Job summary
This is a substantive full-time consultant post in the Plastic Surgery Department with a major interest in Skin Oncology, commencing on or after 1st March 2024. The ideal applicant for this post should also have experience with the management of general plastic surgery conditions and plastic surgery trauma.
The Skin Oncology Service is a regional service. The post-holder will join Mr Ewan Wilson (Service Lead), Mr Antonio Orlando and Mr Iraklis Delikonstantinou in delivering this service.
North Bristol NHS Trust Skin Cancer Oncology Unit is a tertiary and often quaternary cancer centre. We offer the full range of ablative procedures, parotidectomy, neck/axilla/groin and pelvic dissections as well as electrochemotherapy. Provision for development within the role will be made.
The department is actively involved in national and international research projects and the successful candidate will be encouraged to participate.
Medical and radiation oncology which includes Gamma Knife therapy is provided at the Bristol Haematology Oncology Centre (BHOC) at The Bristol Royal Infirmary Hospital. There are strong links to provide seamless transition of patients.
Main duties of the job
The work of the Plastic Surgery Department covers a wide range of congenital and acquired conditions including skin cancer, hand surgery, lower limb trauma, breast reconstruction, head and neck malignancy, sarcoma, burns service and laser therapy. Combined clinics are held in association with other specialists including head and neck surgery, Ortho-Plastics, oncologists and dermatology. Specialist clinics include; hands, pigmented lesions, sarcoma and breast reconstruction.
There are dedicated plastics and burns general anaesthetic operating theatres and three local anaesthetic operating theatres, with 24-hour access to general emergency theatres where out of hours trauma cases are undertaken. The post-holder will be provided with secretarial support and office accommodation, which will be shared with other members of the consultant team.
There will be an on-call commitment to delivering an emergency adult and paediatric plastic surgery service and applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general plastic surgery.
The successful candidate will join a further 23 consultants who offer plastic surgery and burns service to patients from the northern part of the South West region. The department has dedicated emergency plastic surgery beds on Gate 33A, including seven burns unit beds, and shares elective capacity with other specialties on Gate 7A. There is access to ITU and HDU beds.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for healthcare in the South-West in a number of fields and is also one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK. We have links to the University of Bristol, the University of Bath and the University of the West of England. Our annual turnover is £532 million, and we employ over 8,000 staff delivering healthcare across Southmead Hospital Bristol, Cossham Hospital, Bristol Centre for Enablement and within the local community of Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We aim to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a great experience for everyone who uses our services: exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We treat some of the most difficult medical conditions, in an increasingly complex patient population.
Our vision is to realise the great potential of our organisation by empowering our skilled and caring staff to deliver high-quality, financially sustainable services in state of-the-art facilities. Clinical outcomes will be excellent and with a spirit of openness and candour we will ensure an outstanding experience for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for delivering a high quality Skin Oncology Service for Adult patients at Southmead Hospital.
On-Call commitment of 1 in 13 out of hours and 1 in 13 Service weeks as the Consultant of the week to deliver Emergency Plastics Service at Southmead Hospital and Bristol Children's Hospital. Both sites has junior surgical staff on call to cover for emergency workload and post operative patient care.
Please see detailed job description in Candidate Pack, with proposed job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for delivering a high quality Skin Oncology Service for Adult patients at Southmead Hospital.
On-Call commitment of 1 in 13 out of hours and 1 in 13 Service weeks as the Consultant of the week to deliver Emergency Plastics Service at Southmead Hospital and Bristol Children's Hospital. Both sites has junior surgical staff on call to cover for emergency workload and post operative patient care.
Please see detailed job description in Candidate Pack, with proposed job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent (for non-UK applicants)
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC and appear on the Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery or be within 6 months of obtaining
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 6 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of routine plastic surgery conditions.
- Experience, training and interest in Skin Oncology.
- Experience and training in surgical management of common, non-specialised conditions in children, including trauma.
- Familiarity with the management of hand trauma.
Desirable
- 6-12 microsurgery fellowship in an approved UK or overseas position involving the management of skin oncology
Further Training, Management and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience in audit
Desirable
- Up to date evidence of completion of audits
- Completion of a general management course or programme
Research, Teaching and Publications
Essential
Desirable
- NIHR Good Clinical Practice qualification
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Teaching Qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Surgical Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
Desirable
- Ability to teach effectively
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent (for non-UK applicants)
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC and appear on the Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery or be within 6 months of obtaining
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 6 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of routine plastic surgery conditions.
- Experience, training and interest in Skin Oncology.
- Experience and training in surgical management of common, non-specialised conditions in children, including trauma.
- Familiarity with the management of hand trauma.
Desirable
- 6-12 microsurgery fellowship in an approved UK or overseas position involving the management of skin oncology
Further Training, Management and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience in audit
Desirable
- Up to date evidence of completion of audits
- Completion of a general management course or programme
Research, Teaching and Publications
Essential
Desirable
- NIHR Good Clinical Practice qualification
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Teaching Qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Surgical Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
Desirable
- Ability to teach effectively
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
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).
