Consultant Plastic Surgeon (Trauma & General)
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF1 4DG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9377-001252 |
Summary
About the role The Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery are looking to recruit a colleague with an interest in the management of the acute burn injury and subsequent reconstruction, or with specific interest in Plastic Surgery but wishes to be part of the burns on call. The successful candidate will join our current team of eighteen consultants including six current burn surgeons. Main duties The main duties of the posts will include: • Elective Theatre lists day case surgery will take place on the Pinderfields and Dewsbury site. • Inpatient and trauma operating will take place on the Pinderfields site. • General on-call duties will be shared between 10 colleagues (1.4PAs) • Weekdays - Monday to Thursday 1 in 9 • Weekends - 1 in 9 • Consultant will take part in consultant of the week covering general trauma 1 in 11 weeks • Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service. - Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles • Dedicated office space is provided on the Pinderfields site, with access to IT facilities on peripheral sites. • Administrative support is accessible via the Plastic surgery departmental secretaries. Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable. Essential person specification requirements To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria: Full GMC Registration with licence to practise. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastics or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) by date of interview Medical Degree from recognised medical school FRCS or equivalent Sufficient experience at Senior level in to be placed on the Specialist Register. Computer literate. Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative. Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision. Ability to work flexibly within a team Eligibility to work in the UK Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management. Ability to contribute to the development of the department, the Trust and its services. Able to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and patients. Caring and compassionate Flexible & adaptable Good team-player Willingness to provide and learn all aspects of hospitals internal systems and processes and adhere to local policies. Physically able to carry out the duties as specified in the job description and ability to evidence competencies. Holds a valid Driving Licence Disclosure + Barring Service (DBS) clearance For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description. Contact information For further information please contact in the first instance Mr David Mather, Head of Service for Plastic Surgery, telephone: (01924) 542288 Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.