Consultant Plastic Surgeon experienced in Head and Neck

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with a specialist interest in Head and Neck reconstruction. This post offers an excellent opportunity to join a well-established multidisciplinary Head and Neck team, providing comprehensive reconstructive care following oncological, trauma and complex elective surgery across the Dorset region. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality clinical care, service development, teaching and training, and will be supported to develop sub-specialist interests and research aligned with Trust priorities. This role is ideally suited to a consultant committed to collaborative working, innovation and delivering outstanding patient-centred outcomes within a supportive and progressive organisation., o Manage a wide range of complex reconstructive surgery.

o Provide multidisciplinary care, collaborating with Ophthalmologist, Dermatologists, Oral Maxillo facial surgeons, ENT specialists and allied health professionals.

o Develop and implement clinical protocols for the management of complex Head and Neck surgery, enhancing patient care pathways.

o Participate in the free flap on-call rota, managing post-operative patients and complications.

o Deliver outpatient care, including pre- and post-operative consultations, and manage inpatient cases, ensuring a seamless patient journey.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

This service has a planned move from Poolesite to Bournemouthsite in the future reconfiguration.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.