Consultant in Plastic

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part of something special.

The Major Trauma Centre (MTC) based in the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, is part of the development of the Major Trauma Network for South, West and Mid Wales which is designed to ensure seriously injured patients receive appropriate and timely care. We are developing a highly skilled network of staff to join the team and transform care and outcomes for our patients and you could be part of this

We are looking to recruit a permanent Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, to join the existing team of 4 permanent Consultants, working split site providing resident plastic surgical major trauma cover in the MTC from 08:00 - 20:00, Monday to Friday and the major trauma reconstructive service in Morriston Hospital.

There will also be the opportunity to undertake elective practice and participate in the plastic surgery on call rota in Swansea Bay Health Board.

This post will be part of a team of 25 plastic and reconstructive surgeons serving a population of around 2.3 million and providing a wide spectrum of surgery.The Welsh Centre for Burns & Plastic Surgery has a wide remit and we are able to offer nearly all services in Swansea ranging from congenital deformity, cancer management, burns, trauma and infections.

The following sub specialty areas are key priorities for development within the service:

- Skin Cancer
- Paediatric surgery
- Laser service
- Complex hand surgery
- Head and Neck surgery