Job overview
Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Consultant Plastic Surgeon, based at Royal Preston Hospital.
This is a full-time permanent post.
This post will play an active role in the delivery of the Plastic Surgery in General and Breast service for the Directorate.
You will be providing direct input to patients; contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and participate in the delivery of General Plastic surgery, including skin cancer.
You will be promoting high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to improve Plastics Surgery and Burns services within Lancashire and South Cumbria. This will be in line with the 18 week referral to treatment and national cancer targets. The candidate should have a specialist interest, Breast and Microvascular reconstructions.
Applicants will be expected to have a commitment to working a 7 day working week, with this being potentially required.
The Directorate has expanded its Skin Cancer service to include Moh’s Surgery. This post, we are asking for candidates with interest breast and microsurgical reconstructions.
In line with guidance from Public Health England, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Person specification
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Personal
Essential
- Proven effective communication skills (with examples).
- Good organisation skills (with examples).
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Proficient in Computer skills
Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Desirable
- Previous experience of involvement in service development
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS or overseas equivalent.
- Entry on the Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months).
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer opinion on and take responsibility for elective and emergency problems in Plastic Surgery, including hand trauma and burns.
- Wide range of clinical experience in specialty
- Proficiency in complex Microsurgical Reconstructions
Desirable
- Advanced Microsurgery fellowship experience
- Exposure to ‘Supra’ microsurgery – Lymphatic surgery services
Research and Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
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This advert is for Consultant Plastic Surgeon with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, North West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Plastic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,656 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Based on 10 PA's. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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