Job summary
The plastic
surgery service at West Suffolk Hospital is entering an exciting phase of
service development. As planning continues for the new hospital build the
clinical team are formulating a 5-year clinical strategy to support the
delivery of 130% of 19/20 activity by 2024. As part of this process alternative
pathways are in development to ensure patients receive the right procedure in
the right place, moving some activity such as minor ops into community sites.
Applicants
are invited for the post of a Consultant Plastic Surgeon on a permanent basis.
We are looking for a dynamic,
enthusiastic Consultant who will contribute to the provision and development of
high-quality plastic care for the West Suffolk population. Sessional
commitments will include outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, review of
inpatients at the request of consultant colleagues and multidisciplinary
clinical meetings.
This post allows the opportunity for an individual with a vision and
leadership qualities to further develop a modern and progressive Plastic
Surgery Department. The post holder will be expected to work in partnership
with all other members of the multidisciplinary team ensuring that high
quality, safe and Effective patient treatment and care is maintained at all
times.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the department for an
informal tour and discussion. Please contact: Mr Ravi Ayyamuthu, Clinical Lead, 01284713361
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The successful candidate will demonstrate a
commitment to improve Plastic Surgery within West Suffolk and help enable the
Trust to improve and maintain performance within national waiting time and
national cancer targets. There will be particular emphasis within this post
on supporting the service to achieve National Cancer Waiting time targets and
ensure that services are delivered within agreed parameters and covering
clinical guidelines.
This role will be suitable for a surgeon who
is adept at balancing competing demands, is comfortable with being flexible
and responsive to help meet the service needs of the department. The post
holder will be expected to take a role in ensuring delivery of a quality
service and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the clinical service.
If you share this vision and can work
collaboratively, this is the perfect opportunity for you to be at the
forefront of change.
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at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
Were
a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to
more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for,
treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community
settings.
The
West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care
services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery
unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and childrens ward). It has 500+
beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult
and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk
Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing
temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We
do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our
values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we
work and behave as a team.
With
nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation
a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Full Job Description Attached
DUTIES OF THE POST
Duties
of the post
The successful candidate will provide a general
plastic surgery service with a special interest in skin cancer as directed by
the Plastic Surgery department and pressure sore care.
The post holder will deliver 5 clinical sessions
per week and will share their time between the Outpatients clinic, Theatres and
the Day Surgery Unit.
MAIN DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
To provide appropriate plastic surgery services as
directed.
To offer expert clinical opinion on a range of
problems both emergency and elective within specialty
To contribute to meeting the Surgical Directorate
objectives.
Organisational
To undertake appropriate
projects and administration as required by the department.
Clinical Governance
To provide clinical
services in line with the Trusts clinical governance arrangements, which are
designed to ensure that, agreed quality standards are achieved.
Audit
To undertake audit of clinical practice within the
department to ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are
applied.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
All career doctors are
required to maintain and develop their clinical skills. Individual training and development needs
will be identified through an appraisal process taking into account Royal
College requirements. Full utilisation
of study leave is encouraged.
RISK MANAGEMENT
To work within the
Trusts clinical risk management policies and in particular to participate as
appropriate in critical incident reporting
Proposed
Timetable
This will comprise of 5 clinical programmed
activities including:
- 2 Outpatient Clinic
2PA
- 1 MOPS/DSU 1.25PA
- 2 Theatre sessions
2.5PA
- MDT 0.75PA
- Ward Round - .25PA
- SPA 1.5PA
- Admin 2PA
The following is an example of the proposed
timetable showing the fixed commitments, which may be adapted to fit in with
colleagues and the work of the unit. The basic timetable amounts to 10 PAs.
A more detailed timetable will be discussed with
the successful candidate.
Clinical Governance/Audit is undertaken on local
and regional basis. It is expected that the appointee will be actively involved
in this, and all routine clinical duties will be suspended during these
sessions.
On-Call/Emergency Duties
The Plastics consultants receive a flexible PA
which may include some on call or emergency activities.
Mentoring
The new appointee will be supported and mentored
for the first six months of the post it will be provided by one of the
consultants in the department, depending on the appointees choice.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PLASTIC SURGERY DEPARTMENT
The West Suffolk Hospital
currently has 2 Plastic Surgery Consultants:
Arumugam
Consultant Plastic
Surgeon
Adeshola Adeniran
Consultant Plastic
Surgeon
Mr Ravi Ayyamuthu, ED Consultant Clinical Lead
Plastic Surgery
At present the Plastic Surgery department provides
management of all aspects of plastic surgery, mostly skin cancer surgery. Full time secretarial support and office
space within the Plastics admin team is provided.
