South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Registrar in Plastic Surgery

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North East England
Temporary
General Surgeon
GBP 67,325 - 76,582 per year

Posted 8 day(s) ago

Reference: 2362830


Job summary

1 fixed term post

We are seeking an enthusiastic colleague to join our busy plastic surgery and hand surgery team based at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. Our department delivers a broad and general range of services including: adult and paediatric elective and emergency hand surgery, peripheral nerve injury surgery, breast reconstruction, head and neck surgery, major lower limb trauma, skin cancer, vascular malformations (national referral base), hypospadias, burns, pressure sore and pelvic defect reconstruction, diabetic foot care, spinal cord injuries wound and upper limb care, chest wall reconstruction, and electrochemotherapy. There are existing research links with the regional universities, and a collaborative regional research network. There is a new Academic Surgical Unit being developed across multiple specialties with the support of the Royal College of Surgeons and the University of York.

Main duties of the job

To maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Undertake any responsibility which relates to elective plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences inc. sickness

Active involvement in audit

Continuing professional development (CPD)

Any other duties which may be required

Job Plan:

The job plan will mainly cover general plastics skin clinics and lists. This post is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in lesional work.

About us

South Tees Hospitals is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England and also includes the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton. Services are also provided around the region, such as in Redcar, Hartlepool and Stockton. The Friarage site is currently being developed further with a fully-funded new-build surgical elective hub. It has a recently built cancer centre with modern outpatient facilities.

Our Trust also covers a range of highly specialist tertiary services extending to 1.5 million people in Teesside and parts of Cumbria, Durham and North Yorkshire with leading expertise in heart disease, cancer, trauma, neurosciences, renal services and spinal injuries.

Details
Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£67,325 to £76,582 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-TORP-MED-8243745

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

This post is advertised on a whole time basis, although any candidate who is unable to work full time will be eligible to apply and, if appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed in consultation with the clinical director to support less than full time working.

Details of thefulljob description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

This vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.

Job description
Job responsibilities

This post is advertised on a whole time basis, although any candidate who is unable to work full time will be eligible to apply and, if appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed in consultation with the clinical director to support less than full time working.

Details of thefulljob description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

This vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.

Person Specification
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
  • Depth and breadth of experience to participate in the care of both elective and emergency hand and plastic surgery patients at registrar level
  • Evidence of clinical audit.
Desirable
  • Evidence of research or publications within plastic surgery
Qualifications & Training
Essential
  • Full registration with GMC and MRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential
  • Ability to organise and prioritise on-call demands
  • Evidence of teaching and training skills for resident doctors and colleagues
Personal Skills
Essential
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
  • Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
  • Depth and breadth of experience to participate in the care of both elective and emergency hand and plastic surgery patients at registrar level
  • Evidence of clinical audit.
Desirable
  • Evidence of research or publications within plastic surgery
Qualifications & Training
Essential
  • Full registration with GMC and MRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential
  • Ability to organise and prioritise on-call demands
  • Evidence of teaching and training skills for resident doctors and colleagues
Personal Skills
Essential
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
  • Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)