Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor position in the Plastic Surgery department. The postholder will work closely with the Plastic Surgeons as well as working independently in outpatient clinics and theatres. The department is currently undergoing transformation which includes introduction of a Moh's Surgery service and Specialist Breast Reconstruction Unit within the Integrated Care System in The Black Country in the future. It is an exciting time to become a member of the team. The team also provide a sentinel lymph node biopsy service to patients in the Black Country who have been diagnosed with Melanoma skin cancer. We also provide paediatric surgical services for Hypospadias and vascular anomalies.
Main duties of the job
- The postholder will take part in the department's On-Call rota Monday - Friday 08:00am - 5:00pm
- Undertaking planned activities which will include independent biopsy lists.
- Independent follow up clinics for Plastic Surgery patients.
- Ward round for inpatients under Plastic Surgery or joint care.
- Post-operative care review and management.
- Participation in the Multidisciplinary skin cancer meeting.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.
This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.
At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- oCompleted at least 4 years full time postgraduate training (or it's equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme at a Registrar level in Plastic Surgery or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- oUp-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to Plastic Surgery
- oTeaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
- oAudit: evidence of active participation in audit.
Desirable
- Research Skills: evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes).
Qualifications
Essential
- oMRCS exam
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- oALS/ATLS/APLS or PALS
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- oCompleted at least 4 years full time postgraduate training (or it's equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme at a Registrar level in Plastic Surgery or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- oUp-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to Plastic Surgery
- oTeaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
- oAudit: evidence of active participation in audit.
Desirable
- Research Skills: evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes).
Qualifications
Essential
- oMRCS exam
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- oALS/ATLS/APLS or PALS
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
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).
