Job summary
The appointment is for a 6.5 PA Plastic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Congenital Hand surgery. The surgeon, in conjunction with the current team of Plastic and Congenital hand surgeons will be responsible for delivering a service at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The role is to cover the year long sabbatical.
The appointee must have extensive training and experience in paediatric and adult Plastic surgery. The ideal candidate will have previous subspecialist experience in congenital hand surgery at fellowship and/or consultant level and a strong interest in clinical management and service development.
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilities:
The appointment is for a 6.5 PA Plastic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Congenital Hand surgery. The surgeon, in conjunction with the current team of Plastics and Congenital hand surgeons will be responsible for delivering a surgical service at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The appointee will be expected:
o To provide a plastic surgical service at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
o To provide a congenital hand service commensurate with the experience of the candidate within a multidisciplinary surgical team.
o To undertake clinics and operating sessions for patients currently on waiting lists for paediatric plastic surgery.
o To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training of health care professionals
o To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams involved in providing excellent patient care.
o To work flexibly covering operating lists when other consultants are on leave.
The ideal candidate will have international experience in paediatric plastic surgery. The ideal candidate will have experience of working at consultant level in a national referral centre for congenital hand surgery and have an interest in clinical management, service development and the advancement of the field of paediatric plastic surgery.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
Desirable
- FRCS (PLAS) or equivalent
- CCT/CCST in Plastic Surgery (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching qualification
- Fellowship training in congenital hand and Paediatric Plastic Surgery
- Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in congenital hand & Plastic Surgery
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
- Experience as a consultant grade in a congenital hand Service
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience as Principle Investigator or Clinical Investigator
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment.
- Leadership skills
- Proven ability to develop innovative solutions for craniofacial reconstructive challenges
- Microvascular surgery experience in Craniofacial reconstruction
Desirable
- Holder of NIHR/MRC or equivalent charitable grants
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
Desirable
- FRCS (PLAS) or equivalent
- CCT/CCST in Plastic Surgery (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching qualification
- Fellowship training in congenital hand and Paediatric Plastic Surgery
- Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in congenital hand & Plastic Surgery
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
- Experience as a consultant grade in a congenital hand Service
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience as Principle Investigator or Clinical Investigator
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment.
- Leadership skills
- Proven ability to develop innovative solutions for craniofacial reconstructive challenges
- Microvascular surgery experience in Craniofacial reconstruction
Desirable
- Holder of NIHR/MRC or equivalent charitable grants
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
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
