Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Trust Doctor StR Lower in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, to retain our compliment of StR Lowers in providing continuity of high-quality care. This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
This increasingly busy unit provides excellent experience in most aspects of plastic surgery and special interests of the consultants attract wider referrals, enhancing the reputation of the unit and providing in-depth training in these areas.
This attracts a high standard of applicant, which in turn serves to enhance overall patient care and improves the service provided to the community. The Derriford Plastic Surgery Unit thus provides excellent opportunities for committed staff to expand their skills.
About us
This sub-Regional Plastic Surgery Unit is based at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, where all the major operating lists are carried out. The general spectrum of plastic surgery is covered including breast reconstruction, skin cancer, sarcoma resection and reconstruction, lower limb reconstruction as well as a sub-regional burns facility and replantation service. General and specialist outpatient clinics are held regularly by all consultants in Plymouth and some specialist clinics are also held in Truro, Torbay and Tavistock.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1 in 10 on call rota covering Plastic Surgery and ENT weekdays out of hours but Plastic Surgery only at weekends. The role includes ward work, attendance in the emergency department, trauma clinic, trauma surgery, elective clinics and elective operating.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1 in 10 on call rota covering Plastic Surgery and ENT weekdays out of hours but Plastic Surgery only at weekends. The role includes ward work, attendance in the emergency department, trauma clinic, trauma surgery, elective clinics and elective operating.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of audit/research interest
Desirable
- I. Demonstrate evidence of wide based specialty knowledge
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of audit/research interest
Desirable
- I. Demonstrate evidence of wide based specialty knowledge
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).
