Job summary
Mr. Karthik Srinivasan Memorial Sarcoma & Microsurgery Reconstruction Fellowship.
The specialty of Sarcoma Reconstruction at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Royal Orthopaedic Hospital provides nationally recognised service for all different types of sarcomas involving all age groups, in all parts of the body.
We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative and skilled individuals who are passionate about gaining more experience and expertise in sarcoma and microsurgery reconstruction by taking up a fellowship. This fellowship is suitable for those near or post CCT or those working towards CESR. The successful candidates will play an important role in supporting sarcoma service both at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH), Birmingham Children's Hospital (BCH) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEHB) sites across its inpatient and outpatient service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to:
Take lead and assist with delivering high quality care for sarcoma reconstruction patients
*participate in sarcoma outpatient clinics at Royal Orthopaedic hospital
*Ad Hoc combined clinics with sarcoma surgeons at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
*Contribute & lead in MDTs, audit and complex case review meetings
*take the opportunity to gain more experience in sarcoma management.
*provide support to sarcoma specialist nurse team
*participate in audits and research aimed at sarcoma reconstruction.
*Help develop and improve efficiency in sarcoma patient management through streamlining and developing enhanced recovery pathways
*support learning and development of resident medical staff and specialist nurse teams.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sarcoma Service
The Sarcoma service at UHB provides comprehensive care to the complex group of patients at secondary and tertiary care level with a wide range of sarcomas from the West Midlands and beyond. The bony sarcoma as managed at Royal Orthopaedic Hospital and Trunk, Head and neck sarcomas are managed at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The department combines provision of a clinical service with an active, clinical research programme. The services we provide are nationally and internationally recognised include those for patients with bone, soft tissue sarcomas, Abdominal and retroperitoneal sarcoma (MARSU), Head and neck sarcomas
The service is primarily based in Royal Orthopaedic Hospital with a weekly theatre session and a busy outpatient clinic, seeing dedicated plastic surgery patients and joint with orthopaedic colleagues in combined planning and decision making. There are ad hoc theatre sessions both in ROH and QEHB providing reconstructive cover for the limb and MARSU units. The centre also has a weekly MDT at ROH provide multiple opportunities for education and planning treatment for these patients. The department works in close collaboration with orthopaedic oncologists, General surgery sarcoma surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, Clinical nurse specialists and ad hoc operating with colorectal surgeons, urologists and any other speciality depending on their specialisation. It gives a broad exposure for reconstruction involving all parts of the body using all different methods of reconstruction including Free flaps.
Inpatient Services
Majority of in patients are based in ROH and the sarcoma fellow is primarily responsible in providing safe pre and post operative care and also actively involved in the planning of resection and reconstruction.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sarcoma Service
The Sarcoma service at UHB provides comprehensive care to the complex group of patients at secondary and tertiary care level with a wide range of sarcomas from the West Midlands and beyond. The bony sarcoma as managed at Royal Orthopaedic Hospital and Trunk, Head and neck sarcomas are managed at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The department combines provision of a clinical service with an active, clinical research programme. The services we provide are nationally and internationally recognised include those for patients with bone, soft tissue sarcomas, Abdominal and retroperitoneal sarcoma (MARSU), Head and neck sarcomas
The service is primarily based in Royal Orthopaedic Hospital with a weekly theatre session and a busy outpatient clinic, seeing dedicated plastic surgery patients and joint with orthopaedic colleagues in combined planning and decision making. There are ad hoc theatre sessions both in ROH and QEHB providing reconstructive cover for the limb and MARSU units. The centre also has a weekly MDT at ROH provide multiple opportunities for education and planning treatment for these patients. The department works in close collaboration with orthopaedic oncologists, General surgery sarcoma surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, Clinical nurse specialists and ad hoc operating with colorectal surgeons, urologists and any other speciality depending on their specialisation. It gives a broad exposure for reconstruction involving all parts of the body using all different methods of reconstruction including Free flaps.
Inpatient Services
Majority of in patients are based in ROH and the sarcoma fellow is primarily responsible in providing safe pre and post operative care and also actively involved in the planning of resection and reconstruction.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- *F.R.C.S -- Plastic Surgery or equivalent
Desirable
- *Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD (D)
- *CCT in Plastic Surgery (or within 6 months)
- *Significant clinical or research experience in endocrinology
Experience
Essential
- *Wide experience in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- *Evidence of commitment to Sarcoma/ Oncology and Microsurgery Reconstruction
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- *F.R.C.S -- Plastic Surgery or equivalent
Desirable
- *Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD (D)
- *CCT in Plastic Surgery (or within 6 months)
- *Significant clinical or research experience in endocrinology
Experience
Essential
- *Wide experience in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- *Evidence of commitment to Sarcoma/ Oncology and Microsurgery Reconstruction
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.
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
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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.
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).
