Job summary
We are looking for a Consultant Plastic Surgeon, to join the existing complement of 2 Consultants supported by 2 LED (Trust Grade) registrars in providing a General Plastic Surgery service within Northampton General Hospital. The hospital provides services (mainly) to a catchment of 400,000 approx. in Northampton town, and South Northamptonshire as well as adjacent areas of Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.
The existing unit was formed in 2006 to provide high quality hand trauma, skin cancer and breast reconstruction services along with general reconstructive surgery, elective hand surgery (including paediatric) and perineal reconstruction following Gynae and colorectal cancer treatment.
Whilst the appointee to this post will support and expand the existing structure in providing this broad general plastic surgery service there will also be opportunities to develop a special interest. In that regard, a special interest in skin cancer treatment would be particularly welcome. The unit has recently developed a very successful one-stop service to improve service provision during the Covid-19 pandemic and it is expected this service will continue into the longer term post-covid. The unit activity is based around the Integrated Surgery unit where there are outpatient consulting suites, a daily nurse-led dressing clinic and the recently developed Procedure Room where local anaesthetic procedures (both trauma and elective) are carried out daily.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible, along with the existing consultants, for the day-to-day provision of a broad range of plastic surgery services to patients referred to the department from primary care, secondary care colleagues within the Trust and from the Accident and Emergency department. Care will be provided both directly in person and by supervision of junior colleagues (Trust Grade registrars) and in collaboration with consultant colleagues as necessary. The service is currently provided on a 5-day week basis. There is no commitment to on-call nights or weekend work at present but with future expansion this may change. However, the post holder will be required to be available to offer advice to the registrars or ward staff as required.
There will be an opportunity to develop one or more special interests within the field of plastic surgery and a particular interest in Skin Cancer treatment would particularly complement the existing services. Participation in the weekly skin cancer MDT is in any case required.
Participation in local and regional audit is a key required feature of the post. The Unit holds a monthly clinical audit and governance meeting to which the post holder will be expected to contribute. A monthly clinical pathology meeting is also held.
About us
NGH is one of the largest employers in the area and all of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Being a large DGH with a proud history, we are big enough to get interesting cases, but small enough to care, coach and develop. With over 200 consultants, a similar number of trainees and approximately 60medical undergraduates throughout the year, NGH provides comprehensive care and extensive training opportunities.
With this in mind, we have built a state of the art emergency assessment unit (Nye Bevan building) and are developing new ways of working to streamline in-patient care and optimize working with our partners.
NGH also has a large library, gym with swimming pool, and a brand new entrance with Marks and Spencer, Subway and Costa on site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whilst the job plan is represented with 10 PA allocation the integration of specialist clinics and other interests will allow this to be increased up to a maximum of 12 PAs in line with NGH Trust policy. This is a full time role working in both adult and paediatric services.
SPA allocation is a basic 1.5 PA for consultants with the possibility of increasing up to a further 1 PA with additional roles e.g. clinical leads, appraisal, educational supervision, teaching, research and management positions.
The review of the job plan will be undertaken within 6 -12 months
See attached job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whilst the job plan is represented with 10 PA allocation the integration of specialist clinics and other interests will allow this to be increased up to a maximum of 12 PAs in line with NGH Trust policy. This is a full time role working in both adult and paediatric services.
SPA allocation is a basic 1.5 PA for consultants with the possibility of increasing up to a further 1 PA with additional roles e.g. clinical leads, appraisal, educational supervision, teaching, research and management positions.
The review of the job plan will be undertaken within 6 -12 months
See attached job description for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration General Medical Council
- Entry on Specialty Training via CCT/CESR (CP) within 6 months of achieving it in Plastic Surgery
Desirable
- FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level in Plastic Surgery
Other
Desirable
- Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
Teaching/Quality/ Audit
Essential
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
- Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
Desirable
- Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
Management experience
Essential
- Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
- Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Communication Skills
- High level Organisational Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration General Medical Council
- Entry on Specialty Training via CCT/CESR (CP) within 6 months of achieving it in Plastic Surgery
Desirable
- FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level in Plastic Surgery
Other
Desirable
- Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
Teaching/Quality/ Audit
Essential
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
- Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
Desirable
- Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
Management experience
Essential
- Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
- Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Communication Skills
- High level Organisational Skills
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).
