Job summary
We're looking for a Consultant Plastic Surgeon with specialist interest in Breast Reconstruction and skin cancer. The successful applicant will join our dynamic Plastic Surgery department, serving a catchment population of approximately 3 million people across Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset, the Isle of Wight and some patients in the Channel Islands.
The role will require a candidate with a keen interest in all aspects of skin malignancy and its management. They will be expected to be able to deal with all aspects of pigment-related skin cancer alongside having good general plastic surgical capabilities and the ability to perform Microsurgical Breast Reconstructive work.
Main duties of the job
Working collaboratively with the other consultants and wider multi-disciplinary team within Plastic Surgery, the post-holder will;
- Support the further development and improvement of the surgical skin and breast reconstruction services within the Trust, to improve the timely management of patients and increase the resilience of the service.
- Supporting the management of general plastic surgery patients within the department.
- Participate in the consultant on-call rota, taking responsibility for all patients admitted under their care and ensuring timely senior assessment and decision making to facilitate appropriate investigation, prompt management and early discharge.
- Work collaboratively with the breast reconstruction nurses and to continue development of enhanced recovery program.
- Undertake regular ward rounds of in-patients under their care, ensuring handing over of responsibility to colleagues for periods of planned absence and taking over responsibility from colleagues to help cover for absences.
- Undertake weekly clinics and help contribute to the strategic objectives of increasing new patient episodes and reducing unnecessary follow-up where appropriate.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visitingwww.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession, or within 6 months of possession, of a CCT in Plastic Surgery leading to entry onto GMC Specialist Register.
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in: Breast reconstruction surgery including micro-surgical techniques.
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems: demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach.
- Experience in managing skin cancer including melanoma, sentinel node biopsies and nodal dissection.
- Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence based practice.
Management experience
Essential
- Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team, including a multidisciplinary team and to motivate and develop staff.
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance targets.
- Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the department / Directorate.
- Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors.
Communication skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written communication.
- Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Demonstration of an interest and commitment to teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and others.
- Experience in and commitment to clinical audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession, or within 6 months of possession, of a CCT in Plastic Surgery leading to entry onto GMC Specialist Register.
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in: Breast reconstruction surgery including micro-surgical techniques.
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems: demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach.
- Experience in managing skin cancer including melanoma, sentinel node biopsies and nodal dissection.
- Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence based practice.
Management experience
Essential
- Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team, including a multidisciplinary team and to motivate and develop staff.
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance targets.
- Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the department / Directorate.
- Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors.
Communication skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written communication.
- Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Demonstration of an interest and commitment to teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and others.
- Experience in and commitment to clinical audit.
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).
