Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to spend six months working as a Trust Registrar in Plastic Surgery at QVH.
Previous candidates have found the job very useful to increase their experience in plastic surgery, which has helped in applications for approved HEE training posts. All posts offer a structured weekly teaching programme with opportunities for study and research.
Important application instructions:1. If you are currently and ST1 to 3 (SHO) or this is your first registrar level role you must provide your current clinical supervisor as your first referee.
2. You MUST ensure you upload your e-log book on the CV upload section
3. You MUST ensure you provide accurate answers to the procedural question in the application form
4. If you are shortlisted for intervew you will be required to provide a supporting letter from your AES as approval of readiness for this role
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have a varied weekly clinical programme and, in addition, we are keen for the successful applicant to fully integrate in departmental life. To that end we encourage audit, teaching and departmental service development.
The post of Trust Registrar is not a recognised Health Education England training post. There is ample opportunity to gain experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the injured patient and to gain experience on consultant-led ward rounds and in consultant led theatre lists. There is a weekly departmental teaching session and monthly clinical governance meetings, in which the post holder is expected to actively participate.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for detailed description of role, person specification and information on department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for detailed description of role, person specification and information on department.
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of appointment and with a current licence to practice
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.
- Evidence of achievement of ST3/4 competences, or equivalent, in a relevant specialty at time of application, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback or equivalent and in line with GMC standards of Good Medical Practice
Clinical Expertise
Essential
- oUp-to-date ALS/ATLS certificate or equivalent oOut of hours experience relevant to the post oExperience in a surgical specialty at time of appointment oAble to critically assess own clinical practice/skills and accept constructive criticism and act on it accordingly
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk, able to prioritise clinical need and know when to seek help
- Aptitude for practical skills required for the post e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, visuo-spatial awareness
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of appointment and with a current licence to practice
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.
- Evidence of achievement of ST3/4 competences, or equivalent, in a relevant specialty at time of application, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback or equivalent and in line with GMC standards of Good Medical Practice
Clinical Expertise
Essential
- oUp-to-date ALS/ATLS certificate or equivalent oOut of hours experience relevant to the post oExperience in a surgical specialty at time of appointment oAble to critically assess own clinical practice/skills and accept constructive criticism and act on it accordingly
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk, able to prioritise clinical need and know when to seek help
- Aptitude for practical skills required for the post e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, visuo-spatial awareness
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).
