Locum Consultant in Plastic Surgery Specialising in Skin CancerNHS

Job summary

We are seeking a Locum Consultant in Plastic Surgery specialising in Skin Cancer to join our supportive and innovative Plastic Surgery team. The successful candidate will provide general plastic surgery services with a particular focus on skin cancer management, working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across Oxford and Reading.

This post will support the expansion of consultant capacity and elective surgical services within the new Surgical Elective Centre (SEC) at the John Radcliffe Hospital, opening in Summer 2026. The SEC will provide state-of-the-art facilities, increasing surgical capacity and enhancing patient care across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative department committed to clinical excellence, service development, and supporting consultants in their professional growth.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide consultant-led general plastic surgery services, with a particular focus on skin cancer, across both the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford and the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading. The post-holder will join an established team of ten Plastic Surgeons and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key responsibilities will include participation in the Plastic Surgery on-call rota (currently 1:14), supporting elective and emergency services, and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. The post-holder must be willing to work flexibly across the Trust's sites and partner hospitals to meet service needs.

Job description

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:The post-holders duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, but it is a condition of the appointment that the post-holder will be willing to work in any of the Trusts locations and its partner hospitals. Flexible working is essential.

Clinical DutiesThe post-holder will have responsibility for general plastic surgery services at the John Radcliffe Hospital, alongside participation in the on-call rota (currently 1 in 14) and will complement an established team of ten Plastic Surgeons with responsibility for skin oncology.The Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery provides a comprehensive reconstructive service to Oxford and the surrounding region. The service is consultant-led. Current consultantdelivered services include trauma and reconstructive surgery, craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate, upper limb surgery, bone infection, sarcoma, breast reconstruction, skin cancer, autologous tissue transplantation, head and neck cancer reconstruction, and hypospadias. The department currently holds Burn Facility status within the London and South-East Burn Network. We are fortunate to have co-located facilities within a modern building on the John Radcliffe Hospital site, including offices, outpatient clinics, theatres, adult and paediatric wards, and day case units. The Head and Neck Unit is based within the Cancer Centre at the nearby Churchill Hospital. The department also has a significant presence at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC), where the plastic surgery team contributes to hand surgery, and provides reconstructive support to both the Bone Infection Unit and Sarcoma services.

Teaching/ResearchOxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is a teaching hospital trust, and the post-holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, including the teaching of medical students, training of junior doctors, and participation in clinical examinations. These responsibilities form an integral part of routine clinical activity.The post-holders contribution to teaching, training, and research will be reflected in regular job plan reviews. The department has strong links with the University of Oxford and is actively engaged in research, offering opportunities for academic involvement.

Clinical GovernanceThe post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, andexternal accrediting bodies.

Personal and Professional DevelopmentThe post-holder will be required to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills within their area of practice and be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust.Professional and study leave will be granted in accordance with the Trusts Terms and Conditions of Service, supporting appropriate study, postgraduate training, continuing medical education (CME) courses, and other relevant professional development activities.The Trust fully supports continuing professional development (CPD) as required by the General Medical Council (GMC) and the relevant surgical colleges, and is committed to providing both time and financial support for these activities. Appropriate arrangements are in place to ensure that all consultants undergo an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser, and the Trust supports all clinicians through the revalidation process. In addition, the appointee will be offered mentorship from an experienced consultant colleague to support their integration into the department and facilitate a smooth transition into the role.

ManagementThe post-holder will be expected to work within the Trusts management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal. It is recognised that the Trust operates within finite resources, and any proposed changes in clinical practice, workload, or service developments requiring additionalresources must be agreed in advance.The post-holder will undertake the administrative responsibilities associated with the care of their patients and the delivery of their clinical service, under the direction of the Lead Clinician and/or Directorate Chair.Appropriate clinical, administrative, and secretarial support will be provided to the appointee.

Risk ManagementThe management of risk is a responsibility shared by all staff and will be undertaken within a progressive, open, and transparent environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training, and support to fulfil this responsibility.All staff are expected to be familiar with the Trusts Major Incident Policy and Fire Policy, and to understand the local response plan, including their specific role within it.

Responsibilities for Health & SafetyThe post-holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, relevant statutory regulations, and Trust policies and procedures. This will be supported through the provision of appropriate training and specialist advice where required.

Infection ControlInfection prevention and control is the responsibility of all staff. All employees, both clinical and nonclinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies and to maintainhigh standards of practice at all times, thereby reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.All staff employed by the Trust have the following key responsibilities: Staff must decontaminate their hands prior to and after direct patient contact or contact with thepatients surroundings. Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them bythe Trust. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may betransmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health.Equality and DiversityOxford University Hospitals NHS Trust values equality and diversity in both employment and the services it provides. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity and will keep its policies and procedures under regular review to ensure that the job-related needs of all staff arerecognised.The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees, and service users are treated fairly and valued equally, regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disability, ethnic or national origin, social background, employment status, sexual orientation,religion or belief, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation, or trade union membership.Selection for training, development, and promotion will be based solely on an individuals ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Freedom of InformationThe post-holder should be aware of the responsibilities placed on employees under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and is expected to support the Trust in ensuring compliance with the Act when handling or managing information relating to Trust activities.

Patient and Public InvolvementThe Trust is committed to, and has a statutory duty to involve service users, carers and the public in the work of the organisation. We consider that patient and public involvement is the responsibilityof every individual working for our Trust. All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback. You will be expectedto support the Trust with this through your working practice.Serious Incidents All staff must report incidents and near misses so that the Trust can reduce the risk of harm by investigating and incorporating risk reducing measures to safeguard patients, visitors and staff, inaccordance with the Trust Incident Reporting Policy.

Childrens RightsThe post holder will always endeavour to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child.Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation.As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable.Information Governance You must maintain a Trust email account. All staff must complete annual information governance training. which can be completed on-line. For further details, go to the Information

Governanceintranet site: http://orh.oxnet.nhs.uk/InformationGovernance/Pages/Default.aspx

GeneralThe post-holder will assume a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge andthe proper functioning of his/her department.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

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If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.