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Opportunity to work in a world-renowned department with a strong emphasis on innovation and high-quality patient care.
Exposure to a diverse range of specialties including hand and upper limb surgery, craniofacial surgery, and breast reconstruction, enhancing skill development.
Supportive environment for learning, with opportunities to pursue individual interests within the department, fostering professional growth.
Access to extensive surgical training, including operating sessions and various clinical responsibilities that prepare trainees for future surgical roles.
Collaboration with experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams, enriching the learning experience and enhancing teamwork skills.
Potential for career progression with the possibility of extending the initial 6-month contract and building a strong foundation for future surgical training.
Involvement in emergencies and acute care, providing real-time experience in high-pressure situations essential for surgical training.
Are you a dedicated healthcare professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery? Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is excited to invite applications for a Trust Doctor position (ST1/2) in this dynamic field, with four posts available from August 2025 and immediate short-term opportunities. This full-time role is based at the renowned Leeds General Infirmary and offers a six-month initial contract, with the potential for extension. This is your chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment, shining a light on the exceptional care we provide to our diverse patient community.
In our esteemed Plastic Surgery department, you will be part of a team known for its commitment to innovation and high-quality patient care. This role is perfect for those eager to develop their expertise in areas such as wound care, hand and upper limb surgery, and breast reconstruction. Whether you are just starting out or looking to hone your existing skills, previous experience in Plastic Surgery is not a requirement. Here, you'll be encouraged to explore your interests while developing your competencies in a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient clinics and emergency care. This is an incredible opportunity to shape your future in medicine and make a real difference in the lives of patients. If you hold full registration with the GMC and are ready to take on this new challenge, we want to hear from you!
In our esteemed Plastic Surgery department, you will be part of a team known for its commitment to innovation and high-quality patient care. This role is perfect for those eager to develop their expertise in areas such as wound care, hand and upper limb surgery, and breast reconstruction. Whether you are just starting out or looking to hone your existing skills, previous experience in Plastic Surgery is not a requirement. Here, you'll be encouraged to explore your interests while developing your competencies in a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient clinics and emergency care. This is an incredible opportunity to shape your future in medicine and make a real difference in the lives of patients. If you hold full registration with the GMC and are ready to take on this new challenge, we want to hear from you!
Opportunity to work in a world-renowned department with a strong emphasis on innovation and high-quality patient care.
Exposure to a diverse range of specialties including hand and upper limb surgery, craniofacial surgery, and breast reconstruction, enhancing skill development.
Supportive environment for learning, with opportunities to pursue individual interests within the department, fostering professional growth.
Access to extensive surgical training, including operating sessions and various clinical responsibilities that prepare trainees for future surgical roles.
Collaboration with experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams, enriching the learning experience and enhancing teamwork skills.
Potential for career progression with the possibility of extending the initial 6-month contract and building a strong foundation for future surgical training.
Involvement in emergencies and acute care, providing real-time experience in high-pressure situations essential for surgical training.
Job Summary
Applications are invited to apply for a Trust Doctor (ST1/2) post in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. There are 4 posts from August 2025, with short term opportunities available immediately.
The post is available for 6 months initially with potential for extension. The post is full time with on calls, and primarily based at Leeds General Infirmary. The post is ideal for trainees committed to plastic surgery wishes to gain further experience prior to core/higher surgical training.
Main duties of the job
The department provides a wide range of specialist plastic and reconstructive surgery and has an international reputation for both innovation and the delivery of high quality patient care. There is a comprehensive hand and upper limb service (including congenital hand, adult hand and brachial plexus surgery), head and neck surgery, craniofacial surgery, sarcoma, breast reconstruction, skin cancer & lower limb reconstruction. In addition all consultants participate in the management of general plastic surgery acute and elective cases.
This post would also suit candidates who wish to learn the techniques of wound care and soft tissue handling ahead of progressing to a career in surgery or in medical specialties such as Dermatology, General Practice or emergency Medicine.
Previous experience in Plastic Surgery is not essential and the successful candidate would be encouraged to pursue an area of interest within the department. Applicants should hold full registration with the GMC.
For further information please contact Mr Chris West - Consultant Plastic Surgeon -
About Us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Date posted
11 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£61,825 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-MED-726
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required
The timetable of commitments for junior trainees include operating sessions, Dressing Clinic sessions, sessions covering routine ward duties and pre-admission clinics, and local anaesthetic list, and out-patient session. The routine work includes care of acute and elective patients, attendance at theatre lists and out-patient clinics.
The Plastic Surgery Unit has 18 adult beds, separate paediatric beds and beds on a dedicated High Dependency Unit. A daily dressing clinic with a separate Sister and staff also operates within the Unit. There are 21 general anaesthetic and 7 local anaesthetic lists per week.
Both Leeds hospitals have busy Accident and Emergency Departments and general Plastic Surgery emergencies are referred to the Unit. The Unit takes acute hand emergencies on a rota with Orthopaedics and many trauma cases are treated as combined procedures with the Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Outside of the main Unit at Leeds General Infirmary, Plastic Surgery out-patient clinics are held at St. Jamess University Hospital, which the Specialist Registrar will attend when working for different firms. In addition, combined clinics with appropriate departments are held in head and neck oncology, rheumatology, sarcoma, breast, melanoma, non melanoma skin cancer.
