Job summary
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,
2.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
2.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