The
Clinical Director for Surgery at West Suffolk is Mr Andrew Dunn, Consultant Orthopaedic
Surgeon.
The
Trust has strong links with Addenbrookes and it is envisaged that this will continue.
Relationships with other
Departments:
The department works closely with other surgical
specialities and there are also close links with dermatology, oncology, tissue
viability and the department of radiology.
Teaching and Post-Graduate Medical Education
There is a well-equipped
and active Post-Graduate Medical Centre which provides a varied programme of
lectures and regular weekly meetings organised in a wide variety of
specialities. There is an excellent
multi-disciplinary library which is well-stocked with textbooks, standard
journals, CD ROM journals, and there is a computer room with access to
Mediline, the Internet and e-mail on a 24-hour basis.
Undergraduate Medical Education
The West Suffolk Hospital hosts undergraduate
medical students from the University of Cambridge, specifically the Cambridge
Graduate Course in Medicine (CGCM). The CGCM provides a fast track four-year
course for students who hold an existing degree. The course started in 2001
with 21 students being admitted. In September 2018 the course increased to 41
students. The hosting of the CGCM has seen an investment in education on the
hospital site, with the Education Centre being built to provide improved
educational facilities for the hospital, and attached community services and
general practices. The Education Centre includes the provision of library
and lecture theatre facilities, the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical
Centre, and the Practical Clinical Skills Centre.
Study and Training
The applicant is expected
to participate in professional continuing medical education. Thirty study leave days over a three-year
cycle are available, attending approved courses agreed with the clinical
director.
Continuing Professional Development
There is strong support for
CPD within the Trust, under the direction of the Medical Director, Clinical
Tutor and Specialty Tutors. All
consultants are encouraged to undertake CPD in accordance with their Royal
College guidelines.
The post-holder will be
expected to participate in the annual appraisal system, be cognisant of the
General Medical Council's "Good Medical Practice" and be responsible
for his/her own revalidation with the General Medical Council.
Clinical Quality
There is a wide-ranging
Clinical Governance programme across the Trust, supported by specialist
staff. Clinical involvement in Clinical
Audit and collaborative care planning is of paramount importance. Clinicians are generally expected to use
proven and agreed clinical guidelines, especially those published by NICE.
Accommodation
Accommodation could be made
available for a short period until a permanent residence is acquired.
Visiting
Applicants requiring
further information about the post are invited to contact Mr Arumugam or Mr
Adeshola, Consultant Plastic Surgeons, or Mr Ravi Ayyamuthu, Clinical Lead
Plastic Surgery at West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St. Edmunds, who would be
pleased to meet prospective candidates.
Appointments may be arranged via the Department Secretaries on 01284 713791.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Full Job Description Attached
DUTIES OF THE POST
Duties
of the post
The successful candidate will provide a general
plastic surgery service with a special interest in skin cancer as directed by
the Plastic Surgery department and pressure sore care.
The post holder will deliver 5 clinical sessions
per week and will share their time between the Outpatients clinic, Theatres and
the Day Surgery Unit.
MAIN DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
To provide appropriate plastic surgery services as
directed.
To offer expert clinical opinion on a range of
problems both emergency and elective within specialty
To contribute to meeting the Surgical Directorate
objectives.
Organisational
To undertake appropriate
projects and administration as required by the department.
Clinical Governance
To provide clinical
services in line with the Trusts clinical governance arrangements, which are
designed to ensure that, agreed quality standards are achieved.
Audit
To undertake audit of clinical practice within the
department to ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are
applied.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
All career doctors are
required to maintain and develop their clinical skills. Individual training and development needs
will be identified through an appraisal process taking into account Royal
College requirements. Full utilisation
of study leave is encouraged.
RISK MANAGEMENT
To work within the
Trusts clinical risk management policies and in particular to participate as
appropriate in critical incident reporting
Proposed
Timetable
This will comprise of 5 clinical programmed
activities including:
- 2 Outpatient Clinic
2PA
- 1 MOPS/DSU 1.25PA
- 2 Theatre sessions
2.5PA
- MDT 0.75PA
- Ward Round - .25PA
- SPA 1.5PA
- Admin 2PA
The following is an example of the proposed
timetable showing the fixed commitments, which may be adapted to fit in with
colleagues and the work of the unit. The basic timetable amounts to 10 PAs.
A more detailed timetable will be discussed with
the successful candidate.
Clinical Governance/Audit is undertaken on local
and regional basis. It is expected that the appointee will be actively involved
in this, and all routine clinical duties will be suspended during these
sessions.
On-Call/Emergency Duties
The Plastics consultants receive a flexible PA
which may include some on call or emergency activities.
