Job summary
Applications
are invited for one post as a Senior Fellow with subspecialty interest in upper
limb and transplant surgery, which is available for a period of 6 months
initially with a possible extension, based on the training requirements of the
individual. The post is available from August 2024 but start date can be
flexible on mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job
The
routine work includes care of patients in the Leeds General Infirmary,
attendance at theatre lists and out-patient clinics where areas of need for
particular sub specialisation will be addressed with his supervising
consultant. These will need to be clearly defined from the outset by the
successful candidate.
The post is fulltime. The candidate will be expected
to have background training in Plastic Surgery to a high level and have
completed the FRCS (Plast) or equivalent.
About us
The
department provides a wide range of specialist plastic and reconstructive
surgery. The unit sub-specialises in comprehensive hand and upper limb surgery,
including congenital hand, adult hand and brachial plexus surgery, hand
transplant, head and neck malignancy, cleft and craniofacial surgery, sarcoma,
breast reconstruction, skin cancer and lower limb reconstruction - Leeds is a
Major Trauma Centre. The unit has a busy microvascular workload which the
trainees/fellows participate in.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
Senior Fellow position within the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and
Hand Surgery will be tailored to an individuals training requirement, but
provides high volume subspeciality training in reconstructive surgery.
The
routine work includes care of patients in the Leeds General Infirmary,
attendance at theatre lists and out-patient clinics where areas of need for
particular sub specialisation will be addressed with his supervising
consultant.
These
will need to be clearly defined from the outset by the successful candidate.
It
is expected that the successful candidate will be an experienced trainee in
Plastic Surgery or an accredited Plastic Surgeon eligible to take a Consultant
post either in the United Kingdom or overseas, with FRCS(Plast) or equivalent.
The appointee will therefore be expected to have appropriate skills in the
areas of plastic surgery and be prepared to develop them fully during the
course of the Fellowship. The fellow will be expected to attend and contribute
to the teaching programme and departmental audit meetings.
Duties
are mainly located at the Leeds General Infirmary and on occasions at St.
James's University Hospital and Chapel Allerton Hospital. Travelling allowances
are payable for peripheral clinics and to any cross city referrals which need
review.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
CONSULTANTS
Prof.
S.P.J. Kay
Mr.
M.I. Liddington
Mr.
C.H. Fenn
Mr.
A.H.S. Peach
Ms
G. Bourke
Mr
I. M. Smith
Mr
D. J. Thornton
Ms
C. Hernon
Mr
R.D Bains
Ms
J Goodenough
Mr
W Bhat
Mr
CC West
Mr
J Smith
Mr
A Hussain
Ms
L Touil
Mr
C Munson (Loc)
Mr
A Elbatawy (Loc)
Mr
D Leonard (Loc)
Ms
C Rivers (Loc)
Ms
R Rollett (Loc)
Other
Staff
5
Senior Fellows
7
Specialist Registrars
2
ST2
2
FY2
1
FY1
4
Trust Doctor
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
Senior Fellow position within the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and
Hand Surgery will be tailored to an individuals training requirement, but
provides high volume subspeciality training in reconstructive surgery.
The
routine work includes care of patients in the Leeds General Infirmary,
attendance at theatre lists and out-patient clinics where areas of need for
particular sub specialisation will be addressed with his supervising
consultant.
These
will need to be clearly defined from the outset by the successful candidate.
It
is expected that the successful candidate will be an experienced trainee in
Plastic Surgery or an accredited Plastic Surgeon eligible to take a Consultant
post either in the United Kingdom or overseas, with FRCS(Plast) or equivalent.
The appointee will therefore be expected to have appropriate skills in the
areas of plastic surgery and be prepared to develop them fully during the
course of the Fellowship. The fellow will be expected to attend and contribute
to the teaching programme and departmental audit meetings.
Duties
are mainly located at the Leeds General Infirmary and on occasions at St.
James's University Hospital and Chapel Allerton Hospital. Travelling allowances
are payable for peripheral clinics and to any cross city referrals which need
review.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
CONSULTANTS
Prof.
S.P.J. Kay
Mr.
M.I. Liddington
Mr.
C.H. Fenn
Mr.
A.H.S. Peach
Ms
G. Bourke
Mr
I. M. Smith
Mr
D. J. Thornton
Ms
C. Hernon
Mr
R.D Bains
Ms
J Goodenough
Mr
W Bhat
Mr
CC West
Mr
J Smith
Mr
A Hussain
Ms
L Touil
Mr
C Munson (Loc)
Mr
A Elbatawy (Loc)
Mr
D Leonard (Loc)
Ms
C Rivers (Loc)
Ms
R Rollett (Loc)
Other
Staff
5
Senior Fellows
7
Specialist Registrars
2
ST2
2
FY2
1
FY1
4
Trust Doctor
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS
- FRCS (Plast) or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 6 years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
- At least 4 years experience in medical/surgical specialities by the time of intended start date
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS
- FRCS (Plast) or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 6 years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
- At least 4 years experience in medical/surgical specialities by the time of intended start date
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
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).
