Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Buckinghamshire Healthcare for a Fixed Term Fixed Term Contract as an LED Core Trainee Doctor in Plastic Surgery available from strictly 5th February 2024 to 5th August 2024 for 6 months.This post is to support the Plastic Surgery & Burns Department in delivering the best clinical care for our patients at a CT equivalent level. This post includes providing on-call provisions. Candidates must have a full GMC registration with 'Licence to Practice in the UK'. Please note: We anticipate this to be a popular post and this advert may close early due the expected high number of applicants so early applications are encouraged. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be part of the Plastic Surgery & Burns Service Delivery Unit. There is a good deal of flexibility and excellent working relationships across our teams. An example of a typical rota is shown; this would vary depending upon consultant attachment. a.m. p.m. Monday Ward round Minor operations Tuesday Protected Teaching Hand Clinic Wednesday Theatre Theatre Thursday Hand Clinic Ward cover Friday Ward cover Clinic Also audit meetings every month where specialist trainees will take turns to present complications and special audit topics. Shift pattern. The core trainees are placed on a rolling 8-week shift pattern of on calls (resident 12 hour shifts). About us What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year Plus oncalls and additionals Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 434-MSCC-318 Job locations Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities This is a fixed term post for 6 months starting and ending from the dates shown above for a Core Trainee Doctor post at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Oversee routine ward work by the foundation doctors. Assessment of emergency admissions; discussed with the on-call registrar or consultant. Assisting and operating in theatre. (Local anaesthetics and general anaesthetic lists). Emergency and elective out-patient clinics.Teaching Tuesday a.m. dedicated teaching time with juniors and consultants being actively involved. Teaching presentations on various topics of importance in plastic surgery, and discussions of the latest scientific research covering all aspects of plastic surgery. There is a monthly hospital audit. Monthly Morbidity and Mortality meeting. There are teaching ward rounds. There are excellent postgraduate facilities at the hospital with a first-class library. In addition, the plastic surgery unit has its own library. The specialist trainees can attend British Association of Plastic Surgeon meetings, advanced courses and Regional meetings Job description Job responsibilities This is a fixed term post for 6 months starting and ending from the dates shown above for a Core Trainee Doctor post at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Oversee routine ward work by the foundation doctors. Assessment of emergency admissions; discussed with the on-call registrar or consultant. Assisting and operating in theatre. (Local anaesthetics and general anaesthetic lists). Emergency and elective out-patient clinics.Teaching Tuesday a.m. dedicated teaching time with juniors and consultants being actively involved. Teaching presentations on various topics of importance in plastic surgery, and discussions of the latest scientific research covering all aspects of plastic surgery. There is a monthly hospital audit. Monthly Morbidity and Mortality meeting. There are teaching ward rounds. There are excellent postgraduate facilities at the hospital with a first-class library. In addition, the plastic surgery unit has its own library. The specialist trainees can attend British Association of Plastic Surgeon meetings, advanced courses and Regional meetings Person Specification Trust Values Essential Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow. Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued. Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential MB ChB or equivalent MRCS/FRCS ATLS EXPERIENCE Essential Experience at Senior CT level of General Surgery in relevant specialties Special clinical interest in breast / GI Ability to manage surgical patients as the senior surgical opinion on site Clinical and technical skills appropriate to the grade Evidence of recent audit Good grasp of audit methodology, and practice of Clinical Governance OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential Full GMC Registration with Licence to practice in the UK Full Driving Licence and ability to travel between hospital sites SKills, Knowledge & Personal Attributes Essential Ability to manage own workload Relevant publications an asset Ability to effectively communicate and work with a specialist surgical team Management and leadership skills Flexibility to cover for colleagues' duties as and when required by the needs of the service Familiar with IT e.g. Microsoft Office applications Power Point/Word Person Specification Trust Values Essential Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow. Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued. Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential MB ChB or equivalent MRCS/FRCS ATLS EXPERIENCE Essential Experience at Senior CT level of General Surgery in relevant specialties Special clinical interest in breast / GI Ability to manage surgical patients as the senior surgical opinion on site Clinical and technical skills appropriate to the grade Evidence of recent audit Good grasp of audit methodology, and practice of Clinical Governance OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential Full GMC Registration with Licence to practice in the UK Full Driving Licence and ability to travel between hospital sites SKills, Knowledge & Personal Attributes Essential Ability to manage own workload Relevant publications an asset Ability to effectively communicate and work with a specialist surgical team Management and leadership skills Flexibility to cover for colleagues' duties as and when required by the needs of the service Familiar with IT e.g. Microsoft Office applications Power Point/Word 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)