Job summary
We wish to appoint a Clinical Fellow (ST3+ equivalent) in Plastic Surgery.
This post is primarily based at Bradford Royal Infirmary however there will be travel to St Luke's Hospital and Westcliffe Health Centre as required.The job will cover ward, out-patients and theatre duties. The successful candidate will be exposed to trauma as well as elective plastic surgery procedures inclusive of Paediatric Plastic Surgery procedures. The department deals with elective and acute hand and lower limb pathology, facial soft tissue injury , free tissue transfer for head and neck and breast reconstruction and works closely with the department of dermatology in the provision of skin cancer care.
The successful candidate will take part in the 24 hour on-call rota. A standard working week is 40 hours. The post attracts additional supplements for working on the out of hours rota.
Training, educational and research opportunities are available to develop the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Fellow will share the assessment and management of inpatient care of all Plastic Surgery patients in Bradford Royal Infirmary.In practice and in the interests of their training all junior staff are expected to have a working involvement in the management of all Inpatients. The Fellow will attend all Consultant and Specialty Registrar ward rounds and manage emergencies when on call. The Fellow will be on the Registrar out of hours rota.
The Registrar is encouraged to attend major operating lists each week. Opportunities are provided to operate under Consultant/Specialty Registrar supervision or independently, depending on experience.
The post holder accepts that he/she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with colleagues, both Senior and Junior.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job will cover ward, out-patients and theatre duties including an out of hours on-call. The post is educationally sound and well supported with excellent opportunities for gaining experience in Plastic Surgery. Where possible, candidates will be encouraged to attend meetings and courses. Candidates will be assigned an educational supervisor and expected to complete logbooks and ISCP etc. There are opportunities in research, audit and quality improvement projects. The post holders Supervising Consultant will be allocated upon job commencement.
Learning Objectives:
The successful applicant will be exposed to elective and emergency plastic surgery patients. He/she will gain experience in how to approach clinical situations in plastic surgery starting from the initial consultation, making the diagnosis, to clerking and preparing the patients for theatre, post-operative management, and short, medium and long term follow-up in outpatient clinics. Experience will be gained in handling of tissue and managing wounds as well as performing basic plastic surgical procedures. There will be exposure to the team approach within the specialty as well working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This will include attending specialist clinics, assisting in theatre, and liaising with other specialties.
Clinical experience:
The post provides good experience in management of wounds, tissue handling, suturing techniques, and excision of benign and malignant skin lesions. The post also provides exposure paediatric and adult plastic surgery emergencies including hand injuries, facial trauma and skin cancer. The successful candidate should have a logbook and portfolio which demonstrates their previous experience commensurate with the skills required to practice at this level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job will cover ward, out-patients and theatre duties including an out of hours on-call. The post is educationally sound and well supported with excellent opportunities for gaining experience in Plastic Surgery. Where possible, candidates will be encouraged to attend meetings and courses. Candidates will be assigned an educational supervisor and expected to complete logbooks and ISCP etc. There are opportunities in research, audit and quality improvement projects. The post holders Supervising Consultant will be allocated upon job commencement.
Learning Objectives:
The successful applicant will be exposed to elective and emergency plastic surgery patients. He/she will gain experience in how to approach clinical situations in plastic surgery starting from the initial consultation, making the diagnosis, to clerking and preparing the patients for theatre, post-operative management, and short, medium and long term follow-up in outpatient clinics. Experience will be gained in handling of tissue and managing wounds as well as performing basic plastic surgical procedures. There will be exposure to the team approach within the specialty as well working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This will include attending specialist clinics, assisting in theatre, and liaising with other specialties.
Clinical experience:
The post provides good experience in management of wounds, tissue handling, suturing techniques, and excision of benign and malignant skin lesions. The post also provides exposure paediatric and adult plastic surgery emergencies including hand injuries, facial trauma and skin cancer. The successful candidate should have a logbook and portfolio which demonstrates their previous experience commensurate with the skills required to practice at this level.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practice safely / Commitment for managing professional development
- Clinical governance / audit experience
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Out of hours experience relevant to job
- Experience in the specialty beyond ST3 or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview.
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Acute care safe - up to date ATLS
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge Exam
- ATLS Instructors Certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of ST2 / CT2 competencies in the specialty at time of application
- Specialty specific requirements eg MRCS
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practice safely / Commitment for managing professional development
- Clinical governance / audit experience
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Out of hours experience relevant to job
- Experience in the specialty beyond ST3 or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview.
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Acute care safe - up to date ATLS
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge Exam
- ATLS Instructors Certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of ST2 / CT2 competencies in the specialty at time of application
- Specialty specific requirements eg MRCS
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
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
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).
