Job summary
Required to fill this replacement post
within Leeds Childrens Hospital at the Leeds General Infirmary.
This post will deliver 8 PAs supporting the Cleft
Lip and Palate team and will be based at Leeds General Infirmary. The
successful candidate will also support the team in providing tertiary Cleft Lip
and Palate Surgery clinics across the region.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS
TEAMS: Friday 6 June 2025
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should possess
CCT in a recognised cleft surgical specialty (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 primary and secondary cleft lip and palate surgery
in children and adults. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate
teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to
applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be
required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
'Factors
I believe are most important in the future delivery of high-quality and
effective cleft lip and palate surgery'.
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
The Cleft Lip and Palate Service based at Leeds General
Infirmary provides all aspects of multidisciplinary cleft care
and management across the Yorkshire regional network. Whilst all cleft surgery
is undertaken in Leeds at the General Infirmary other aspects of cleft care are
provided on a hub and spoke basis with regular network multidisciplinary
clinics in Bradford, York, Wakefield and Hull, as well as in Leeds. The
appointee to this new substantive post will work in conjunction with the
incumbent cleft surgeon who has reduced clinical activities to a part-time
basis. The post is available immediately however it is expected that the
successful applicant will take up this post within 2-3 months of appointment.
The service is fully
staffed by all members of a cleft multidisciplinary team and is supported by a
cleft administrative team including Cleft Co-ordinator and Audit Administrator.
The team enjoys good relations and mutual support with colleagues in Newcastle.
Leeds
childrens Hospital Childrens Services in Leeds has 280 inpatient
beds.The Clinical Service Unit employs a total of 80 consultants, 56 of
whom are Paediatricians providing general, specialist and community childrens
medical and surgical services.
Following a
review of Trust-wide acute hospital services, the centralisation of Childrens
inpatient services was be completed in 2010 on the Leeds General Infirmary
site.
ThefollowingestablishedspecialistchildrensservicesareprovidedfortheYorkshireareawithinthe
Northern and Yorkshire Region:
PaediatricMedicine
Neonatal
MedicineLGI and SJUH Neonatal Surgery
Oncology/Haematology,includingBMTU
Nephrology,DialysisandRenaltransplantation
Cystic Fibrosis and Respiratory
HepatologyandLiverTransplantation
Gastroenterology
CardiologyandCardiacSurgery
Neurosurgery
Neurology
Endocrinology Rheumatology
PaediatricSurgeryincludingUrology
Cleft Lip and Palate
IntensiveCare
Orthopaedics Plastics
ENT
Max-Fax Dental
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Cleft Lip and Palate Service based at Leeds General
Infirmary provides all aspects of multidisciplinary cleft care
and management across the Yorkshire regional network. Whilst all cleft surgery
is undertaken in Leeds at the General Infirmary other aspects of cleft care are
provided on a hub and spoke basis with regular network multidisciplinary
clinics in Bradford, York, Wakefield and Hull, as well as in Leeds. The
appointee to this new substantive post will work in conjunction with the
incumbent cleft surgeon who has reduced clinical activities to a part-time
basis. The post is available immediately however it is expected that the
successful applicant will take up this post within 2-3 months of appointment.
The service is fully
staffed by all members of a cleft multidisciplinary team and is supported by a
cleft administrative team including Cleft Co-ordinator and Audit Administrator.
The team enjoys good relations and mutual support with colleagues in Newcastle.
Leeds
childrens Hospital Childrens Services in Leeds has 280 inpatient
beds.The Clinical Service Unit employs a total of 80 consultants, 56 of
whom are Paediatricians providing general, specialist and community childrens
medical and surgical services.
Following a
review of Trust-wide acute hospital services, the centralisation of Childrens
inpatient services was be completed in 2010 on the Leeds General Infirmary
site.
ThefollowingestablishedspecialistchildrensservicesareprovidedfortheYorkshireareawithinthe
Northern and Yorkshire Region:
PaediatricMedicine
Neonatal
MedicineLGI and SJUH Neonatal Surgery
Oncology/Haematology,includingBMTU
Nephrology,DialysisandRenaltransplantation
Cystic Fibrosis and Respiratory
HepatologyandLiverTransplantation
Gastroenterology
CardiologyandCardiacSurgery
Neurosurgery
Neurology
Endocrinology Rheumatology
PaediatricSurgeryincludingUrology
Cleft Lip and Palate
IntensiveCare
Orthopaedics Plastics
ENT
Max-Fax Dental
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme at sub-speciality level (or equivalent) in a cleft surgical specialty.
- 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC specialist Register via:
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR (CP) proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- CESR/Portfolio pathway, or alternative routes to specialist registration, or an appropriate higher surgical qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice & eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in primary repair of cleft lip and/or palate and provision of secondary cleft surgery including revision cleft lip and palate surgery, surgical management of velopharyngeal incompetence and alveolar bone grafting.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in cleft surgery for adults including revision cleft lip and palate surgery, speech surgery and septo-rhinoplasty.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
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.
- *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. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme at sub-speciality level (or equivalent) in a cleft surgical specialty.
- 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC specialist Register via:
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR (CP) proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- CESR/Portfolio pathway, or alternative routes to specialist registration, or an appropriate higher surgical qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice & eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in primary repair of cleft lip and/or palate and provision of secondary cleft surgery including revision cleft lip and palate surgery, surgical management of velopharyngeal incompetence and alveolar bone grafting.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in cleft surgery for adults including revision cleft lip and palate surgery, speech surgery and septo-rhinoplasty.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
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.
- *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. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
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).
