Consultant Plastic Surgeon (Complex Skin Trauma)
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
This post seeks to support our Skin and microvascular pillars through the appointment of a Plastic Surgery Consultant which will make a 9 Plastic Consultant team to strengthen the service.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be part of a specialised Skin MDT and breast MDT.
The department is involved in a number of clinical trials for both regional and national skin cancer patients.
UHNM is a designated major trauma centre and we are expanding to two days combined Orthoplastic trauma list.
The Job plans are subject to change on appointment and an ability to be flexible is essential.
The surgeon will participate in the outpatients prior to surgery and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients.
The successful applicant will take part in a future on-call rota 1:7 covering inpatients and emergency referrals from GPs and the Emergency Department. It is expected the individual will be available to return to the hospital if needed.
The job plan includes sessions at County Hospital. Currently, the operating at County is on a day case only, but the Directorate is working with Theatre to expand the scope of this.
At present, if for any reason an inpatient stay is required as a result of a day-care procedure, the patient will be transferred to the inpatient unit at Royal Stoke.
You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provides emergency treatment, planned operations, and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. Happy staff make for happy patients, and with the help of both, we have put together a wide range of development and support packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential and meet their aspirations, as well as the tools to provide great care.
Our mission to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work, and research.
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be part of a specialised Skin MDT and breast MDT.
The department is involved in a number of clinical trials for both regional and national skin cancer patients.
UHNM is a designated major trauma centre and we are expanding to two days combined Orthoplastic trauma list.
The Job plans are subject to change on appointment and an ability to be flexible is essential.
The surgeon will participate in the outpatients prior to surgery and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients.
The successful applicant will take part in a future on-call rota 1:7 covering inpatients and emergency referrals from GPs and the Emergency Department. It is expected the individual will be available to return to the hospital if needed.
The job plan includes sessions at County Hospital. Currently, the operating at County is on a day case only, but the Directorate is working with Theatre to expand the scope of this.
At present, if for any reason an inpatient stay is required as a result of a day-care procedure, the patient will be transferred to the inpatient unit at Royal Stoke.
You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
* Experience in clinical governance and audit
* Evidence of leadership
* Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration
* Entry on the Specialist Register or in UK Training Scheme and within 6 months of award of CCT at the time of interview
* FRCS Plastic Surgery or equivalent, with entry on the Specialist Register
* Fellowship in microvascular reconstruction in chosen subspecialty interest
* Fellowship in surgical skin oncology
* Fellowship in Orthoplastic Trauma
* Higher Degree
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.
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