellowship training in Burns If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Desirable MD or PhD or equivalent Clinical experience Essential Broad experience in the generality of Plastic Surgery with a particular emphasis on burns and skin cancer management Needs to have current Safeguarding Child/Adult competencies, paediatric burns experience/competencies Good knowledge of modern surgical techniques including the use of skin substitutes and reconstruction techniques Desirable Experience in SLNB for malignant melanoma Experience of complex soft tissue reconstruction including chest, abdominal wall or perineal reconstruction Research Essential Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate Desirable Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Teaching and training Essential Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels CPD Essential Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months Desirable Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio Management and Administration Essential Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management Clinical governance and audit Essential Experience in performing clinical audit Desirable Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project Personal attributes Essential Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values Good oral and written communication skills Ensures value for money is considered in all that they do 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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)