Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative, and progressive Consultant to join our Plastic Surgery Team. The work is 70% hand and general plastic surgery and 30% skin oncology. The appointee will mainly cover Sandwell General Hospital, but some operating will take place at the new MMUH hospital in Smethwick. Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCS (or equivalent) who are on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register in Plastic Surgery or who will be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview. In addition, applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are fully trained in hand, skin, and general plastic surgery. Skin or hand fellowships are desirable but not essential. This is a fixed term post for 12 months. There are no on calls associated with this post.
Closing Date: 4th December 2024
Interview Date: 12th December 2024
Main duties of the job
The post will enable the successful applicant to develop sub sub-specialty surgery interests to complement the existing consultant staff, develop further towards a recognised Black Country Alliance service.
The appointee will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues towards achieving and maintaining national maximum waiting times and developing clinical pathways in line with the maximum 18-week patient pathway guarantee.
The candidate will be expected to participate in the weekly skin MDT. There is also an opportunity to participate in Hand MDT.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), which opened in October 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research
The University of Birmingham would like to support research by offering two protected research PAs to recently appointed (within 18 months) consultants. Sessions will be prioritised for those with a commitment to research and an interest in an area of research that maps to University of Birmingham strengths. Support will be assessed on a competitive basis.
At the University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
A bespoke mentoring/training programme along with a £5k training/consumables budget will be provided. Assuming good progress is made the Research PAs will be for 3 years. In keeping with our track-record of supporting the development of colleagues, we anticipate that the appointees will be able to raise research funding to support their research time beyond the 3-year period.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Plastic Surgery Clinical Lead Mr Elliott Smock, Email: E
Dermatology Clinical Lead Dr Donna Thompson, Email:
Person Specification
Professional and multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
4. Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Qualifications
Essential
5. Entry on the Specialist Register in Plastic Surgery (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
Desirable
6. BSSH/European Hand Diploma
7. Post Graduate degree in Plastic Surgery.
Clinical Experience
Essential
8. Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Plastic Surgery
9. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies.
10. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
11. Fellowship in Hand Surgery
Desirable
12. Special interest that complements the existing consultants
13. Experience in reconstructive, nerve surgery and surgical spasticity management
14. Experience in managing complex hand, Wrist & upper limb trauma
15. Fellowship in Skin Oncology.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
16. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
17. Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures.
18. Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Desirable
19. Experience of leading Clinical Service.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
20. Experience of conducting clinical audit
21. Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision- making
Desirable
22. Experience in managing National initiative
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
23. Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
24. The ability to appraise junior doctors. and other staff.
Desirable
25. Formal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential
26. Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
27. An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives, and issues.
Desirable
28. Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Plastic Surgery.
29. Experience in undertaking original research.
Personal Attributes
Essential
30. Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
31. An enquiring and critical approach to work
32. Caring attitude to patients
33. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff, and agencies.
34. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements:
Essential
35. Full GMC Registration
36. Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
37. An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
38. Residence within a reasonable distance of all 3 Hospitals, MMUH, City and Sandwell Hospitals
39. Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trusts sites.