Job summary The Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and BurnSurgery are looking to recruit a colleague with an interest in the management of the acute burn injury and subsequent reconstruction. The applicant should also have and interest in the management of skin cancer. The successful candidate will join our current team of fourteen consultants including five current burn surgeons. Main duties of the job Duties will be based at Mid Yorkshire Hospital Trust The main duties of the posts will include: Elective Theatre lists day case surgery will take place on the Pinderfields and Pontefract site. Inpatient and burns/trauma operating we take place on the Pinderfields site. General on-call duties will be shared between 10 colleagues (1.4PAs) Weekdays -Monday to Thursday 1 in 10 Weekends 1 in 18 (with upper limb am support) Burns on call duties will be shared between colleagues (ultimately 6) 1 in 6 weekdays and weekends (to coincide with weekend PA activity) Consultant will take part in consultant of the week covering general trauma 1 in 10 weeks Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service. o Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles Dedicated office space is provided on the Pinderfields site, with access to IT facilities on peripheral sites. Administrative support is accessible via the Plastic surgery departmental secretaries. About us We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9377-SURG2284MED Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered. Duties will be based at Mid Yorkshire Hospital Trust The main duties of the posts will include: Elective Theatre lists day case surgery will take place on the Pinderfields and Pontefract site. Inpatient and burns/trauma operating we take place on the Pinderfields site. General on-call duties will be shared between 10 colleagues (1.4PAs) Weekdays -Monday to Thursday 1 in 10 Weekends 1 in 18 (with upper limb am support) Burns on call duties will be shared between colleagues (ultimately 6) 1 in 6 weekdays and weekends (to coincide with weekend PA activity) Consultant will take part in consultant of the week covering general trauma 1 in 10 weeks Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service. o Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles Dedicated office space is provided on the Pinderfields site, with access to IT facilities on peripheral sites. Administrative support is accessible via the Plastic surgery departmental secretaries. Job description Job responsibilities This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered. Duties will be based at Mid Yorkshire Hospital Trust The main duties of the posts will include: Elective Theatre lists day case surgery will take place on the Pinderfields and Pontefract site. Inpatient and burns/trauma operating we take place on the Pinderfields site. General on-call duties will be shared between 10 colleagues (1.4PAs) Weekdays -Monday to Thursday 1 in 10 Weekends 1 in 18 (with upper limb am support) Burns on call duties will be shared between colleagues (ultimately 6) 1 in 6 weekdays and weekends (to coincide with weekend PA activity) Consultant will take part in consultant of the week covering general trauma 1 in 10 weeks Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service. o Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles Dedicated office space is provided on the Pinderfields site, with access to IT facilities on peripheral sites. Administrative support is accessible via the Plastic surgery departmental secretaries. Person Specification Management Skills Essential Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management. Desirable Possess good organisational and personal management skills GMC Registration Essential Please state full GMC number Full GMC Registration with licence to practise. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastics or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) by date of interview Burns fellowship Qualifications Essential Medical Degree from recognised medical school FRCA or equivalent Desirable Higher qualifications e.g. MD, PhD, MSc, MRCP Audit or Case Presentations Teaching qualification/ prize Experience Essential Sufficient experience at Senior level in to be placed on the Specialist Register. Computer literate. Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative. Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in anaesthetics. Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision. Ability to work flexibly within a team Desirable Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work. Evidence of ongoing CPD Person Specification Management Skills Essential Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management. Desirable Possess good organisational and personal management skills GMC Registration Essential Please state full GMC number Full GMC Registration with licence to practise. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastics or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) by date of interview Burns fellowship Qualifications Essential Medical Degree from recognised medical school FRCA or equivalent Desirable Higher qualifications e.g. MD, PhD, MSc, MRCP Audit or Case Presentations Teaching qualification/ prize Experience Essential Sufficient experience at Senior level in to be placed on the Specialist Register. Computer literate. Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative. Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in anaesthetics. Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision. Ability to work flexibly within a team Desirable Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work. Evidence of ongoing CPD Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)