Job summary
Required
to fill this new post within the Plastic Surgery Department at the Leeds
General Infirmary.
The successful applicant should possess
the FRCS (Plast) (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist
Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within
a training programme within the UK. In
accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of
doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Applicants should have established
skills in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and its related specialties. A
strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest
is desirable.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
Methods
to Improve Efficiency in a Microsurgical Breast unit
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: Tuesday
30 January 2024
Main duties of the job
You would need to be able to
independently undertake microsurgical Breast reconstruction, alongside, and
working closely with, the Breast MDT.
You will also be expected to support the Plastic Surgery Service in
Leeds by undertaking a range of reconstructive and plastic surgery.
The Unit at Leeds undertakes all
aspects of Breast reconstructive surgery, with a strong reputation in
microsurgery. The surgeons work closely with
allied specialties, with joint clinic and theatre activity, to provide a highly
regarded service.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital
trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical
technology. We care for people from all
over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
we are
looking for a suitable colleague to join us as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon
with an interest in Breast Reconstructive Surgery. The successful candidate
would also be expected to support the Plastic
Surgery Service in Leeds by undertaking a wide range of reconstructive
and plastic surgery.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
To
independently undertake Microvascular Breast Reconstructive Surgery
To
provide a General Plastic Surgery service to the people of Leeds.
To enable the Speciality to meet the inpatient
and outpatient access targets, local performance
standards and quality standards, as necessary by working co-operatively.
Opportunity to develop further interests within
the Plastic Surgery department service, including research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
we are
looking for a suitable colleague to join us as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon
with an interest in Breast Reconstructive Surgery. The successful candidate
would also be expected to support the Plastic
Surgery Service in Leeds by undertaking a wide range of reconstructive
and plastic surgery.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
To
independently undertake Microvascular Breast Reconstructive Surgery
To
provide a General Plastic Surgery service to the people of Leeds.
To enable the Speciality to meet the inpatient
and outpatient access targets, local performance
standards and quality standards, as necessary by working co-operatively.
Opportunity to develop further interests within
the Plastic Surgery department service, including research.
Person Specification
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Breast Reconstruction and Plastic Surgery.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in microvascular breast reconstruction.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Other Requirements
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration - YOUR NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.
- Basic medical qualification
- FRCS (Plast)
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree.
- ATLS Provider.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Plastic Surgery.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Person Specification
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Breast Reconstruction and Plastic Surgery.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in microvascular breast reconstruction.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Other Requirements
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration - YOUR NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.
- Basic medical qualification
- FRCS (Plast)
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree.
- ATLS Provider.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Plastic Surgery.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
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).
