Job summary Queen Victoria NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a 10.5 PA Consultant Plastic surgeon with a special interest in skin cancer surgery. The successful candidate will need to be a talented individual who has ideally done a skin cancer fellowship. The post will be primarily based at Queen Victoria Hospital, within the second largest Plastic Surgery Department in the country and to support the Dermatology services in University Hospital Sussex. The outline job plan is enclosed in the job description, containing 10.5 sessions of PAs, with 1.5 of SPA. Applicants should have FRCS Plast or equivalent and CCT / CESR certification in Plastic Surgery or be within 6 months of obtaining this. Main duties of the job The outline job plan is enclosed in the job description, containing 10.5 sessions of PAs, with 1.5 of SPA. Applicants should have FRCS Plast or equivalent and CCT / CESR certification in Plastic Surgery or be within 6 months of obtaining this. About us Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes. At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 276-6708847-MD Job locations Queen Victoria Hospital Holtye Road East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the job description or person specification please see attached Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the job description or person specification please see attached Job Description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical degree at time of application Successful completion of FRCS or equivalent at time of application Significant experience of NHS working practices Entry on the UK Specialist Register via: oCCT, or proposed CCT date must be within six months of the interview date oCESR, or proposed CESR date must be within six months of interview date oEuropean Community Rights Eligibility Essential Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of appointment and with a current license to practice Evidence of achievement in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice and supported by worked-based assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback, or equivalent Eligibility to work in the UK Fitness to Practice Essential Up to date and fit to practice safely; awareness of own training needs; engagement with appraisal and revalidation process Language skills Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, of a standard to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues evidenced by undergraduate medical training in English, or ILETS score above 7.5 overall or alternative supporting evidence Clinical Expertise Essential Relevant specialty clinical knowledge Knows when to seek help and able to prioritise clinical need Clinical Governance Essential Demonstrate awareness of good decision making; awareness of own limitations with a track record of engaging in clinical governance and learning from errors. Audit Essential Evidence of active participation in audit: candidates must demonstrate data from at least one personal audit over the last two years Research Desirable Evidence of participation in research with published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals; with the ability to critically appraise published evidence Teaching Essential Experience of supervising doctors in training and other colleagues Communication Skills Essential Demonstrate clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Empathic and sensitive to others' perspectives; capacity to listen to the views of others Working in partnership with patients: oalways considering patients preferences when discussing treatment options oalways considering the full impact of clinical decisions on the patient opractice shared decision making odirect and support patients to access the information needed to make an informed decision Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical degree at time of application Successful completion of FRCS or equivalent at time of application Significant experience of NHS working practices Entry on the UK Specialist Register via: oCCT, or proposed CCT date must be within six months of the interview date oCESR, or proposed CESR date must be within six months of interview date oEuropean Community Rights Eligibility Essential Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of appointment and with a current license to practice Evidence of achievement in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice and supported by worked-based assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback, or equivalent Eligibility to work in the UK Fitness to Practice Essential Up to date and fit to practice safely; awareness of own training needs; engagement with appraisal and revalidation process Language skills Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, of a standard to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues evidenced by undergraduate medical training in English, or ILETS score above 7.5 overall or alternative supporting evidence Clinical Expertise Essential Relevant specialty clinical knowledge Knows when to seek help and able to prioritise clinical need Clinical Governance Essential Demonstrate awareness of good decision making; awareness of own limitations with a track record of engaging in clinical governance and learning from errors. Audit Essential Evidence of active participation in audit: candidates must demonstrate data from at least one personal audit over the last two years Research Desirable Evidence of participation in research with published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals; with the ability to critically appraise published evidence Teaching Essential Experience of supervising doctors in training and other colleagues Communication Skills Essential Demonstrate clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Empathic and sensitive to others' perspectives; capacity to listen to the views of others Working in partnership with patients: oalways considering patients preferences when discussing treatment options oalways considering the full impact of clinical decisions on the patient opractice shared decision making odirect and support patients to access the information needed to make an informed decision 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Victoria Hospital Holtye Road East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Employer's website https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)