Locum Consultant in Plastic Surgery

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity exists for a locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon, with sub-specialty interest in Breast Reconstruction to join the team within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clydes Plastic Surgery Unit. The Plastic Surgery Unit currently has 23 Consultants and provides the entire spectrum of plastic and reconstructive subspecialty services excluding craniofacial surgery and has a large workload of general plastic surgery. This Unit is internationally recognised and runs a variety of teaching courses every year. The appointee is expected to have a main sub-specialist interest in Breast Reconstruction and have experience in successfully managing all types of breast reconstruction.
The successful candidate will be based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI), and will have a clearly defined job plan consisting of outpatient clinics and theatres associated with the Breast Reconstruction service.
Applicants must have full GMC Registration and a licence to practise and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

For more information, please contact: Mr Adam Gilmour, Clinical Director, , adam.gilmour2@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.  

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