Job summary
Are you a forward-thinking, innovator wanting to be part of the expansion of our Plastic Surgery Service?
Our team is spread across our two main acute hospitals, Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital. You will be undertaking sessions at both sites to provide high-quality Theatre and Outpatient care.
You will be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register and completed the FRCS(Plast) or equivalent at the time of application. Following the regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the GMC Specialist Register to be considered for a Consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee.
Main duties of the job
The sessional commitments include 10 PA's with 1.5 SPA involving no formal on-call commitments. They will be mutually agreed upon at the commencement of employment. Future flexibility is expected to accommodate the growing demands of the service.
You will provide elective Plastic Surgery Outpatient and Theatre services across all main sites in conjunction with colleagues and contribute to the development of the Plastic Surgery Department.
You will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients and the proper functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation and training of staff.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your clinics and must ensure that in/outpatient services are covered during planned absences.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find further details in the attached job description.
If you wish to discuss the role, further or arrange an informal visit, please contact Mr Mike Moses, Clinical Lead for Plastic Surgery at michael.moses@nhs.net.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find further details in the attached job description.
If you wish to discuss the role, further or arrange an informal visit, please contact Mr Mike Moses, Clinical Lead for Plastic Surgery at michael.moses@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree at the time of application
- Successful completion of FRCS(Plast) or equivalent at time of application
- Significant experience in NHS working practices
- Entry on the UK Specialist Register via: CCT, or proposed CCT date must be within six months of the interview date OR CESR, or proposed CESR date must be within six months of the interview date
Application
Essential
- All sections of the application form to be fully completed, including a complete employment history
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of appointment and with a current license to practice
- Evidence of achievement in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice and supported by worked-based assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback, or equivalent
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely; awareness of own training needs; engagement with appraisal and revalidation process
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of good decision-making; and awareness of own limitations with a track record of engaging in clinical governance and learning from errors.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in the audit: candidates must demonstrate data from at least one personal audit over the last two years
Research
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research with published papers and original work in peer-reviewed journals; with the ability to critically appraise published evidence
Teaching
Desirable
- Experience supervising doctors in training and other colleagues
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree at the time of application
- Successful completion of FRCS(Plast) or equivalent at time of application
- Significant experience in NHS working practices
- Entry on the UK Specialist Register via: CCT, or proposed CCT date must be within six months of the interview date OR CESR, or proposed CESR date must be within six months of the interview date
Application
Essential
- All sections of the application form to be fully completed, including a complete employment history
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of appointment and with a current license to practice
- Evidence of achievement in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice and supported by worked-based assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback, or equivalent
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely; awareness of own training needs; engagement with appraisal and revalidation process
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of good decision-making; and awareness of own limitations with a track record of engaging in clinical governance and learning from errors.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in the audit: candidates must demonstrate data from at least one personal audit over the last two years
Research
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research with published papers and original work in peer-reviewed journals; with the ability to critically appraise published evidence
Teaching
Desirable
- Experience supervising doctors in training and other colleagues
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).
