St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon with an Interest in Skin Oncology

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Job summary

This full time locum job represents an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, dynamic Plastic Surgery Department with one of the largest and best recognised Melanoma Units in the UK, with a referral pattern both locally and nationally.

Main duties of the job

in all aspects of plastic surgery trauma requiring input during on call. New appointee will work closely with colleagues from Dermatology, Oncology and Radiotherapy departments and be part of a truly multidisciplinary skin cancer service. The post attracts a 1:12 on-call commitment alongside a 1:12 Trauma Consultant of the week rota. Part of this job will incorporate clinical duties at the Royal Surrey County Hospital (one day a week) aiming to facilitate network pathway for skin cancer patients and offer general plastic surgery support.

About us

St George's Hospital is a major trauma centre and has an onsite comprehensive cardiothoracic, neurological and neurosurgical units. Plastic Surgery team plays a crucial role by providing emergency and elective reconstructive and long-term care in support of all medical and surgical specialties. The Plastic Surgery unit is one of the busiest in London and applicants will need to demonstrate substantial experience in all aspects of Plastic Surgery, elective and trauma pathology, as well as have the ability to lead within a multi-disciplinary work setup. The hospital is a provider of cancer services in South West London and a key player in the Royal Marsden Partners.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-SNCT-712876 - JT

Job locations

St Georges Hospital

Blackhaw Rd

Tooting

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to be competent in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery and be expected to develop his/her own interests within plastic and reconstructive surgery, in discussion with the department and the clinical and administrative management. The appointee will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to be competent in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery and be expected to develop his/her own interests within plastic and reconstructive surgery, in discussion with the department and the clinical and administrative management. The appointee will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • oMB ChB or equivalent oFull GMC Registration oFRCS (Plast) or equivalent

Desirable

  • oHigher degree (MD or PhD) oPost-CCT (skin cancer)

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience and training in full range of emergency and elective plastic surgery conditions oExperience in skin oncology

Desirable

  • oEvidence of service development in plastic surgery

Skills

Essential

  • oCommitment to working co- operatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
  • oAbility to manage & lead a surgical firm oInvolvement in audit oExperience of teaching & supervising junior doctors in training

Desirable

  • oUndergraduate teaching experience
  • oAbility to manage & lead research projects

Knowledge

Essential

  • oUnderstanding of what the principles and values of the NHS Constitution mean to you and your responsibilities to the public, patients, your colleagues and the Trust
  • oCommitment to quality improvement
  • oLeading current practice standards

Other

Essential

  • oGood interpersonal skills
  • oStrong leadership skills and performance driven
  • oCommitment to continuing professional development
  • oWillingness to work flexibly
  • oEnquiring and critical approach to work
  • oEffective communicator with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
  • oComputer literate

Desirable

  • oInnovation in clinical practice
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • oMB ChB or equivalent oFull GMC Registration oFRCS (Plast) or equivalent

Desirable

  • oHigher degree (MD or PhD) oPost-CCT (skin cancer)

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience and training in full range of emergency and elective plastic surgery conditions oExperience in skin oncology

Desirable

  • oEvidence of service development in plastic surgery

Skills

Essential

  • oCommitment to working co- operatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
  • oAbility to manage & lead a surgical firm oInvolvement in audit oExperience of teaching & supervising junior doctors in training

Desirable

  • oUndergraduate teaching experience
  • oAbility to manage & lead research projects

Knowledge

Essential

  • oUnderstanding of what the principles and values of the NHS Constitution mean to you and your responsibilities to the public, patients, your colleagues and the Trust
  • oCommitment to quality improvement
  • oLeading current practice standards

Other

Essential

  • oGood interpersonal skills
  • oStrong leadership skills and performance driven
  • oCommitment to continuing professional development
  • oWillingness to work flexibly
  • oEnquiring and critical approach to work
  • oEffective communicator with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
  • oComputer literate

Desirable

  • oInnovation in clinical practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital

Blackhaw Rd

Tooting

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital

Blackhaw Rd

Tooting

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Stacey Wright

stacey.wright@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02087255194

Details

Date posted

14 September 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-SNCT-712876 - JT

Job locations

St Georges Hospital

Blackhaw Rd

Tooting

SW17 0QT


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