Consultant Plastic Surgeon experienced in Head and Neck

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with a specialist interest in Head and Neck reconstruction. This post offers an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established multidisciplinary Head and Neck team, providing comprehensive reconstructive care following oncological, trauma and complex elective surgery across the Dorset region. The successful candidate will contribute to high‑quality clinical care, service development, teaching and training, and will be supported to develop sub‑specialist interests and research aligned with Trust priorities. This role is ideally suited to a consultant committed to collaborative working, innovation and delivering outstanding patient‑centred outcomes within a supportive and progressive organisation.

• Manage a wide range of complex reconstructive surgery.
• Provide multidisciplinary care, collaborating with Ophthalmologist, Dermatologists, Oral Maxillo facial surgeons, ENT specialists and allied health professionals.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols for the management of complex Head and Neck surgery, enhancing patient care pathways.
• Participate in the free flap on-call rota, managing post-operative patients and complications.
• Deliver outpatient care, including pre- and post-operative consultations, and manage inpatient cases, ensuring a seamless patient journey.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

This service has a planned move from Poole site to Bournemouth site in the future reconfiguration.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant in Plastic Surgery specialising in Head and Neck. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver comprehensive care to a diverse patient population across Dorset while contributing to the Trust’s vision of excellence in healthcare.

The successful candidate will lead the management of complex microvascular and reconstructive surgery. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the appointee will also engage in outpatient clinics for skin cancer, collaborating with other specialties to provide holistic, patient-centred treatment. This role combines clinical, academic, and leadership responsibilities, providing the opportunity to participate in teaching, training, and research.

The department is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced 3D planning software and on site 3D printing technology, supporting the delivery of cutting-edge care. The postholder will play a key role in contributing to innovative service development and ensuring the Trust’s continued reputation for excellence in Head and Neck Surgery.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Jun 2026

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