Registrar 50% LTFT (ST3-ST8) Burns & Plastic Surg

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated doctor, to join our Plastic Surgery Department from October 2026 for a 12-month period. This is a fixed term post to cover a deanery registrar gap at 50% LTFT. This post is not a recognised UK training post however, the post-holder will have a named educational and clinical supervisor. We will tailor the post to suit individuals training requirements and will combine education, research and career development.

For less experienced trainees we will help trainees to achieve required competences for national selection at ST3 level. More senior trainees will be given the opportunity to develop their skills in their chosen sub‑specialties. Our registrar rota is a 1:8 on call rota. During their tenure, the post-holder will cover a 50% daytime and on call deanery gap on this rota.

An Introduction to the Division/Specialty Our departmental ethos is to promote high quality, patient centred care in burns and plastic surgery through education, training and research in an environment that is supportive, inclusive, and forward thinking.

The main duties of the post will include:
Provision of care with responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions including complex cases. Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate Out-patient activities/clinics Involvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings Involvement in relevant administration duties Teaching and supervision of resident medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable.

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated doctor, to join our Plastic Surgery Department from October 2026 for a 12-month period. This is a fixed term post to cover a deanery registrar gap at 50% LTFT. This post is not a recognised UK training post however, the post-holder will have a named educational and clinical supervisor. We will tailor the post to suit individuals training requirements and will combine education, research and career development.

For less experienced trainees we will help trainees to achieve required competences for national selection at ST3 level. More senior trainees will be given the opportunity to develop their skills in their chosen sub‑specialties. Our registrar rota is a 1:8 on call rota. During their tenure, the post-holder will cover a 50% daytime and on call deanery gap on this rota.

An Introduction to the Division/Specialty. Our departmental ethos is to promote high quality, patient centred care in burns and plastic surgery through education, training and research in an environment that is…