Job summary
There is an approximately 1:12 on-call commitment with 12 hour shifts. Out of hours 8 pm to 8 am on call includes covering Plastic Surgery and ENT supported by the Plastic Surgery and ENT registrars. The rest of the time will be for ward rounds, ward duties, elective and trauma clinic and especially for those juniors with a keen interest in surgery the opportunity to help in theatre and perform minor procedures.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a StR Lower, who will see and triage acute referrals from the hospital and GP's, review patients in an outpatient setting and assist in their treatment including minor surgical procedures. It is desirable although not essential that candidates have obtained the MRCS and possess experience in Plastic Surgery.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join the Specialist Registrars daily and on call rota and will work closely with all Consultants in the care of routine and emergency clinical problems. The post holder will see all patients admitted to the Plastic Surgery Unit and perform a daily ward round with the Consultants, SpRs and SHOs. The post holder will join a 1 in 12 on call rota covering Plastic Surgical emergencies across the Trust and support to the Major Trauma Centre. The post holder will be expected to assist in the operating theatre and will undertake elective and emergency surgery, with supervision where appropriate. There are regular outpatient clinics and local anaesthetic operating lists. Teaching and supervision is provided for all the Plastic Surgery juniors.
Detailed protocols for clinical management are available which the post holders are expected to adhere to at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join the Specialist Registrars daily and on call rota and will work closely with all Consultants in the care of routine and emergency clinical problems. The post holder will see all patients admitted to the Plastic Surgery Unit and perform a daily ward round with the Consultants, SpRs and SHOs. The post holder will join a 1 in 12 on call rota covering Plastic Surgical emergencies across the Trust and support to the Major Trauma Centre. The post holder will be expected to assist in the operating theatre and will undertake elective and emergency surgery, with supervision where appropriate. There are regular outpatient clinics and local anaesthetic operating lists. Teaching and supervision is provided for all the Plastic Surgery juniors.
Detailed protocols for clinical management are available which the post holders are expected to adhere to at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to practice
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of surgical training
Experience
Essential
- oClear understanding of audit and research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to practice
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of surgical training
Experience
Essential
- oClear understanding of audit and research
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).
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).
