Job Description

Applications are invited for a substantive Consultant with interest in microsurgery, abdominal wall reconstruction and hand surgery at Bedford Hospital, which is part of the merged Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.



This is a full time (10 PA) post and provides an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated clinician to join a forward thinking department within a developing plastics service.



To provide general Plastic, microsurgery, abdominal wall reconstruction and hand surgery to Bedford Hospital patients. The post covers all fundamentals of Plastic Surgery. The post holder will be expected to show leadership in his/her specialty and to offer support to clinical colleagues in other specialities across a full range of plastic surgical cases. They will be expected to work within an MDT setting.



The post holder will work with colleagues to keep up to date with the latest guidance and advancements in the provision of skin cancer services.



They will work closely with the current Plastic Consultants and have responsibility with them for the work and development of the Trusts widely recognised tertiary Laser Treatment Centre. They will be expected to be part of the team to develop the microsurgery and abdominal wall reconstruction aspects of the unit. The department works in line with Trust values to ensure fairness and equitable working conditions for all colleagues.



They will participate in clinical and other service activities with the objective of ensuring a high standard of patient care achieving key standards for cancer and 18 weeks targets.



Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.



We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.



Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.



Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.



Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.

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