Consultant Plastic Surgeon (subspecialty interest in breast reconstruction)

The successful candidate would be expected to adopt a flexible approach to job planning and engage in the provision of patient services to other specialties apart from the main department.

The department allows Consultants to practice in a sub-specialist role. The successful candidate will be expected to have experience in breast reconstruction including microvascular techniques.

The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is vital. It is also anticipated that the successful candidate would contribute to increasing the national profile of the department through publications and presentations at international meeting

Consultants currently take part in a 1:7 weekday on call rota, supported by junior trainees and a Hospital at Night Team.

The post holder will be appointed on the new consultant contract and the sessions will be allocated accordingly. The job plan is for a 10 PA working week. The job plan is reviewed on an annual basis.

Any Consultant who is unable, for personal reasons to work full-time, i.e. only on a part-time basis, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of his/her job plan will be discussed between the Consultant and Clinical Director in conjunction with Consultant Colleagues if appropriate.

The post is available immediately and the appointee will be required to take up the post no later than two months from the date of the offer of an appointment, unless a special agreement has been made between the appointee and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. If you consider it unlikely that you will be able to take up the appointment within such a period, you are advised to point this out at the time of your application.

The timetable will be finalised on appointment but will typically involve two operating sessions per week and two or three clinics. Commitments would be flexible within the job plan with PA’s allocated to administration, clinical and educational supervisor roles and SPA. The successful candidate would also be expected to engage with colleagues in plans towards routine weekend working.

Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting Mr Jason Smith, Clinical Lead on 02392 286000 Ext. 4703 or other consultants in the Department.

Provisional AAC date is Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Job Plan