Job summary
The post will offer excellent clinical experience in Plastic Surgery with a focus on surgical oncology including microsurgical reconstruction, working closely with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of surgical specialties, medical and clinical oncology. The post could suit those wishing to gain specialist Plastic Surgery experience prior to embarking on a training programme. The post provides excellent opportunities to build surgical skills and there is good scope for audit and publications.
The overall clinical workload will involve management of inpatients, attendance at theatre and outpatient sessions along with presenting at MDTs.
This post is designed to support specialised oncologic plastic surgery and reconstruction at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust which is a tertiary referral centre for the treatment of cancer. It will provide the appointee with excellent opportunities to further operative experience and clinical management of oncological surgery patients.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will work closely with the 4 Consultants, Specialty Doctors, and the Registrars who rotate through the unit. They will get involved with all aspects of oncological plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and microsurgery.
The successful candidate will have regular outpatient clinics and will be expected to attend both local and general anaesthetic lists, where there will be excellent opportunities to perform and learn new surgical procedures under varying levels of supervision dependent upon the experience of the appointee.
Specific Duties will include:
1. Participation in the primary care of patients admitted to The Christie
2. To oversee the daily care of inpatients, as an integral part of the plastics team
3. Attendance at outpatient clinics and theatre lists as required by the supervising consultant.
4. Management of dedicated single stream clinics with new and follow-up patients running alongside a consultant's clinic
5. Monitoring of plastic surgery flaps
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% of patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world-first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
On call Commitments
This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential for the post:
* Holds or have held a National Training Number in Plastic surgery
* FRCS (plast) or equivalent
* Fully registered medical practitioner
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Plastic Surgery
* Previous exposure to Microsurgery
Desirable for the post:
* To show a broad range of publication and research activity
* Up to date ALS
CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile:
* Within 30 minutes of the hospital by road
PHYSICAL:
* Satisfactory medical clearance by the Trust
Experience:
* Possession of a genuine interest in Plastic Oncology and Reconstruction
* Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients in a supervised basis
* Evidence of self audit
* Interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
Desirable:
* Ability to audit and critically appraise clinical care delivery by a multidisciplinary team
* Interest in teaching non-medical staff
PERSONAL SKILLS:
* Ability to work in a multiprofessional team
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr