(**) Locum Consultant Plastic Surgery WSI in Burns | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Chelmsford, CM1 7ET |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Locum Consultant – Plastic Surgery & Burns | St Andrew’s Centre, Broomfield Hospital
We are seeking a Locum Consultant to deliver a specialist clinical service in General Plastic Surgery and Burns at the renowned St Andrew’s Centre, Broomfield Hospital, with responsibilities across associated satellite sites.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-quality, patient-centred service within a leading specialist centre. You will play an active role in advancing clinical care through research, leading and participating in projects that aim to improve patient outcomes. Collaboration with local and national university partners, alongside colleagues within the St Andrew’s clinical community, will be central to this work.
You will benefit from excellent educational and professional development facilities, including a well-resourced medical library, access to Medline, and a thriving Postgraduate Medical Centre offering regular clinical meetings and a comprehensive education programme.
All Consultants are supported and encouraged to undertake study leave to maintain and enhance their clinical expertise, ensuring ongoing compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected, innovative service committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and research.
• Take overall responsibility for the clinical care of patients within the Plastic Surgery Service, including associated administrative duties, accurate record keeping and effective communication with patients and General Practitioners.
• Provide clinical leadership within the service, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the delivery of high‑quality patient care.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support integrated and effective patient management.
• Participate in on‑call and out‑of‑hours consultant cover, including cross‑cover during colleagues’ annual and study leave.
• Undertake regular ward rounds to review patient progress and ensure safe, effective and timely care.
• Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives and ongoing continuing professional development activities.
• Supervise, teach and support the training and professional development of junior medical staff, nurses and medical students.
• Maintain high standards of care and professional practice, ensuring accountability to the Medical Director, Chief Executive and Trust Board.
Please note the time table included in the job description is an example indicative time table and is subject to change upon discussion with the successful candidate.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
This advert closes on Thursday 12 Nov 2026
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