Consultant in Plastic Surgery (Melanoma)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant in Plastic Surgery, focusing on Melanoma, with a proficiency in microsurgery. Applicants should hold FRCS(Plast) or equivalent, and be on the Specialist Register. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and offers flexibility for full or part-time work. Candidates are encouraged to develop a Melanoma service and contribute to teaching and audits. Interviews are scheduled for January 28, 2026. This position supports both compassionate patient care and medical advancement.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate higher surgical training in Melanoma and microsurgery.
• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• Evidence of continuous career progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients with Melanoma and other subspecialties.
• Supervise patients and conduct out-patient clinics.
• Contribute to research and teaching within the department.

Skills

Melanoma

Microsurgery

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

FRCS(Plast) or equivalent qualification

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Position Overview

Required to fill this replacement post within the Plastic Surgery Department at the Leeds General Infirmary.

The successful applicant should possess FRCS(Plast) (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

Applicants should have established skills in Melanoma and an additional subspeciality that suits the applicant and the needs of the department including microsurgery. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a core member of the Leeds Melanoma Service, as well as an additional subspeciality to suit the applicant and department. They should be proficient in all aspects of microsurgery.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

Please note that his post has not been approved by the Royal College of Surgeons.

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: Developing a Melanoma Service in Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Wednesday 28 January 2026.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out‑patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in‑patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out‑patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.

Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:

Patient‑centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered

We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:

1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The best place to work
3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation
4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially sustainable

Job description

Job responsibilities

In relation to this post,

OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

• 2.1 To deliver care to patients with Melanoma and an additional subspeciality to suit both the applicant and department at the Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust.
• Out‑patient clinics
• Supervision of patients
• Contribute to Specialist Multi‑disciplinary team meetings
• 2.2 To link with consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams.
• 2.3 To work with colleagues in LGI to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in 13) for Plastic Surgery. This includes both out‑of‑hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours.
• 2.4 To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the Plastic Surgery service. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department.

Person Specification

Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
• Well organised and skilled in good time management.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
  - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview).
  - Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.

Desirable

• Attendance at recognised management course.

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCS (Plast) or equivalent qualification.
• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree.

Experience

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Melanoma, an additional subspeciality, and microsurgery.
• Specifically, must demonstrate higher surgical training in Melanoma and microsurgery.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Training, Research, Teaching & Audit

Essential

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in Plastic Surgery.
• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.

Desirable

• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.

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