Consultant in Plastic Surgery (Skin Cancer, MTC & Perineal)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Consultant in Plastic Surgery with a subspecialist interest in Skin Cancer and Major Trauma. The role involves delivering complex surgeries, supervising clinics, and contributing to research and teaching. Applicants must have FRCS(Plast) and GMC registration. This post can be filled on a full-time or part-time basis. Interviews will take place on January 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have FRCS(Plast) or equivalent qualification.
• Hold GMC Registration and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience in training and clinical audit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care for perineal and skin cancer surgery.
• Supervise patients and contribute to specialist MDT meetings.
• Participate in on-call duties for Plastic Surgery.

Skills

Microsurgery

Skin Cancer surgery

Perineal Reconstruction

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

FRCS(Plast) or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Job description

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

This is a new consultant post within Plastic Surgery, the applicant will have a subspecialist interest in Skin Cancer, Major Trauma (lower limb reconstruction) and Perineal Reconstruction.

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.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Friday 30 January 2026

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10‑minute presentation on: The Provision of Perineal Reconstruction in Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

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 microsurgery, and all plastic surgery and its related specialties including Skin Cancer, MTC (lower limb reconstruction) and Perineal Reconstruction. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

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,

• To deliver care to patients requiring perineal reconstruction, MTC (lower limb reconstruction) and skin cancer surgery at the Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust.
• Out‑patient clinics
• Supervision of patients
• Contribute to Specialist Multi‑disciplinary team meetings
• To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams.
• 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.
• 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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree.

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.

Experience

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in microsurgery, skin cancer, MTC (Lower Limb Reconstruction) and Perineal Reconstruction.
• Specifically, must demonstrate higher surgical training in microvascular reconstruction.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria

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.

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