Job summary
This is a locum trust grade registrar training post in plastic surgery, with up to 3 posts available.
We are seeking enthusiastic colleagues to join our busy plastic surgery and hand surgery team based at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. Our department delivers a broad and general range of services including: adult and paediatric elective and emergency hand surgery, peripheral nerve injury surgery, breast reconstruction, head and neck surgery, major lower limb trauma, skin cancer, vascular malformations (national referral base), hypospadias, burns, pressure sore and pelvic defect reconstruction, diabetic foot care, spinal cord injuries wound and upper limb care, chest wall reconstruction, and electrochemotherapy. There are existing research links with the regional universities, and a collaborative regional research network. There is a new Academic Surgical Unit being developed across multiple specialties with the support of the Royal College of Surgeons and the University of York.
Main duties of the job
To maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Undertake any responsibility which relates to plastic and reconstructive surgery, both elective and emergency.
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences inc. sickness
Active involvement in audit
Continuing professional development (CPD)
Any other duties which may be required
Job Plan:
The posts will be available from February 2025 until August 2025 and there may be the opportunity to extend the contract. Each registrar will form part of a 1 in 7 rota for on call and emergency work. Each registrar will work for one of the consultant teams but will be expected to cross cover activities within the department.
About us
South Tees Hospitals is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England and also includes the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton. Spoke services are also provided around the region, such as in Redcar, Hartlepool and Stockton. The Friarage site is currently being developed further with a fully-funded new-build surgical elective hub. It has a recently built cancer centre with modern outpatient facilities.
Our Trust also covers a range of highly specialist tertiary services extending to 1.5 million people in Teesside and parts of Cumbria, Durham and North Yorkshire with leading expertise in heart disease, cancer, trauma, neurosciences, renal services and spinal injuries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is advertised on a whole time basis, although any candidate who is unable to work full time will be eligible to apply and, if appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed in consultation with the clinical director to support less than full time working.
Details of thefulljob description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
This vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.
Interviews are to be held on Wednesday 22nd January 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is advertised on a whole time basis, although any candidate who is unable to work full time will be eligible to apply and, if appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed in consultation with the clinical director to support less than full time working.
Details of thefulljob description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
This vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.
Interviews are to be held on Wednesday 22nd January 2025.
Person Specification
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Depth and breadth of experience to participate in the care of both elective and emergency hand and plastic surgery patients at registrar level
- Evidence of clinical audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of research or publications within plastic surgery
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and MRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise on-call demands
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors and colleagues
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Depth and breadth of experience to participate in the care of both elective and emergency hand and plastic surgery patients at registrar level
- Evidence of clinical audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of research or publications within plastic surgery
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and MRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise on-call demands
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors and colleagues
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
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).
