Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Plastic Surgery 10 PA Job Plan-Applications for Job Share Welcome
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic substantive whole-time specialty doctor to join our thriving, extremely busy Plastic Surgery Department at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
We offer a comprehensive plastic surgery service which is provided by a dedicated multidisciplinary team consisting of medical consultants, consultant nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, a medical photographer and a team of outpatient nurses with a special interest in the treatment of skin conditions. The department benefits from a full range of diagnostic imaging and pathology support services; and has close links with St George's Hospital and St Johns Dermatological Society.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to work with clinical colleagues and local managers in providing a safe, efficient and effective service for Kingston Hospital. This will include the review of inpatients, provision of outpatient clinics, undertaken of minor operating lists and active participation in the Skin Cancer MDT support. This role is primarily to support our skin cancer service however will also cover general plastic surgery and ward referrals for patients with wound issues. There is no emergency on-call.
About us
The appointee will be expected to support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training. Research is encouraged and full facilities are available.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid license to practice. Registration with RCRS/MRCS is essential. GMC registration as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon is desirable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Jason Bartlett, Service Manager at Jason.bartlett1@nhs.net or 0208 934 2350
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Jason Bartlett, Service Manager at Jason.bartlett1@nhs.net or 0208 934 2350
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MD or equivalent
- MRCS
- CCST (on the specialist register or within 6 months of CCST)
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Multi-disciplinary specialist Plastic Surgery clinical working within a Hospital setting
Desirable
- An additional interest which complements the needs of the department
Skills (clinical)
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of multi-disciplinary specialist Plastic Surgery care
- Expert knowledge within field of clinical speciality
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work collaboratively with other teams
Skills (non-clinical)
Essential
- Compassionate clinician
- Motivated and ambitious
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Understanding of the NHS management structure
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Experience of clinical audit and change management
- Teaching experience in different settings
- Understanding of the strategic role of the doctor
- Good networking skills
- Excellent patient communication
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Management and Leadership Training
- Evidence of commitment to team building
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Quality issues
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching
Desirable
Management and Audit
Essential
- Effective participation in Clinical Governance and audit
Desirable
- Management experience in NHS
Research / Publications
Essential
- Personal experience of research relevant to the specialty
Desirable
- Ongoing research and audit
Personal skills
Essential
- Work independently
- Good communication skills
- Team Skills
- Good organizational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MD or equivalent
- MRCS
- CCST (on the specialist register or within 6 months of CCST)
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Multi-disciplinary specialist Plastic Surgery clinical working within a Hospital setting
Desirable
- An additional interest which complements the needs of the department
Skills (clinical)
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of multi-disciplinary specialist Plastic Surgery care
- Expert knowledge within field of clinical speciality
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work collaboratively with other teams
Skills (non-clinical)
Essential
- Compassionate clinician
- Motivated and ambitious
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Understanding of the NHS management structure
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Experience of clinical audit and change management
- Teaching experience in different settings
- Understanding of the strategic role of the doctor
- Good networking skills
- Excellent patient communication
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Management and Leadership Training
- Evidence of commitment to team building
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Quality issues
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching
Desirable
Management and Audit
Essential
- Effective participation in Clinical Governance and audit
Desirable
- Management experience in NHS
Research / Publications
Essential
- Personal experience of research relevant to the specialty
Desirable
- Ongoing research and audit
Personal skills
Essential
- Work independently
- Good communication skills
- Team Skills
- Good organizational skills
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).
