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Consultant in Burns & Plastic Surgery – DIEP Breast Consultant Jobs in Manchester, UK at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant in Burns & Plastic Surgery – DIEP Breast Consultant
Closing date: 09 June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive Consultant Plastic Surgeon with subspecialty interests in microsurgical breast reconstruction to join our existing breast reconstruction service in the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at Manchester Foundation Trust (Wythenshawe Site).
The service is one of the largest breast reconstruction centres in the UK and offers the capacity for over 200 breast free flaps per year. It operates five days per week through a single dedicated theatre, supported by two DIEP specialist nurses and a plastic breast pathway coordinator (soon to be appointed). Opportunities exist to develop the current risk‑reducing (bilateral) surgical service and initiatives such as performing two flaps per day.
For further information or to discuss the role in greater detail, please contact Specialty Lead Consultant Mr James Bedford () or Lynn Allard ().
Main duties of the job
- 2–3 sessions of elective breast reconstruction surgery per week, part of a team job plan allowing 2‑surgeon operating where appropriate, at Wythenshawe Hospital
- 1 session of breast reconstruction and general plastic surgery outpatient clinic per week
- 1 session of general anaesthetic plastic surgery and general trauma per week
- 1 session of clinical administration per week
- 1.5 sessions of SPA time per week
- 1 session equivalent of on‑call per week
- 0.5 sessions per week for education & supervision
Sessions are averages; some may be scheduled fortnightly or as part of a 4‑week rolling timetable. The final job plan will be discussed during recruitment and reviewed regularly with the Specialty Lead or Clinical Director.
Person Specification Education / Qualifications
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months for UK trainees)
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent
- Oncoplastic breast reconstruction fellowship (UK TIG or equivalent) with training in microsurgical reconstruction of the breast and oncological resection & management of malignant breast disease
- ATLS
- Postgraduate thesis
Experience
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Plastic Surgery
- Experience in microsurgical breast reconstruction
- Experience in breast surgical oncology, including proficiency in oncological mastectomy and surgical management of nodal basins
- Ability to offer expert opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within Plastic Surgery
- Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork
- Ortho Plastic collaborative working experience
Management / Administration
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of service
- Experience of audit and management
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, waiting lists and operating lists
- Ability to manage and lead surgical team
- Management or leadership training course
Teaching and Research
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Experience of delivering teaching to doctors and allied health professionals
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
- Publications in the field of breast reconstruction / microsurgery
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 per annum (pro rata).
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All applicants, including those from historically under‑represented groups, are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, please contact the manager named above.
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Title: Consultant in Burns & Plastic Surgery – DIEP Breast Consultant
Company: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Manchester, UK
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