Job summary This full-time job represents an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, dynamic Plastic Surgery Department with one of the largest and best recognised Melanoma Units in the UK, with a referral pattern both locally and nationally. Main duties of the job Appointee is expected to be competent to offer our patients sentinel lymph node biopsy surgery, and nodal block dissections of the axilla, and groin. Successful candidate is expected to be versatile in all aspects of plastic surgery trauma requiring input during on call. New appointee will work closely with colleagues from Dermatology, Oncology and Radiotherapy departments and be part of a truly multidisciplinary skin cancer service. The post attracts a 1:12 on-call commitment alongside a 1:12 Trauma Consultant of the week rota. Part of this job will incorporate clinical duties at the Royal Surrey County Hospital (one day a week) aiming to facilitate network pathway for skin cancer patients and offer general plastic surgery support. The appointee is expected to develop and undertake research in the field of skin cancer surgery, undertake teaching duties of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff as well as allied health professionals. Participation in audit and research and Trust clinical governance programme will be essential. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year 10 PA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 200- SNCT -6994895 -JT Job locations St Georges Hospital Blackshaw Road Tooting SW17 0QT Job description Job responsibilities The appointee will be expected to: support the skin oncology service offer Sentinel Lymph node biopsy to patients. be able to undertake block dissections of the axilla and groin, including above the inguinal ligament resections undertake or be trained in electrochemotherapy work closely with the Dermatology, Oncology and Radiotherapy, in providing Melanoma and non-melanoma skins cancer. participate in the emergency workload and be competent in management of adult and paediatric hand trauma liaise with consultant colleagues to provide internal cover for annual and/or sick leave for on call duties; under exceptional circumstances this may require some flexibility in the appointees hours. participate in a Trauma Consultant of the week model (4 times a year) when normal morning commitments are replaced with ward round and trauma cover contribute to the teaching of junior medical staff and medical students. The post holder will also be expected to take an active role in educational supervision for core and specialty surgical trainees. take an interest in research actively contribute towards quality improvement in the Plastic Surgery service undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service act in line with GMC Good Medical Practice, including Duty of Candour fulfil the entire general conditions applying to employees of St Georges Healthcare Trust, including; o To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act (1998) and the General Data Protection Regulations o To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of: age; disability; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (ethnicity); religion or belief; sex (gender); gender reassignment or sexual orientation To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where required To be trained in and demonstrate fair employment practices, in line with trust policies To comply with St. Georges Healthcare No Smoking Policies Job description Job responsibilities The appointee will be expected to: support the skin oncology service offer Sentinel Lymph node biopsy to patients. be able to undertake block dissections of the axilla and groin, including above the inguinal ligament resections undertake or be trained in electrochemotherapy work closely with the Dermatology, Oncology and Radiotherapy, in providing Melanoma and non-melanoma skins cancer. participate in the emergency workload and be competent in management of adult and paediatric hand trauma liaise with consultant colleagues to provide internal cover for annual and/or sick leave for on call duties; under exceptional circumstances this may require some flexibility in the appointees hours. participate in a Trauma Consultant of the week model (4 times a year) when normal morning commitments are replaced with ward round and trauma cover contribute to the teaching of junior medical staff and medical students. The post holder will also be expected to take an active role in educational supervision for core and specialty surgical trainees. take an interest in research actively contribute towards quality improvement in the Plastic Surgery service undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service act in line with GMC Good Medical Practice, including Duty of Candour fulfil the entire general conditions applying to employees of St Georges Healthcare Trust, including; o To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act (1998) and the General Data Protection Regulations o To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of: age; disability; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (ethnicity); religion or belief; sex (gender); gender reassignment or sexual orientation To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where required To be trained in and demonstrate fair employment practices, in line with trust policies To comply with St. Georges Healthcare No Smoking Policies Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential oMB ChB or equivalent oFull GMC Registration oFRCS (Plast) or equivalent Desirable oHigher degree (MD or PhD) oPost-CCT (skin cancer) Experience Essential oExperience and training in full range of emergency and elective plastic surgery conditions oExperience in skin oncology Desirable oEvidence of service development in plastic surgery Skills Essential oCommitment to working co- operatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations oAbility to manage & lead a surgical firm oInvolvement in audit oExperience of teaching & supervising junior doctors in training Desirable oUndergraduate teaching experience oAbility to manage & lead research projects Knowledge Essential oUnderstanding of what the principles and values of the NHS Constitution mean to you and your responsibilities to the public, patients, your colleagues and the Trust oCommitment to quality improvement oLeading current practice standards Other Essential oGood interpersonal skills oStrong leadership skills and performance driven oCommitment to continuing professional development oWillingness to work flexibly oEnquiring and critical approach to work oEffective communicator with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies oComputer literate Desirable oInnovation in clinical practice Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential oMB ChB or equivalent oFull GMC Registration oFRCS (Plast) or equivalent Desirable oHigher degree (MD or PhD) oPost-CCT (skin cancer) Experience Essential oExperience and training in full range of emergency and elective plastic surgery conditions oExperience in skin oncology Desirable oEvidence of service development in plastic surgery Skills Essential oCommitment to working co- operatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations oAbility to manage & lead a surgical firm oInvolvement in audit oExperience of teaching & supervising junior doctors in training Desirable oUndergraduate teaching experience oAbility to manage & lead research projects Knowledge Essential oUnderstanding of what the principles and values of the NHS Constitution mean to you and your responsibilities to the public, patients, your colleagues and the Trust oCommitment to quality improvement oLeading current practice standards Other Essential oGood interpersonal skills oStrong leadership skills and performance driven oCommitment to continuing professional development oWillingness to work flexibly oEnquiring and critical approach to work oEffective communicator with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies oComputer literate Desirable oInnovation in clinical practice 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). 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). Employer details Employer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address St Georges Hospital Blackshaw Road Tooting SW17 0QT Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)