Job summary
The department of Plastic Surgery has developed into one of the premier centres for cancer reconstructions and supports a wide range of patient groups.Applications are invited for a Plastic Surgery Microvascular Fellow for an initial 6 month period. This Trust appointed post is open to all suitably qualified doctors. It is envisaged that senior registrars with a specialist interest in cancer reconstruction and Microvascular surgery will apply. Applicants must have completed basic surgical training and be in possession of MRCS, or equivalent. There will be an opportunity to contribute to research within the department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder willbe required to participate in a non-resident Plastic Surgery on-call rota; the position will be based on both the London and Surrey sites.
About us
The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre specialising in cancer in the UK.
Our mission is to continue to make a national and international contribution to cancer research and treatment, so that more people are cured and quality of life is improved for those with cancer. The Royal Marsden therefore plays an important role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge treatment.
The Trust's annual budget is £360 million and we employ over 3,500 staff, including 335 medical staff, across two sites located in Chelsea and Sutton (Surrey). Over 50,000 patients attend The Royal Marsden each year. We provide community services across the Borough of Sutton. We have a Chemotherapy Medical Daycare Unit at Kingston Hospital.
We have a reputation for delivering high quality performance. We were ranked joint first in the CQC national inpatient survey results, above average in national cancer patient experience survey and ranked first amongst teaching hospitals in the UK for our staff survey results.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for a more-detailed explanation of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for a more-detailed explanation of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Medical or Surgical Degree
- Possession of CCST or date within 6 months
- FRCS(Plast)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Breast Surgery in relation to surgical oncology including complex case management
- Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience in cancer management
- Logbook proven experience of microsurgical reconstruction
Skills
Essential
- Professional skills of a high Standard
- Evidence of commitment to teaching
- IT skills
Desirable
- Undertaken research in relevant Field
- Management experience
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Medical or Surgical Degree
- Possession of CCST or date within 6 months
- FRCS(Plast)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Breast Surgery in relation to surgical oncology including complex case management
- Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience in cancer management
- Logbook proven experience of microsurgical reconstruction
Skills
Essential
- Professional skills of a high Standard
- Evidence of commitment to teaching
- IT skills
Desirable
- Undertaken research in relevant Field
- Management experience
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).
