Consultant Plastic Surgeon with a special interest in GAS

Job summary As a Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with a specialist interest in Gender Surgery the post‑holder will have demonstrated expertise in undertaking primary and revision masculinising chest surgery, and be willing to grow our masculinising lower surgery programme, including the set‑up and delivery of pedicled and free‑flap phalloplasty. The post holder must be committed to research and innovation in the field of gender surgery. The role will require close working with other colleagues in the Trust as well as allied organisations as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to quality improvement, research and management of the service. It is anticipated that the post‑holder will engage in specific management tasks and contribute to service meetings as required. Main duties of the job Deliver outpatient clinics, diagnostic procedures and theatre lists to support the service. Attendance at MDT meetings. Participation in audit, research and governance activities of the department. Ensure compliance with national commissioning standards and waiting time targets. Support subspecialisation in the department by appropriate cross referral to colleagues. Provide consultant care at an early stage to patients presenting to secondary care with presumed plastic surgical complications of gender surgery. Contribute to the routine care of GAS inpatients, rotating this responsibility with colleagues. Promote early and safe discharge of patients, including day case chest surgery. Strong commitment to the organisation and delivery of training. About us Our Trust is one of England's top‑performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital – along with award‑winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and under‑represented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring. Employment is subject to a six‑month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. Person Specification Education and qualifications (Essential) On GMC register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice. Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). FRCS (Plast) or equivalent experience. Education and qualifications (Desirable) Higher research degree (MD or PhD). Teaching Qualification. Training in Management. Experience (Essential) Large volume experience in primary and revision masculinising chest surgery. Evidence of broad based training in general plastic and reconstructive surgery and free flap surgery, including microsurgery. Interest in assisting the set‑up and delivery of masculinising lower (phalloplasty) services. Clinical and educational supervision experience. Equality and diversity training. Experience (Desirable) Experience of setting up and delivering microsurgical plastic services. Experience of developing patient centred healthcare, especially for individuals with increased vulnerability and/or complexity. Experience of working with colleagues, including commissioners at a regional or national level to help develop services or the specialty itself. Experience of leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues. Skills and knowledge (Essential) Extensive knowledge and skills in gender surgery. Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council. Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements. Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training. Knowledge of the needs of LGBTQI+ service users. 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London, SW10 9NH Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr