Consultant in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery – Breast Surgery

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NHS Tayside

Consultant in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Breast Surgery

Applications are invited for the above post based at Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee. This is a replacement post following retiral.

This is a full-time post (10 PA’s per week) based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, but with the potential for sessions across the regional territory. The post will have a major interest in all aspects of reconstructive breast surgery, post-reconstruction surgery and congenital breast surgery. The breast reconstruction service currently treats approximately 70 new patients per year. There is also a provision for delayed reconstruction and other elements of reconstructive breast surgery and general plastic surgery.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with an established reconstructive Plastic Surgeon both in theatre & outpatient clinic, providing mentorship & support to further develop clinical abilities. There are also opportunities to further develop & expand the current multidisciplinary services.

Experience in the management of emergency Plastic Surgery cases is expected, and the on-call commitment is anticipated to be on a 1:9 basis.

For further information and to arrange an informal visit, please contact Mr Stuart Waterston, Clinical Lead for Plastic Surgery, via his secretary, Mrs Moira Prestwood 01382 660111 extension 35190 or email: Moira.Prestwood@nhs.scot.

Interviews are to be held on 5 March 2026

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