Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Burn Surgeon. The post has arisen due to the need to expand services to cope with the increasing demand.The Post holder will join a team of surgeons who provide the service in both the paediatric and adult burn centres of the Midlands. This single team currently works across two sites and applications are welcome from surgeons with either paediatric surgery, plastic surgery or trauma as their primary discipline.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be expected to take part in the delivery and development of clinical services within theTrust's Service and Financial Framework and in line with the Trust's clinical strategy.The post-holders will also be expected to participate in the activities of appropriate Departmental,Directorate or Trust Committees and Working Groups as required.
The post holder will be based at Birmingham Children's Hospital. It is full time 10PA job; however, lessthan full time is acceptable. The successful applicants would also be expected to participate in a 1:6 on-callrota covering both the pediatric burns center Birmingham Children Hospital and the adult burns center at theQueen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
The appointee will join the burn surgery team and will have the opportunity to develop an interest in an areaof general plastic surgery and /or laser therapy, along with their commitment to the burns service. It wouldbe expected that the major responsibilities of the posts are to the burns service (paediatric and adult ifappropriate). These posts would be suitable for candidates who have completed higher surgical training whohave a more specialist interest in the management of burns.An honorary contract will be sought for the successful candidates, to allow regular sessions to be worked inthe Adult Burn Centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
GMC Status
Essential
Desirable
- CTT plastic surgery with 6 months at time of interview
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS(Plast) or equivalent
- On the GMC Specialist Registration in Plastic Surgery. Or CCT in plastic surgery within 6 months at time of interview
Desirable
- A postgraduate degree / research degree in burns related topics, such as PhD or MD is highly desirable
- Medical Laser Certificate is highly desirable
Special Knowledge/Abilities/ and/or experience
Essential
- Specialist burns fellowship (6 months minimum) covering both adult and paediatric burns at post CCT/CESR level or at senior level post FRCS Plastic
- Wide experience in total burn care, at a senior level in the NHS including surgical and non-surgical management of complex and major burns, both acute care and long term reconstruction
- Experience in general plastic surgery
- Experience in Laser therapy
Personal Skills/ Qualities
Essential
- Conscientious and hardworking
- Positive contribution to MDTs.
- Flexibility in working pattern
- Able to work in a warm burns' theatre and under pressure.
- Excellent effective Team Working with all levels of staff.
- Good and effective communication skills with all colleagues and staff.
Person Specification
GMC Status
Essential
Desirable
- CTT plastic surgery with 6 months at time of interview
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS(Plast) or equivalent
- On the GMC Specialist Registration in Plastic Surgery. Or CCT in plastic surgery within 6 months at time of interview
Desirable
- A postgraduate degree / research degree in burns related topics, such as PhD or MD is highly desirable
- Medical Laser Certificate is highly desirable
Special Knowledge/Abilities/ and/or experience
Essential
- Specialist burns fellowship (6 months minimum) covering both adult and paediatric burns at post CCT/CESR level or at senior level post FRCS Plastic
- Wide experience in total burn care, at a senior level in the NHS including surgical and non-surgical management of complex and major burns, both acute care and long term reconstruction
- Experience in general plastic surgery
- Experience in Laser therapy
Personal Skills/ Qualities
Essential
- Conscientious and hardworking
- Positive contribution to MDTs.
- Flexibility in working pattern
- Able to work in a warm burns' theatre and under pressure.
- Excellent effective Team Working with all levels of staff.
- Good and effective communication skills with all colleagues and staff.
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
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
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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