Fixed Term Contract: 12 months, 10 PAs
Sheffield Children’s Hospital is looking for a Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon with training and subspecialty interest in paediatric burns and plastics surgery. This 10 PA vacancy offers an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team providing high-quality care for young patients.
The on-call service operates on a 1:16 basis, covering multiple sites across Sheffield and including adult plastic surgery trauma and emergencies.
Plastic Surgery Services are provided across three sites: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, which offers mainly elective services including Skin, Breast, Head and Neck, and Sarcoma; Northern General Hospital, which handles acute services including Adult A&E, Burns, Trauma, and Hand Surgery; and Sheffield Children’s Hospital, which focuses on paediatric services.
Reporting into the Clinical Director, your responsibilities will include:

SUPPORT AND RESOURCES:

Office accommodation, access to a PC, and secretarial support are provided.
Duties Allocation and Review
Allocation of time between your duties may be adjusted, in consultation with colleagues and the employing Trust.
There will be an annual review with the Clinical Lead as part of the Job Plan process.

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

• Outstanding Patient Care
• Brilliant Place to work
• Leaders in Children’s Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children’s provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed at work and beyond.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children’s uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net . Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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• Outstanding Patient Care
• Brilliant Place to work
• Leaders in Children’s Healt