Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon Interest in Skin Oncology

Overview

Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon with an interest in Skin Oncology. This part-time locum job offers an opportunity to work in a busy Plastic Surgery Department with one of the largest Melanoma Units in the UK, with a local and national referral pattern.

Closing date: 23 February 2026

New appointee will work closely with colleagues from Dermatology, Oncology and Radiotherapy departments as part of a multidisciplinary skin cancer service. The appointee is expected to develop and undertake research in skin cancer surgery, undertake teaching duties for undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff and allied health professionals, participate in audit and the Trust clinical governance programme.

St George s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George s Hospital (a major trauma centre and teaching hospital), St Helier Hospital, and Queen Mary s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, the group aims to collaborate more closely on research, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Work closely with Dermatology, Oncology and Radiotherapy in providing melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer care. Liaise with consultant colleagues to provide internal cover for annual and/or sick leave for on-call duties; under exceptional circumstances this may require some flexibility in hours. Contribute to teaching of junior medical staff and medical students. Take an interest in research and actively contribute towards quality improvement in the Plastic Surgery service.

Undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service. Act in line with GMC Good Medical Practice, including Duty of Candour. Fulfil the entire general conditions applying to employees of St George s Healthcare Trust, including confidentiality, data protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, and professional registration requirements.

• MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• FRCS (Plast) or equivalent
• Higher degree (MD or PhD)

• Experience and training in full range of emergency and elective plastic surgery conditions
• Experience in skin oncology
• Evidence of service development in plastic surgery

• Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
• Ability to manage and lead a surgical firm
• Experience of teaching and supervising junior doctors in training
• Undergraduate teaching experience
• Ability to manage and lead research projects

• Understanding of NHS Constitution principles and responsibilities to patients, colleagues and the Trust
• Commitment to quality improvement

• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and performance-driven
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Enquiring and critical approach to work
• Effective communicator with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Innovation in clinical practice

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check may be required.

St George s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum pro rata