Job summary
Plastic Surgery is based at the Mountbatten Department of Plastic Surgery at Queen Alexandra Hospital. The successful candidate would be expected to adopt a flexible approach to job planning and engage in the provision of patient services to other specialties apart from the main department.
The department allows Consultants to practice in a sub-specialist role. The successful candidate will be expected to have experience in breast reconstruction including microvascular techniques.
The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is vital. It is also anticipated that the successful candidate would contribute to increasing the national profile of the department through publications and presentations at international meeting
Consultants currently take part in a 1:7 weekday on call rota, supported by junior trainees and a Hospital at Night Team.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time locum post.
The post holder will be appointed on the new consultant contract and the sessions will be allocated accordingly. The job plan is for a 10 PA working week. The job plan is reviewed on an annual basis.
Any Consultant who is unable, for personal reasons to work full-time, i.e. only on a part-time basis, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of his/her job plan will be discussed between the Consultant and Clinical Director in conjunction with Consultant Colleagues if appropriate.
The post is available from the 1st of March 2024 and the appointee will be required to take up the post no later than two months from the date of the offer of an appointment, unless a special agreement has been made between the appointee and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. If you consider it unlikely that you will be able to take up the appointment within such a period, you are advised to point this out at the time of your application.
About us
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has a vision to be recognized as a world-class hospital, leading the field through innovative healthcare solutions, focusing on the best outcomes for our patients, delivered in a safe, caring and inspiring environment.
At present PHT provides the following services, Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Oncology, Radiology, Orthodontic and Oral Surgery, General and Specialist Medicine, General Surgery, Breast Screening and Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Renal and Transplant Services, Acute Medical Admissions, Ophthalmology, Maxillofacial, ENT, Critical Care, Coronary Care, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics including Neonatal Medicine, Elderly Medicine, Rheumatology, Elderly Medicine, Rehabilitation, Dermatology and Neurology.
Queen Alexandra Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be appointed on the new consultant contract and the sessions will be allocated accordingly. The job plan is for a 10 PA working week. The job plan is reviewed on an annual basis. Any Consultant who is unable, for personal reasons to work full-time, i.e. only on a part-time basis, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of his/her job plan will be discussed between the Consultant and Clinical Director in conjunction with Consultant Colleagues if appropriate.
The timetable will be finalised on appointment but will typically involve two operating sessions per week and two or three clinics. Commitments would be flexible within the job plan with PAs allocated to administration, clinical and educational supervisor roles and SPA. The successful candidate would also be expected to engage with colleagues in plans towards routine weekend working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be appointed on the new consultant contract and the sessions will be allocated accordingly. The job plan is for a 10 PA working week. The job plan is reviewed on an annual basis. Any Consultant who is unable, for personal reasons to work full-time, i.e. only on a part-time basis, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of his/her job plan will be discussed between the Consultant and Clinical Director in conjunction with Consultant Colleagues if appropriate.
The timetable will be finalised on appointment but will typically involve two operating sessions per week and two or three clinics. Commitments would be flexible within the job plan with PAs allocated to administration, clinical and educational supervisor roles and SPA. The successful candidate would also be expected to engage with colleagues in plans towards routine weekend working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Professional Qualifications FRCS (Plastics)
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European
- Community Rights
- Knowledge of Current Trends in Specialty of management of breast reconstruction.
- Knowledge of Current Trends in Specialty of management of Skin Cancers.
- Experience of Medical Management
Additional criteria
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Elective and Acute Plastic Surgery
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Professional Qualifications FRCS (Plastics)
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European
- Community Rights
- Knowledge of Current Trends in Specialty of management of breast reconstruction.
- Knowledge of Current Trends in Specialty of management of Skin Cancers.
- Experience of Medical Management
Additional criteria
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Elective and Acute Plastic Surgery
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
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).
Additional information
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).
