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Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Breast

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter, EX2 5DW £113,565 – £150,569 a year Permanent Posted 21 August 2026 Apply by 18 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

An Exciting Opportunity in Microvascular Breast Reconstruction An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, skilled Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with a special interest in microvascular breast reconstruction to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a dynamic, well-trained DIEP surgeon with excellent clinical and team-working skills to lead and develop our DIEP reconstruction service. The service currently undertakes approximately two DIEP reconstructions per month, with significant potential to increase this activity and further develop the regional service, with a 10 PA job plan.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a high-performing and well-established breast and oncoplastic team. The Trust treats more than 650 new breast cancer patients each year, with additional referrals from across a wide geographical area including North and South Devon, Dorchester, Taunton and Cornwall. Our oncoplastic breast service is exceptionally well established. All breast consultants have completed TIG-accredited oncoplastic breast fellowships, creating a highly skilled and collaborative multidisciplinary team. The team works closely and harmoniously across specialties, with a shared commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for patients. We have an established oncoplastic MDT that has been running for more than 13 years, attended not only by our own specialists but also by plastic and oncoplastic breast consultants from referring centres. This provides a strong regional network and an efficient, well-developed referral pathway for complex breast reconstruction. Excellent Infrastructure and Patient-Centred Care This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant who is passionate about microsurgical breast reconstruction and who would welcome the opportunity to lead, consolidate and expand a high-quality DIEP service within a supportive and progressive multidisciplinary environment, in a wonderful part of the UK.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Date posted

21 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

185-1323-14047

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

For further information please contact: Gill Baker, Senior Operations Manager gill.baker1@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.