Mentoring
The new appointee will be supported and mentored
for the first six months of the post it will be provided by one of the
consultants in the department, depending on the appointees choice.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PLASTIC SURGERY DEPARTMENT
The West Suffolk Hospital
currently has 2 Plastic Surgery Consultants:
Arumugam
Consultant Plastic
Surgeon
Adeshola Adeniran
Consultant Plastic
Surgeon
Mr Ravi Ayyamuthu, ED Consultant Clinical Lead
Plastic Surgery
At present the Plastic Surgery department provides
management of all aspects of plastic surgery, mostly skin cancer surgery. Full time secretarial support and office
space within the Plastics admin team is provided.
The
Clinical Director for Surgery at West Suffolk is Mr Andrew Dunn, Consultant Orthopaedic
Surgeon.
The
Trust has strong links with Addenbrookes and it is envisaged that this will continue.
Relationships with other
Departments:
The department works closely with other surgical
specialities and there are also close links with dermatology, oncology, tissue
viability and the department of radiology.
Teaching and Post-Graduate Medical Education
There is a well-equipped
and active Post-Graduate Medical Centre which provides a varied programme of
lectures and regular weekly meetings organised in a wide variety of
specialities. There is an excellent
multi-disciplinary library which is well-stocked with textbooks, standard
journals, CD ROM journals, and there is a computer room with access to
Mediline, the Internet and e-mail on a 24-hour basis.
Undergraduate Medical Education
The West Suffolk Hospital hosts undergraduate
medical students from the University of Cambridge, specifically the Cambridge
Graduate Course in Medicine (CGCM). The CGCM provides a fast track four-year
course for students who hold an existing degree. The course started in 2001
with 21 students being admitted. In September 2018 the course increased to 41
students. The hosting of the CGCM has seen an investment in education on the
hospital site, with the Education Centre being built to provide improved
educational facilities for the hospital, and attached community services and
general practices. The Education Centre includes the provision of library
and lecture theatre facilities, the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical
Centre, and the Practical Clinical Skills Centre.
Study and Training
The applicant is expected
to participate in professional continuing medical education. Thirty study leave days over a three-year
cycle are available, attending approved courses agreed with the clinical
director.
Continuing Professional Development
There is strong support for
CPD within the Trust, under the direction of the Medical Director, Clinical
Tutor and Specialty Tutors. All
consultants are encouraged to undertake CPD in accordance with their Royal
College guidelines.
The post-holder will be
expected to participate in the annual appraisal system, be cognisant of the
General Medical Council's "Good Medical Practice" and be responsible
for his/her own revalidation with the General Medical Council.
Clinical Quality
There is a wide-ranging
Clinical Governance programme across the Trust, supported by specialist
staff. Clinical involvement in Clinical
Audit and collaborative care planning is of paramount importance. Clinicians are generally expected to use
proven and agreed clinical guidelines, especially those published by NICE.
Accommodation
Accommodation could be made
available for a short period until a permanent residence is acquired.
Visiting
Applicants requiring
further information about the post are invited to contact Mr Arumugam or Mr
Adeshola, Consultant Plastic Surgeons, or Mr Ravi Ayyamuthu, Clinical Lead
Plastic Surgery at West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St. Edmunds, who would be
pleased to meet prospective candidates.
Appointments may be arranged via the Department Secretaries on 01284 713791.
Person Specification
Teaching Education & Research
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior doctors (FY1, FY2, ST1/2 and SpRs).
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Management Ability
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage out patient priorities, waiting lists and operating lists
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit, surgical directorate and working parties as appropriate
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register and hold a licence to practise or be eligible for entry on the Register (within six months of completion of
- Certificate of Completion of Training) at time of interview.
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty
- Examination or overseas equivalent.
- FRCS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Six years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
- Fellowship level experience in reconstruction and/or sub specialty training
- Special interest in pressure sore care and skin cancer as directed by the Plastics Surgery department.
Knowledge
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following:-
- that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or
- Have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS)-Overall 7.5 Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, and Writing 7.
Other Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good inter-personal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Teaching Education & Research
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior doctors (FY1, FY2, ST1/2 and SpRs).
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Management Ability
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage out patient priorities, waiting lists and operating lists
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit, surgical directorate and working parties as appropriate
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register and hold a licence to practise or be eligible for entry on the Register (within six months of completion of
- Certificate of Completion of Training) at time of interview.
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty
- Examination or overseas equivalent.
- FRCS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Six years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
- Fellowship level experience in reconstruction and/or sub specialty training
- Special interest in pressure sore care and skin cancer as directed by the Plastics Surgery department.
Knowledge
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following:-
- that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or
- Have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS)-Overall 7.5 Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, and Writing 7.
Other Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good inter-personal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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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.
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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
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