Job summary
Applications are invited for a consultant post in the Plastic and Reconstructive surgery department at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
This is a FULL-TIME Locum position with a view to being substantive.
There is very close collaboration between the Plastic and Orthopaedic Hand Surgeons with regular MDT clinics with our specialist paramedical teams. We are fully supported by ESP Hand therapists plus our well-staffed hand therapy service. We are also a tertiary hand trauma centre and register as such with FESSH.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job will mean the successful candidate will be expected to be part of the general trauma on call and work collaboratively with colleagues to treat the more complex hand and wrist injuries. Within their elective practice, there will be skin cancer and general plastic surgery commitments alongside the Hand elective workload. They will ideally develop a service that complements their colleagues and enhances the ability of the department to meet the needs of our patients.
The successful post holder will participate in a week and weekend Trauma on-call rota providing emergency services to Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Candidates should show evidence of a commitment to improving patient outcomes and have the enthusiasm and personality to help develop their subspecialist interest.
The successful applicant will be an excellent team player who is willing to be flexible and develop skills within a cohesive department. In addition, we are looking for a surgeon who will contribute to audit, participate in and initiate research and who will be actively involved in clinical governance, administration and other management tasks. Alongside these aspects, the appointee will participate in the training of medical students and junior doctors. The trust has a large teaching department with simulation suite and a wet lab with human tissue licence, in additional course are run as part of the RCS England and BAPRAS portfolios.
About us
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of only two teaching hospital trusts in West Yorkshire and has a turnover in excess of £400m per annum and employs over 6,400 staff. The Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute services, supported by an extensive community service offer, offering a range of care provision to almost all patients
We have two main hospital sites: Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital. Maternity Services are centralised at the maternity unit on the Bradford Royal Infirmary site which includes our neonatal unit. The main theatres and emergency admissions are located at Bradford Royal Infirmary while St Luke's Hospital provides a large outpatient facility and wards for therapy and rehabilitation. In 2021/22 our Trust services delivered 5,525 babies, performed 13,102 operations in theatre and handled 423,154 outpatient appointments. We had 108,503 attendances at our Emergency Department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be supported in developing their sub-specialist interest and join the team as we enter the next phase of developing the hand unit providing an opportunity to shape the future of our service. The surgeon will undertake elective and emergency hand surgery for adult and paediatric patients. The post includes a general on-call including upper limb trauma and peripheral commitments as part of our hub and spoke service. The department has very good links within several Multi-Disciplinary Teams, particularly Orthopaedics, Head and Neck, Skin Cancer and Breast.
The successful candidate will be welcomed into a friendly unit and encouraged to contribute to the general work of the department including undergraduate and post-graduate teaching, research, clinical management and effective team working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be supported in developing their sub-specialist interest and join the team as we enter the next phase of developing the hand unit providing an opportunity to shape the future of our service. The surgeon will undertake elective and emergency hand surgery for adult and paediatric patients. The post includes a general on-call including upper limb trauma and peripheral commitments as part of our hub and spoke service. The department has very good links within several Multi-Disciplinary Teams, particularly Orthopaedics, Head and Neck, Skin Cancer and Breast.
The successful candidate will be welcomed into a friendly unit and encouraged to contribute to the general work of the department including undergraduate and post-graduate teaching, research, clinical management and effective team working.
Person Specification
Application Form
Essential
- Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Plastic Surgery
- Ability to perform the requirements of the post
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Computer skills
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (UK) or equivalent
- We are one team oWe trust each other and work together oWe talk clearly and honestly. oWe make every penny count. oWe get better all the time
- We care oWe are kind and compassionate. oWe take ownership and keep our word. oWe are passionate, proud and committed. oWe say thank you.
- We value people oWe respect each other and our patients oWe embrace difference oWe support each other oWe say when we have done well and learn from mistakes
Desirable
- Willingness to work flexibly
Person Specification
Application Form
Essential
- Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Plastic Surgery
- Ability to perform the requirements of the post
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Computer skills
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (UK) or equivalent
- We are one team oWe trust each other and work together oWe talk clearly and honestly. oWe make every penny count. oWe get better all the time
- We care oWe are kind and compassionate. oWe take ownership and keep our word. oWe are passionate, proud and committed. oWe say thank you.
- We value people oWe respect each other and our patients oWe embrace difference oWe support each other oWe say when we have done well and learn from mistakes
Desirable
- Willingness to work flexibly
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).
