Job summaryThis is a locum Consultant appointment with a view to augment the breast reconstructive service based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. This is a full-time post of 10 PAs, available from January 2027, to join a department of 17 consultants and an existing team of 3 substantive plastic surgery colleagues with sub-specialty interests in breast reconstructive surgery.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust are now working in partnership as the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.
Main duties of the jobAll consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.
The appointee will be a member of the Consultant Staff Committee and be expected to serve on this committee.
Further, the appointee will support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, whereby all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
The appointee will provide Breast reconstruction Specialist and General Plastic Surgical support for the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
Participation in the general plastic surgery on call rota is expected.
About usJoin us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
DetailsDate posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 234-MS2582
Job locations: NNUH, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential:- Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via; o CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) o CESR/Portfolio Pathway or o European Community Rights
Desirable:- Higher research degree relevant to sub-specialty interest.
AptitudesEssential:- Good communicator. Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Enthusiasm for service development and teaching. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Desirable:- Previous responsibility for service improvement. Management skills
ExperienceEssential:- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty. Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
Desirable:- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest Evidence of a fellowship or sub-specialty training in breast reconstruction surgery Evidence of experience in complex microvascular reconstruction
Communications and Language SkillsEssential:- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable:- Good presentation skills.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer detailsEmployer name: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Employer's website: https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/
For questions about the job, contact: Service Director for Plastic Surgery, Ms Monica Fawzy, monica.fawzy@nnuh.nhs.uk, 01603286286
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