Job summary
The post holder will be one of 2 microsurgical fellows in the Department who will be expected to work together and provide guidance to the more junior Registrars in General Plastic Surgery. The successful applicant will be expected to have the experience for clinical activity as laid out in the job description. The post holder should have passed the FRCS(Plast) or equivalent exam at the time of commencing in post. The post-holder is encouraged to partake in and publish projects that have been established, as well as newer studies, and present the results at local and national meetings. Microsurgical experience such as previous Fellowship is desirable but not essential.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will see all patients admitted to the Plastic Surgery Unit and perform a daily ward round with the other Specialist Registrars and junior doctors. The post-holder is required to see plastic surgical emergency patients in the Emergency Departments of the Trust Hospitals and patients referred to the service from other specialties in the Trust. The Fellow will be expected to provide support to the Major Trauma Centre at St Mary's Hospital. The Fellow will be expected to assist Consultants in the operating theatre and will undertake elective and emergency surgery personally, with supervision when appropriate. The Fellow will attend weekly outpatient clinics.
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Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fellow with their colleagues will ensure adequate teaching and supervision is provided for the Plastic Surgery junior doctors. It is the responsibility of the Fellow to ensure that communication within the Plastic Surgery service is as effective as possible, keeping both the Consultants and Senior Nursing staff informed of the clinical management of all patients admitted to the Plastic Surgery wards.
Detailed protocols for clinical management are available in the department which the postholder is expected to adhere to at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fellow with their colleagues will ensure adequate teaching and supervision is provided for the Plastic Surgery junior doctors. It is the responsibility of the Fellow to ensure that communication within the Plastic Surgery service is as effective as possible, keeping both the Consultants and Senior Nursing staff informed of the clinical management of all patients admitted to the Plastic Surgery wards.
Detailed protocols for clinical management are available in the department which the postholder is expected to adhere to at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Desirable
- MD or equivalent
- FRCS(Plast) or equivalent
Relevant experience
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Desirable
- Year 7/8 on Specialist training or CCT.
- Previous microsurgical experience
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Desirable
- Previous microsurgical experience in raising flaps and anastomoses
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Completed audits in previous year
Academic achievements includin
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Desirable
- Evidence of regular published clinical research and presentations at national level
Teaching/Training
Desirable
- Evidence of experience and skills in junior doctor training
Language
Essential
- Ability to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Desirable
- MD or equivalent
- FRCS(Plast) or equivalent
Relevant experience
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Desirable
- Year 7/8 on Specialist training or CCT.
- Previous microsurgical experience
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Desirable
- Previous microsurgical experience in raising flaps and anastomoses
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Completed audits in previous year
Academic achievements includin
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Desirable
- Evidence of regular published clinical research and presentations at national level
Teaching/Training
Desirable
- Evidence of experience and skills in junior doctor training
Language
Essential
- Ability to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
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).
