Job summary
Full-time Substantive Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns surgeon with main responsibilities for Burns, laser and general plastics surgery for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The main focus of this post is adult and paediatric burns surgery, with additional areas of responsibility in support of paediatric laser services and adult & paediatric general plastic surgery. The post holder will join an established burns team, including three other Consultants, within the Burns Units (Adult at NUH City Campus and paediatrics at NUH Queens Medical Centre) with responsibility for delivery of the acute and reconstructive burns service.
Main duties of the job
. Additional commitment to Consultant-level support of the day-to-day emergency surgery cover will be expected. Other Consultant cross-cover will be required on a flexible basis. The 10 PA post will be based at Nottingham City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre and join a one in 13 on-call rota covering all general plastic surgery emergencies, including burns. The department presently has 20 Consultants and one Associate Specialist. The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional education (CPD) as laid down by the surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial commitment for these activities. The Trust has the required arrangements in place to ensure all surgeons have annual appraisals with a trained appraiser and supports surgeons going through the revalidation process. A consultant mentor will be nominated to provide support for the first 12 months of the appointment and will be available for support in and out of hours as required.
About us
Every day, our teams at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) make a difference. We save lives, we improve lives and we usher in new life. We are proud to play a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of people in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and our surrounding communities.
With more than 18,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full range of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care, shared with other colleagues as clinically indicated. Provision, with Consultant colleagues, of a comprehensive elective and emergency Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns service. Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department. These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her Consultant colleagues, and the Trust. The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post and give them priority at all times.
For full details refer to the Job Description document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full range of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care, shared with other colleagues as clinically indicated. Provision, with Consultant colleagues, of a comprehensive elective and emergency Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns service. Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department. These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her Consultant colleagues, and the Trust. The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post and give them priority at all times.
For full details refer to the Job Description document.
Person Specification
Registration and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration / Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register / CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
- FRCS (Plast) or equivalent / Burns fellowship
Desirable
- Higher professional degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
- Experience of dealing with Children Safeguarding cases
- Experience of Multidiscplinary team settings
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
Desirable
- Experience in Laser Treatment
Management and Personal Skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
- Able to work in a team / Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service / Able to use the Trust's IT support systems
Desirable
- Higher management degree or qualification or training Experience of change management
Teaching, Audit, Research and other requirements
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit / Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
- Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus / Evidence of Level 3 Safeguarding Children (Paediatric positions only)
Desirable
- Original Research Publications & Presentations Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Person Specification
Registration and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration / Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register / CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
- FRCS (Plast) or equivalent / Burns fellowship
Desirable
- Higher professional degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
- Experience of dealing with Children Safeguarding cases
- Experience of Multidiscplinary team settings
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
Desirable
- Experience in Laser Treatment
Management and Personal Skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
- Able to work in a team / Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service / Able to use the Trust's IT support systems
Desirable
- Higher management degree or qualification or training Experience of change management
Teaching, Audit, Research and other requirements
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit / Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
- Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus / Evidence of Level 3 Safeguarding Children (Paediatric positions only)
Desirable
- Original Research Publications & Presentations Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
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
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).