Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

An Exciting Opportunity in Microvascular Breast Reconstruction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, skilled Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with a special interest in microvascular breast reconstruction to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a dynamic, well-trained DIEP surgeon with excellent clinical and team-working skills to lead and develop our DIEP reconstruction service. The service currently undertakes approximately two DIEP reconstructions per month, with significant potential to increase this activity and further develop the regional service, with a 10 PA job plan.

The successful candidate will join a high-performing and well-established breast and oncoplastic team. The Trust treats more than 650 new breast cancer patients each year, with additional referrals from across a wide geographical area including North and South Devon, Dorchester, Taunton and Cornwall. Our oncoplastic breast service is exceptionally well established. All breast consultants have completed TIG-accredited oncoplastic breast fellowships, creating a highly skilled and collaborative multidisciplinary team.

The team works closely and harmoniously across specialties, with a shared commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for patients. We have an established oncoplastic MDT that has been running for more than 13 years, attended not only by our own specialists but also by plastic and oncoplastic breast consultants from referring centres. This provides a strong regional network and an efficient, well-developed referral pathway for complex breast reconstruction.

Enhanced recovery pathways have been embedded within the service since 2020, with patients routinely achieving discharge on day 3 or earlier following DIEP reconstruction. The service is further supported by experienced reconstructive specialist nurses, providing continuity of care and comprehensive support throughout the patient journey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant who is passionate about microsurgical breast reconstruction and who would welcome the opportunity to lead, consolidate and expand a high-quality DIEP service within a supportive and progressive multidisciplinary environment, in a wonderful part of the UK.

If you are a DIEP surgeon looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a well-established regional breast reconstruction service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information please contact:
Gill Baker, Senior Operations Manager

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

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