Job summary
This is a post for a full time Trust Grade in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery at ST3+/Registrar level It is anticipated that this post will provide support for the consultants in providing a broad plastic surgery service. This appointment will be based at Northampton General Hospital Trust (NGHT).
The appointment will initially be for 12 months, and can be renewed for further defined period subject to the satisfactory review of the performance of the duties of the post and the continuing needs of the Department.
The Department of Plastic Surgery has been established since April 2006 and the present focus is to deliver a high quality local service particularly for hand trauma, breast reconstruction and skin cancer surgery. Elective hand surgery and general reconstructive surgery are also undertaken. Further expansion of the unit and the range of services are expected to occur in the near future. Burn surgery (other than minor burns) are not undertaken in the unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in collaboration with and under the direction of the consultants in the day-to-day management of patients in the Plastic Surgery Department. The duties may include the assessment of patients in the trauma clinic, post-operative care, general day-to-day care of inpatients and attendance at operating lists and outpatient clinics.
Regular ward rounds will be undertaken by the consultants to review the progress of their patients. In addition to attending these and presenting cases you will be required to carry out a daily 'working ward round' to ensure the comprehensive care of all in-patients. You will maintain and up-to-date list of all patients and their conditions and communicate any problems promptly to the relevant consultant. Record keeping is required to be meticulous and will be audited. It is not anticipated that there will be more than a few in-patients at any given time.
The maintenance of good communication links with General Practice and other departments involved in the care of patients by completing discharge documentation is an essential element of the job.
You will be required to assist in theatre and to undertake both supervised and unsupervised operating according to your experience and training (see person specification). The job offers a significant opportunity to develop your skills and experience in overall patient management both operative and non-operative.
About us
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
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Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Academic Achievements
Essential
- Qualified medical practitioner
- Registered with GMC (Full)
- MRCS or equivalent qualification
- Understanding of the principles of audit
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards
- Previous research experience & possession of a higher degree
- Presentations
- Publications
Training
Essential
- 6 months previous experience in plastic surgery at SHO/ CT2 level.
- Validated logbook of relevant operative experience.
- Evidence of audit participation.
- Computer skills
Desirable
- LAS or other registrar level experience.
- Microsurgery course
- ATLS certificate
- Attendance at BSSH and BAPS Advanced courses
- Dermoscopy Course
- ECDL certificate
Personal attributes, skills and attitudes.
Essential
- Caring attitude
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to cope in stressful situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills so as to understand and communicate intelligibly with patients and colleagues.
- Behave so as to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
Desirable
- Initiative
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
- Organisational ability
- Outside interests. These should be detailed on your CV or application form.
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
- Manual dexterity as confirmed by referees
- Operating loupes
Desirable
- Full driving licence
- Use of car
Person Specification
Qualifications & Academic Achievements
Essential
- Qualified medical practitioner
- Registered with GMC (Full)
- MRCS or equivalent qualification
- Understanding of the principles of audit
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards
- Previous research experience & possession of a higher degree
- Presentations
- Publications
Training
Essential
- 6 months previous experience in plastic surgery at SHO/ CT2 level.
- Validated logbook of relevant operative experience.
- Evidence of audit participation.
- Computer skills
Desirable
- LAS or other registrar level experience.
- Microsurgery course
- ATLS certificate
- Attendance at BSSH and BAPS Advanced courses
- Dermoscopy Course
- ECDL certificate
Personal attributes, skills and attitudes.
Essential
- Caring attitude
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to cope in stressful situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills so as to understand and communicate intelligibly with patients and colleagues.
- Behave so as to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
Desirable
- Initiative
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
- Organisational ability
- Outside interests. These should be detailed on your CV or application form.
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
- Manual dexterity as confirmed by referees
- Operating loupes
Desirable
- Full driving licence
- Use of car
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).
