Job summary
The successful candidate will be part of a 1 in 10 registrar on call rota. The successful candidate will be expected to act as a competent member of the on call team. This includes professional communication with colleagues and the team and organisation/provision of initial patient care. Care may include initial management of common Plastic Surgery emergencies including major burns (adult and paediatric) and operative management of basic hand trauma including tendon and nerve repairs.
We can only accept applications from candidates with GMC registration and experience in NHS at a SHO (or equvalent) or higher grade in Plastic Surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will principally work with a consultant or team of consultants within a plastic surgery subspecialty but may be required to cover in other plastic surgery specialties to ensure emergency service provision by the department. All trainees rotate specialty placements on a four or six monthly basis.
The successful candidate will be required to know the patients that are under the care of the subspecialties and helps with the running of the Department.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in teaching, audit and where possible, research.
Training
The department provides many training opportunities in plastic surgery. These posts are aimed at surgeons in training we expect all successful candidates to demonstrate professional development and progress during their time in post. However, the posts do not carry SAC or college approval for training and will therefore not count as time on a national training rotation in the UK. While the NTN trainees are given priority, where possible, training will be tailored to the successful candidate's development needs towards achieving the requirements of a National Training post or FRCSPlast/CESR. During the time in the Department the successful candidate will be assigned a clinical supervisor/Educational supervisor. And appraisal is provided within the Trust.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will attend clinics, theatre sessions and ward rounds as per allocation in a weekly timetable within City campus site and the Queens medical centre site and ensure patient documentation/communication is kept up to date as part of care.
For detailed description of roles and responsibilities refer to Job Description document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will attend clinics, theatre sessions and ward rounds as per allocation in a weekly timetable within City campus site and the Queens medical centre site and ensure patient documentation/communication is kept up to date as part of care.
For detailed description of roles and responsibilities refer to Job Description document.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold or be eligible for Full Registration with the General Medical Council and license to practice
- BMBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of ability for career progression within 3 years of MRCS
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years of Core trainee in Surgical specialties including 1 year experience in Plastic Surgery
- Worked as senior Core trainee in Plastic Surgery for a minimum of 12-18 months
Desirable
- Experience in Plastic Surgery for 6 months at registrar level
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold or be eligible for Full Registration with the General Medical Council and license to practice
- BMBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of ability for career progression within 3 years of MRCS
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years of Core trainee in Surgical specialties including 1 year experience in Plastic Surgery
- Worked as senior Core trainee in Plastic Surgery for a minimum of 12-18 months
Desirable
- Experience in Plastic Surgery for 6 months at registrar level
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
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).