A congenital hand service and brachial plexus injury service is also provided for the Region in addition to a craniofacial service. Close ties exist with Orthopaedic surgery, Gynaecology, General Surgery and Neurosurgery to provide reconstructive services for these specialities and there are links with the Maxillo-Facial Department enabling trainees to attend MDT cleft lip & palate clinics.
The successful applicant will also have to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation, when practicable with his colleagues both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the profession and the Department of Health & Social Security that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
This will depend upon prior experience and can be discussed. It is expected that the levels of responsibility will be that of ST1 or above, and the successful candidate will receive supervision from a named consultant with responsibility to develop the individuals e-portfolio or equivalent.
TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Research : Demonstrate participation in research and audit
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The timetable of commitments for junior trainees include operating sessions, Dressing Clinic sessions, sessions covering routine ward duties and pre-admission clinics, and local anaesthetic list, and out-patient session. The routine work includes care of acute and elective patients, attendance at theatre lists and out-patient clinics.
The Plastic Surgery Unit has 18 adult beds, separate paediatric beds and beds on a dedicated High Dependency Unit. A daily dressing clinic with a separate Sister and staff also operates within the Unit. There are 21 general anaesthetic and 7 local anaesthetic lists per week.
Both Leeds hospitals have busy Accident and Emergency Departments and general Plastic Surgery emergencies are referred to the Unit. The Unit takes acute hand emergencies on a rota with Orthopaedics and many trauma cases are treated as combined procedures with the Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Outside of the main
Applications are invited to apply for a Trust Doctor (ST1/2) post in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. There are 4 posts from August 2025, with short term opportunities available immediately.
The post is available for 6 months initially with potential for extension. The post is full time with on calls, and primarily based at Leeds General Infirmary. The post is ideal for trainees committed to plastic surgery wishes to gain further experience prior to core/higher surgical training.
Main duties of the job
The department provides a wide range of specialist plastic and reconstructive surgery and has an international reputation for both innovation and the delivery of high quality patient care. There is a comprehensive hand and upper limb service (including congenital hand, adult hand and brachial plexus surgery), head and neck surgery, craniofacial surgery, sarcoma, breast reconstruction, skin cancer & lower limb reconstruction. In addition all consultants participate in the management of general plastic surgery acute and elective cases.
This post would also suit candidates who wish to learn the techniques of wound care and soft tissue handling ahead of progressing to a career in surgery or in medical specialties such as Dermatology, General Practice or emergency Medicine.
Previous experience in Plastic Surgery is not essential and the successful candidate would be encouraged to pursue an area of interest within the department. Applicants should hold full registration with the GMC.
For further information please contact Mr Chris West - Consultant Plastic Surgeon -
About Us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Date posted
11 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£61,825 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-MED-726
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required
The timetable of commitments for junior trainees include operating sessions, Dressing Clinic sessions, sessions covering routine ward duties and pre-admission clinics, and local anaesthetic list, and out-patient session. The routine work includes care of acute and elective patients, attendance at theatre lists and out-patient clinics.
The Plastic Surgery Unit has 18 adult beds, separate paediatric beds and beds on a dedicated High Dependency Unit. A daily dressing clinic with a separate Sister and staff also operates within the Unit. There are 21 general anaesthetic and 7 local anaesthetic lists per week.
Both Leeds hospitals have busy Accident and Emergency Departments and general Plastic Surgery emergencies are referred to the Unit. The Unit takes acute hand emergencies on a rota with Orthopaedics and many trauma cases are treated as combined procedures with the Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Outside of the main Unit at Leeds General Infirmary, Plastic Surgery out-patient clinics are held at St. Jamess University Hospital, which the Specialist Registrar will attend when working for different firms. In addition, combined clinics with appropriate departments are held in head and neck oncology, rheumatology, sarcoma, breast, melanoma, non melanoma skin cancer.
A congenital hand service and brachial plexus injury service is also provided for the Region in addition to a craniofacial service. Close ties exist with Orthopaedic surgery, Gynaecology, General Surgery and Neurosurgery to provide reconstructive services for these specialities and there are links with the Maxillo-Facial Department enabling trainees to attend MDT cleft lip & palate clinics.
The successful applicant will also have to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation, when practicable with his colleagues both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the profession and the Department of Health & Social Security that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
This will depend upon prior experience and can be discussed. It is expected that the levels of responsibility will be that of ST1 or above, and the successful candidate will receive supervision from a named consultant with responsibility to develop the individuals e-portfolio or equivalent.
TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Research : Demonstrate participation in research and audit
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The timetable of commitments for junior trainees include operating sessions, Dressing Clinic sessions, sessions covering routine ward duties and pre-admission clinics, and local anaesthetic list, and out-patient session. The routine work includes care of acute and elective patients, attendance at theatre lists and out-patient clinics.
The Plastic Surgery Unit has 18 adult beds, separate paediatric beds and beds on a dedicated High Dependency Unit. A daily dressing clinic with a separate Sister and staff also operates within the Unit. There are 21 general anaesthetic and 7 local anaesthetic lists per week.
Both Leeds hospitals have busy Accident and Emergency Departments and general Plastic Surgery emergencies are referred to the Unit. The Unit takes acute hand emergencies on a rota with Orthopaedics and many trauma cases are treated as combined procedures with the Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Outside of the main
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