Specialist Burns & Plastics Surgeon – Skin Cancer Focus

St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is inviting applications for a Specialty Doctor in Burns & Plastics Surgery, with emphasis on skin cancer management and general plastic surgery. The role involves other peripheral site commitments with consultants and a Plastics Surgical First Assistant, offering opportunities to independently manage local and general anaesthetic lists.

The post requires knowledge of current guidelines for skin cancers and SLNB, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications.
• FRCS (plastics) or equivalent.
• Microsurgery course.
• ATLS.

Responsibilities

• To assist Consultants and Specialist Doctors with patient management.
• The successful candidate will assist with the day to day running of the service and to supervise, help and instruct the junior doctors as part of the team.
• Duties will include at outpatient clinics and operating lists, attendance on other departmental activities e.g., Audit M&M meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching & supervision

Dermoscopy knowledge

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications

FRCS (plastics) or equivalent

Microsurgery course

ATLS

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is inviting applications for a Specialty Doctor in Burns & Plastics Surgery, with emphasis on skin cancer management and general plastic surgery. The role involves other peripheral site commitments with consultants and a Plastics Surgical First Assistant, offering opportunities to independently manage local and general anaesthetic lists.

The post requires knowledge of current guidelines for skin cancers and SLNB, and a willingness to