Trust Doctor in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The timetable of commitments for junior trainees include operating sessions, Dressing Clinic sessions, sessions covering routine ward duties and pre-admission clinics, and local anaesthetic list, and out-patient session. The routine work includes care of acute and elective patients, attendance at theatre lists and out-patient clinics.

The Plastic Surgery Unit has 18 adult beds, separate paediatric beds and beds on a dedicated High Dependency Unit. A daily dressing clinic with a separate Sister and staff also operates within the Unit. There are 21 general anaesthetic and 7 local anaesthetic lists per week.

Both Leeds hospitals have busy Accident and Emergency Departments and general Plastic Surgery emergencies are referred to the Unit. The Unit takes acute hand emergencies on a rota with Orthopaedics and many trauma cases are treated as combined procedures with the Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Outside of the main Unit at Leeds General Infirmary, Plastic Surgery out-patient clinics are held at St. Jamess University Hospital, which the Specialist Registrar will attend when working for different firms. In addition, combined clinics with appropriate departments are held in head and neck oncology, rheumatology, sarcoma, breast, melanoma, non melanoma skin cancer.

A congenital hand service and brachial plexus injury service is also provided for the Region in addition to a craniofacial service. Close ties exist with Orthopaedic surgery, Gynaecology, General Surgery and Neurosurgery to provide reconstructive services for these specialities and there are links with the Maxillo-Facial Department enabling trainees to attend MDT cleft lip & palate clinics.

The successful applicant will also have to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation, when practicable with his colleagues both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the profession and the Department of Health & Social Security that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

This will depend upon prior experience and can be discussed. It is expected that the levels of responsibility will be that of ST1 or above, and the successful candidate will receive supervision from a named consultant with responsibility to develop the individuals e-portfolio or equivalent.

TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

Research : Demonstrate participation in research and audit

Person Specification

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

Essential

• 4 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Demonstrates respect for all
• Capacity to work effectively with others
• Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
• Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
• Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances

Desirable

• Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
• Successful completion of relevant skills course(s),
• Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)