Job summary
This will be a full time post and will suit someone who is on the specialist register or is aiming to be on the specialist register for Plastic Surgery.
The post will join 7 other colleagues in covering the large geographical area centred around Stoke in providing Plastic Surgery services and care to the local population.
The Plastic Surgery Service sits within the Specialised Surgery Directorate as part of the Surgical Division. The Directorate has a budget of over £11 million and employs approximately 250 staff.
The Clinical Strategy for Plastic Surgery is to build and develop our Acute Plastic service. The four pillars of our Acute Plastic Surgery service are:
- Skin Cancer
- Orthoplastic Trauma
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Reconstruction (Breast)
Main duties of the job
- The successful applicant will do sessions at mainly the Royal Stoke University Hospital but also the County Hospital, Stafford
- There are two specialist inpatient wards (male and female) and a Surgical Daycase and Admissions Unit in close proximity. The department is adjacent to the Centre Treatment Suite which provides capacity for the burns and dressings clinic and local anaesthetic operating lists. Most plastic surgery outpatient clinics take place in the Skin Unit in conjunction with Dermatology.
- The successful applicant will be part of the Breast MDT
- There will be opportunities to lead and develop the breast-plastic service.
- The successful candidate will be a core member of the specialist skin MDT.
- The department is involved in a number of clinical trials both regional and national skin cancer patients
- UHNM is designated major trauma centre and we are expanding to two days combined Orthoplastic trauma lists
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. Happy staff make for happy patients, and with the help of both we have put together a wide range of development and support packages aimed at ensuring that everyone. The Trust has the opportunity to fulfil their potential and meet their aspirations as well as the tools to provide great care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found outlined within the job pack which is attached under supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found outlined within the job pack which is attached under supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
- UK CCT or within 6 months at interview date of obtaining CCT for UK trainees or Overseas recognised equivalent qualification.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience working at Consultant level within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of gynecological reconstruction and collaborative working.
- Experience of working in lower limb trauma and lower limb reconstruction
- Experience of working in lower limb trauma and lower limb reconstruction
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
- Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
- Experience of working in lower limb trauma and lower limb reconstruction
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Working within MDTs for Trauma, Skin oncology and Gynecological cancer reconstruction
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
- UK CCT or within 6 months at interview date of obtaining CCT for UK trainees or Overseas recognised equivalent qualification.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience working at Consultant level within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of gynecological reconstruction and collaborative working.
- Experience of working in lower limb trauma and lower limb reconstruction
- Experience of working in lower limb trauma and lower limb reconstruction
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
- Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
- Experience of working in lower limb trauma and lower limb reconstruction
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Working within MDTs for Trauma, Skin oncology and Gynecological cancer reconstruction
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals North Midlands
Hilton Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
