Job summary
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: o Skin Cancer o Orthoplastic Trauma o Head and Neck Cancer o Reconstruction (Breast) This post seeks to support our pillars through the appointment of a locum Plastic Surgery Consultant which will make a ninth Plastics Consultant team to strengthen the service.
Main duties of the job
o This is a Locum Consultant posto The successful applicant will do joint sessions at both the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital, Staffordo The Royal Stoke University Hospital, University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust provides regional plastic surgery services to local areas as well as Shropshire, Staffordshire, South Cheshire and Wales and is a Major Trauma Centre.o 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.o The successful applicant will part of a specialised MDTo UHNM is designated major trauma centre and we are expanding to two days combined Orthoplastic trauma listo The Job plans are subject to change on appointment and an ability to be flexible is essentialo The surgeon will participate in the outpatients prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patientso The successful applicant will take part in a future on call rota 1:7 covering inpatients and emergency referrals from GPs and Emergency Department. It is expected the individual will be available to return to the hospital if needed
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a Locum Consultant post The successful applicant will do joint sessions at both the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital, Stafford The Royal Stoke University Hospital, University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust provides regional plastic surgery services to local areas as well as Shropshire, Staffordshire, South Cheshire and Wales and is a Major Trauma Centre. 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 success applicant will part of a specialised 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 list The Job plans are subject to change on appointment and an ability to be flexible is essential The surgeon will participate in the outpatients prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients The successful applicant will take part in a future on call rota 1:7 covering inpatients and emergency referrals from GPs and Emergency Department. It is expected the individual will be available to return to the hospital if needed The job plan includes sessions at County hospital. Currently the operating at County is on day case only, but the Directorate are working with Theatre to expand the scope of this in 2019/2020 At present if for any reason an inpatient stay is required as a result of a day-care procedure, the patient will be transferred to the inpatient unit at Royal Stoke You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management There is a secretarial team which support the consultants and all other doctors and junior medical staff Revalidation The Trust has the required arrangements in place to ensure that all surgeons have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports surgeons going through the revalidation process. We have a supported electronic revalidation management system Mentoring Our department encourages mentoring of newly appointed Consultants and provide all necessary support for new consultants to settle in their post. Equity Appointee will have equitable working conditions to their colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a Locum Consultant post The successful applicant will do joint sessions at both the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital, Stafford The Royal Stoke University Hospital, University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust provides regional plastic surgery services to local areas as well as Shropshire, Staffordshire, South Cheshire and Wales and is a Major Trauma Centre. 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 success applicant will part of a specialised 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 list The Job plans are subject to change on appointment and an ability to be flexible is essential The surgeon will participate in the outpatients prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients The successful applicant will take part in a future on call rota 1:7 covering inpatients and emergency referrals from GPs and Emergency Department. It is expected the individual will be available to return to the hospital if needed The job plan includes sessions at County hospital. Currently the operating at County is on day case only, but the Directorate are working with Theatre to expand the scope of this in 2019/2020 At present if for any reason an inpatient stay is required as a result of a day-care procedure, the patient will be transferred to the inpatient unit at Royal Stoke You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management There is a secretarial team which support the consultants and all other doctors and junior medical staff Revalidation The Trust has the required arrangements in place to ensure that all surgeons have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports surgeons going through the revalidation process. We have a supported electronic revalidation management system Mentoring Our department encourages mentoring of newly appointed Consultants and provide all necessary support for new consultants to settle in their post. Equity Appointee will have equitable working conditions to their colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS Plastic Surgery or equivalent, with entry on the Specialist Register. Full registration with GMC Entry on the Specialist Register or in UK Training Scheme and within 6 months of award of CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within the Specialty. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. Experience of working in a Skin MDT
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Experience of working in a Skin MDT
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS Plastic Surgery or equivalent, with entry on the Specialist Register. Full registration with GMC Entry on the Specialist Register or in UK Training Scheme and within 6 months of award of CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within the Specialty. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. Experience of working in a Skin MDT
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Experience of working in a Skin MDT
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively.
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 of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
