Job summary
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic doctors to join our Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
The Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is a dynamic, forward-thinking and busy department with a strong focus on education and training.
The Department contains the key subspecialties of Burns Surgery, Hand Surgery and Cranio-Facial Surgery.
Please note the Trust utilises the 2002 Doctors agreement for our out of training Clinical Fellow roles. As such they will carry an inclusive on call Banding for their additional hours. This is currently 1B (40%).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will join the first call (SHO/CT/PCT) on call rota which is presently a 1:11, (though this is subject to change). Although this post is not educationally approved, it does provide excellent opportunities to gain surgical experience in the subspecialties offered with the department.
Owing to the nature of this role we are interested in hearing from those with at least 2 years NHS experience.
About us
We provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have over 6,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We're one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff say they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children's unit at West Middlesex - in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate should demonstrate a genuine desire to pursue a career in Plastic Surgery; this placement will help to provide the candidate with key elements of experience and support with the aim of further career progression in the field. The position allows for internal rotation around the sub-specialty departments, including access to emergency and elective elements of care, equitable with Deanery CT experience.
Opportunities to be involved in teaching, research or clinical studies, audit and management exist, and are encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate should demonstrate a genuine desire to pursue a career in Plastic Surgery; this placement will help to provide the candidate with key elements of experience and support with the aim of further career progression in the field. The position allows for internal rotation around the sub-specialty departments, including access to emergency and elective elements of care, equitable with Deanery CT experience.
Opportunities to be involved in teaching, research or clinical studies, audit and management exist, and are encouraged.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registered
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCS / IMRCS (or equivalent)
- Previous Plastic Surgery experience
Eligibility
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Delivery of good acute clinical care
- Evidence of achievement of FY competencies
- Fitness To Practise - Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- all sections of application form completed fully according to written guidelines
Experience & Skills
Essential
- 2 Years NHS Experience
- Understands the principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice
- Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registered
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCS / IMRCS (or equivalent)
- Previous Plastic Surgery experience
Eligibility
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Delivery of good acute clinical care
- Evidence of achievement of FY competencies
- Fitness To Practise - Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- all sections of application form completed fully according to written guidelines
Experience & Skills
Essential
- 2 Years NHS Experience
- Understands the principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice
- Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others
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).