Role Overview
This role involves delivering tertiary‑level surgical care to plastic surgery cancer patients at The Christie, working under direct consultant supervision and integrating with multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in weekly Specialist Multi‑disciplinary Team (SMDT) meetings to triage patients for local or specialist surgery.
- Consult new and follow‑up patients in clinics supervised by a Consultant and supported by a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Identify and manage complex pre‑operative issues.
- Conduct daily teaching ward rounds, pre‑operative assessments and fixed theatre sessions.
- Provide emergency services across the directorate (gynaecology, colorectal, urology & plastics) as required.
- Engage in research, audit and clinical governance activities within the weekly timetable.
- Teach and support junior doctors, clinical fellows, medical students, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Surgical First Assistants.
- Contribute to high‑quality consultant‑led care across 7 days, including planned weekend and weekday clinical activity.
- Support the Comprehensive Plastic and Reconstructive Service, including management of melanoma and non‑melanoma skin cancer, microsurgery, perineal reconstruction and joint operations with other specialties.
- Assist in delivering a Tertiary Referral Skin Cancer Service and breast reconstruction.
- Run follow‑up clinics and local anaesthetic theatre lists for skin cancer cases independently.
- Participate in microsurgical cases as part of the team.
- Provide pre‑operative preparation and post‑operative care for patients.
- Actively participate in regular audit, SMDT and research meetings.
- Maintain a high standard of patient safety, continually developing practice in line with research evidence and audit outcomes.
- Familiarise with and comply with Trust Risk Management strategy, Blood Transfusion policy, infection prevention & control policies, and annual training requirements.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Strong background in general gynaecology to understand the patient journey prior to cancer diagnosis.
- Dedication to plastic surgery and interest in managing complex surgical procedures.
- Good communication skills to discuss diagnoses, surgical issues and management plans in detail.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and across surgical and non‑surgical specialties.
- Willingness to undertake tailored surgical training based on individual ability.
Training & Development
Surgical training will be tailored to the individual’s ability and will provide a wide range of exposure, including microsurgery and emergency services across multiple specialties.
Employment Policy
The appointment is open to fully qualified SAS doctors and other eligible candidates. The postholder will receive annual appraisal and clinical governance oversight from a Clinical Lead Consultant Supervisor/mentor.
EEO Statement
Disability Confident: A disability‑confident employer will offer an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
