Lecturer in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess at minimum:

• An MBBS or MD or any equivalent, from a recognised university

AND

• At least one (1) of the following qualifications or any other equivalent qualification:

DM Plastic Surgery

            OR

FRCS or equivalent

            OR

American/Canadian Board Certification in Plastic Surgery

            OR

CCT

Candidates should also possess:

• Specialist qualification in Plastic Surgery should be recognised by The University of the West Indies and registrable by the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or postgraduate level in the field of Surgery, at a recognised tertiary institution or university
• Ideally at least one (1) year clinical experience post receipt of specialist qualification
• Experience in clinical supervision of junior colleagues
• A good record of relevant research and publications in reputable peer reviewed journals
• Very high level of clinical competence that provides evidence of audited surgical outcomes
• Evidence of leadership skills such as mentoring juniors to achieve success, conflict resolution, time management and chairing of meetings/group sessions
• Evidence of having used technology relevant to teaching including audio-visual aids and teaching in the virtual environment
• Evidence of assessment knowledge (summative and formative assessment of learners)
• Ability to analyse medical literature and apply to clinical and professional practice

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Master’s degree or PhD in a health-related specialty
• Fellowship specialist training in a subspecialty such as Breast Surgery, Free Tissue Transfer, Surgical Oncology-Head and Neck, Burns, Trauma and Critical Care- limb salvage with flaps, Skin Cancer, Paediatric anomalies such as cleft lip/palate
• Prior success in formulating research questions, designing research methodology, collecting and analysing data
• Prior success in the use of computer software application and statistical packages

The following would be considered assets:

• Certification in Medical Education
• Certification in university teaching and learning
• Experience in the supervision of student research
• Evidence of prior success in attracting external research and development funding
• Knowledge of healthcare financing, resource allocation and cost control
• Evidence of programme or project design, development and implementation

Candidates should be registered or be able to be registered with the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago.

Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: STA-HRApplications@uwi.edu. Two (2) referees must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at our career site (click Apply button above), in the Faculty & Staff, Staff Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package may also be obtained at the above address.

Deadline for applications: 2026 September 20      

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