Job summary
The Microsurgery and Major Trauma Fellow post has been developed for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire Major Trauma Centre. This exciting and essential new role affords opportunities for trainees interested in working with the multiply injured patient. The MTC provides a multidisciplinary pathway of care for the most severely multiply injured patients in the East Midlands. Pre hospital triage protocols ensure patients are transferred to the MTC within 45 minutes unless there is a requirement for emergency stabilisation at the local trauma unit.
The post holder will be responsible to the Plastic Surgery Trauma Consultant and will be involved in providing reconstructive options to the Major Trauma team. The post holder will attend the Major Trauma ward round, Major Trauma calls when on site and provide medical handover of patients for either single specialty or repatriation. The post holder will work closely with the multi professional team to coordinate the pathway for the multiply injured patients and be actively involved in the planning, execution and follow-up of microsurgical free tissue transfer for the Major Trauma patients. There will also be opportunities to participate and lead supervised and accredited research and audit programmes for this new service.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
Main duties of the job
Objectives:
To enhance your knowledge and understanding of:
Immediate life saving interventions by attending and participating in trauma calls.
Leading the trauma team.
Being part of the team liaising with other members of the trauma team, from different specialties.
Working closely with other surgical specialities including general, neurosurgery, orthopaedic, maxillofacial and ophthalmic surgeons.
The management of multisystem trauma.
To become more skilled in:
Primary and secondary surveys of Major Trauma patients.
Soft tissue management from primary debridement to definitive coverage in extremity trauma.
Microsurgical free tissue transfer in the acute clinical setting and for late revision/reconstruction.
The use of microsurgical free tissue transfer for trauma and non-trauma soft tissue reconstruction.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Plastic Surgery department has an adult in-patient ward of sixteen beds and up to six allocated paediatric beds. The Plastic Surgery Unit covers the whole of Warwickshire, including Stratford- Upon-Avon, Warwick, Nuneaton and Rugby. The Unit manages Trauma, Congenital Abnormalities, Laser Surgery, Head and Neck surgery limited to block dissection, skin cancer and facial reanimation, Skin Cancer and partial and total Breast Reconstruction including oncoplastic surgery and provides an acute and elective hand service. Microsurgical free tissue transfer is routinely used for breast reconstruction and major trauma. The Department has close links with Dermatology, Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Orthopaedics, General Surgery (particularly breast cancer surgery), Paediatrics, Cardiothoracic and Neurosurgery, Occupational Therapy (particularly in relation to hand cases), Physiotherapy, Prosthetic department and Breast Care Nurses. Major burns and cleft lip and palate cases are referred to the Regional Centre at University Hospitals Birmingham and Birmingham Childrens Hospital respectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Plastic Surgery department has an adult in-patient ward of sixteen beds and up to six allocated paediatric beds. The Plastic Surgery Unit covers the whole of Warwickshire, including Stratford- Upon-Avon, Warwick, Nuneaton and Rugby. The Unit manages Trauma, Congenital Abnormalities, Laser Surgery, Head and Neck surgery limited to block dissection, skin cancer and facial reanimation, Skin Cancer and partial and total Breast Reconstruction including oncoplastic surgery and provides an acute and elective hand service. Microsurgical free tissue transfer is routinely used for breast reconstruction and major trauma. The Department has close links with Dermatology, Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Orthopaedics, General Surgery (particularly breast cancer surgery), Paediatrics, Cardiothoracic and Neurosurgery, Occupational Therapy (particularly in relation to hand cases), Physiotherapy, Prosthetic department and Breast Care Nurses. Major burns and cleft lip and palate cases are referred to the Regional Centre at University Hospitals Birmingham and Birmingham Childrens Hospital respectively.
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Teaching/Education
Essential
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Teaching/Education
Essential
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 Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
