Locum Consultant in Plastic Surgery WSI in Hand Surgery and Skin Onco

Locum Consultant in Plastic Surgery WSI in Hand Surgery and Skin Onco

This is a 6 month fixed term post (with the possibility of applying for a substantive post at the end of this period) this post compromises of 10 PAs with 7 PAs in hand/General Plastics and 3 PAs in Skin Oncology . We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative, and progressive Consultant to join our Plastic Surgery Team. The work involves hand and general plastic surgery and skin oncology.

The appointee will cover both sites, City Hospital (dermatology), Birmingham, and Sandwell General Hospital and the new Midland Metropolitan Hospital in Smethwick. Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCS (or equivalent) who are on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register in Plastic Surgery or who will be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview. In addition, applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are fully trained in hand, skin, and general plastic surgery.

Skin or hand fellowships are desirable but not essential. There are no oncalls associated with this post.

Closing date: 21st January 2026 TBC
Interview date: 29th January 2026 (within 10 days of closing date)
TBC

The post will enable the successful applicant to develop sub sub-specialty surgery interests to complement the existing consultant staff, develop further towards a recognised Black Country Alliance service.

The appointee will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues towards achieving and maintaining national maximum waiting times and developing clinical pathways in line with the maximum 18-week patient pathway guarantee.

The candidate will be expected to participate in the weekly skin MDT. There is also an opportunity to participate in a Hand MDT.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people. Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.

Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

The University of Birmingham would like to support research by offering two protected research PAs to recently appointed (within 18 months) consultants. Sessions will be prioritised for those with a commitment to research and an interest in an area of research that maps to University of Birmingham strengths. Support will be assessed on a competitive basis.

At the University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

A bespoke mentoring/training programme along with a £5k training/consumables budget will be provided. Assuming good progress is made the Research PAs will be for 3 years. In keeping with our track-record of supporting the development of colleagues, we anticipate that the appointees will be able to raise research funding to support their research time beyond the 3-year period.

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Plastic Surgery:
Mr Atul Khanna

Dermatology:
Clinical Lead Dr Donna Thompson

• Entry on the Specialist Register in Plastic Surgery (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
• BSSH/European Hand Diploma

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures.
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing…