Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon post with an interest in Breast Reconstruction and Microsurgery.
The successful applicant should be fully trained in all aspects of plastic surgery and have a sub specialist interest in microsurgical breast reconstruction. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the service, assisting colleagues with other key specialties including trauma, perineal reconstruction, skin, and contributing to the general furtherance of our Plastics Surgery Business Unit - which already has an outstanding reputation, both nationally and internationally, for highly specialised services, including tertiary facial palsy, breast surgery, melanoma and complex hand injuries.
Applicants must hold the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent, and have completed a period of higher professional training, including a microsurgery fellowship. Applicants should possess the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent, or be within six months of CCT at time of application.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to participate in the service, assisting colleagues with other key specialties including trauma, perineal reconstruction, skin, and contributing to the general furtherance of our Plastics Surgery Business Unit - which already has an outstanding reputation, both nationally and internationally, for highly specialised services, including tertiary facial palsy, breast surgery, melanoma and complex hand injuries.
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.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
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
The post holder will be based at the Queen Victoria Hospital, although mid-way through the post they will be required to provide backfill at UHSX, in order to support its lower limb trauma service.the post holder will also be expected to participate in the service assisting colleagues with the management of trauma. The Consultants in the department have continued to develop subspecialist interests and make cross referrals to each other where appropriate.The post holder will be expected to demonstrate skills that would complement and expand the existing skill mix in breast reconstruction.The post holder will have access to an office, which may be shared, and desk along with secretarial support. Secretarial support is team-based and provided by the secretaries and coordinators.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be based at the Queen Victoria Hospital, although mid-way through the post they will be required to provide backfill at UHSX, in order to support its lower limb trauma service.the post holder will also be expected to participate in the service assisting colleagues with the management of trauma. The Consultants in the department have continued to develop subspecialist interests and make cross referrals to each other where appropriate.The post holder will be expected to demonstrate skills that would complement and expand the existing skill mix in breast reconstruction.The post holder will have access to an office, which may be shared, and desk along with secretarial support. Secretarial support is team-based and provided by the secretaries and coordinators.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Successful completion of FRCS(Plast) or equivalent at time of application
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of NHS working practices
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Successful completion of FRCS(Plast) or equivalent at time of application
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of NHS working practices
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
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Queen Victoria NHS Foundation Trust
Holyte Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
Employer's website
https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
