Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon - Breast Microsurgery Reconstruction
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to appoint a whole time Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon with a special interest in Breast Microsurgery Reconstruction, to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital for a fixed time period of 12 months.
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Main Duties of the Job
The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of benign and malignant breast surgery work, including microsurgical breast reconstruction, to ensure the continued development of the Sheffield breast surgery and reconstruction service at the Royal Hallamshire. Furthermore, the post holder will support the Trauma service at Northern General site for general plastic trauma and semi-elective conditions.
The appointee will be part of a trauma on-call rota (1:18) covering both Trusts involving Northern General, Royal Hallamshire, and the Sheffield Children's hospital. They will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the Department. The appointee will undertake outpatient clinics, elective operating sessions, ward round duties, and supporting activities amounting to 10 programmed activities per week.
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
* GMC registered with General Surgery (Breast) or Plastic Surgery Specialty.
* Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.
* FRCS or equivalent.
* If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
* MD or PhD or equivalent.
Teaching and Training
* Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.
Clinical Experience
* Broad experience in the generality of Plastic Surgery with a particular emphasis on breast microsurgery & breast oncoplastic management, including complex breast reconstruction.
* Needs to have current Safeguarding Child/Adult competencies.
* Good knowledge of modern surgical techniques including the use of skin substitutes and microsurgical techniques.
Research
* Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
* Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Continuous Professional Development
* Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.
* Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio.
Clinical Governance and Audit
* Experience in performing clinical audit.
Personal Attributes
* Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Ensures value for money is considered in all that they do.
Management and Administration
* Evidence of understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management.
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.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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