Locum Consultant Plastics Surgeon with a special interest in Breast

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon post with an interest in Breast Reconstruction and Microsurgery.
The successful applicant should be fully trained in all aspects of plastic surgery and have a sub specialist interest in microsurgical breast reconstruction. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the service, assisting colleagues with other key specialties including trauma, perineal reconstruction, skin, and contributing to the general furtherance of our Plastics Surgery Business Unit - which already has an outstanding reputation, both nationally and internationally, for highly specialised services, including tertiary facial palsy, breast surgery, melanoma and complex hand injuries.
Applicants must hold the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent, and have completed a period of higher professional training, including a microsurgery fellowship. Applicants should possess the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent, or be within six months of CCT at time of application., The post-holder will be expected to participate in the service, assisting colleagues with other key specialties including trauma, perineal reconstruction, skin, and contributing to the general furtherance of our Plastics Surgery Business Unit - which already has an outstanding reputation, both nationally and internationally, for highly specialised services, including tertiary facial palsy, breast surgery, melanoma and complex hand injuries., 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., The post holder will be based at the Queen Victoria Hospital, although mid-way through the post they will be required to provide backfill at UHSX, in order to support its lower limb trauma service.
the post holder will also be expected to participate in the service assisting colleagues with the management of trauma. The Consultants in the department have continued to develop subspecialist interests and make cross referrals to each other where appropriate.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate skills that would complement and expand the existing skill mix in breast reconstruction.
The post holder will have access to an office, which may be shared, and desk along with secretarial support. Secretarial support is team-based and provided by the secretaries and coordinators.

Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and thank you for your interest.
In addition to receiving tertiary referrals from across the South East of England, we have a network of 'spoke' sites at district general hospitals enabling our consultants to offer their expertise with routine treatments and consultations as close to patients' homes as is possible. With the recent addition of video led 'virtual' consultations we also enable patients who have some distance to travel to avoid the additional stress and worry of a long journey.
Working at QVH combines the excitement, challenge and career opportunities of many larger organisations with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care that really does re-build our patients' lives.
We also offer attractive benefits such as
+ tailored personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management development programmes
+ flexible working arrangements for a work-life balance that suits you and your needs
+ a dedicated reward programme, offering a range of national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes
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Sustainability
At Queen Victoria Hospital we want to be the first Net Zero Hospital in England, and to achieve that wants every member of staff to be a green champion. The way in which the Trust works has a significant impact on the organisation's carbon footprint and that of our patients. From the heat, light and power supplies within the hospital to avoiding unnecessary patient journeys, the Trust is empowering all staff to create a sustainable health and care environment for future generations. The Trust expects all staff to reuse and recycle more, to use energy and water efficiently, to walk or cycle to work if you can, and to have a focus on sustainability in the workplace.
You can view our Green Plan here: Green Plan - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)