Job summary
The post will offer excellent clinical experience in Plastic Surgery with a focus on surgical oncology including microsurgical reconstruction, working closely with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of surgical specialties, medical and clinical oncology. The post could suit those wishing to gain specialist Plastic Surgery experience prior to embarking on a training programme. The post provides excellent opportunities to build surgical skills and there is good scope for audit and publications.
The overall clinical workload will involve management of inpatients, attendance at theatre and outpatient sessions along with presenting at MDTs.
This post is designed to support specialised oncologic plastic surgery and reconstruction at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust which is a tertiary referral centre for the treatment of cancer. It will provide the appointee with excellent opportunities to further operative experience and clinical management of oncological surgery patients.
The job is a full time post with potential to join the on-call rota at the middle-grade level. This is currently banded at 40% and will be reviewed with the successful applicant on appointment.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to be involved in all areas of oncologic plastic surgery and microsurgical reconstruction, providing cover where necessary. The appointee will work closely with the 4 Consultants, the Specialty Doctor and the Registrars who rotate through the unit. They will get involve with all aspects of oncological plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery and microsurgery.
There will be the opportunity to take part in the Surgical Oncology on-call rota covering plastic, gynaecology, urology and colorectal surgery patients.
The successful candidate will have regular outpatient clinics and will be expected to attend both local and general anaesthetic lists, where there will be excellent opportunities to perform and learn new surgical procedures under varying levels of supervision dependent upon the experience of the appointee
Specific Duties will include:
- Participation in the primary care of patients admitted to The Christie
- To oversee the daily care of inpatients, as an integral part of the plastics team
- Attendance at outpatient clinics and theatre lists as required by the supervising consultant.
- Management of dedicated single stream clinics with new and follow-up patients running alongside a consultant's clinic
- Monitoring of plastic surgery flaps
About us
We are one of only two nationally commissioned hospitals in the country offering surgical treatment for patients with pseudomyxoma and peritoneal metastases of colorectal origin. We provide cytoreductive surgery with heated intra-peritoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for appendix tumours, pseudomyxoma peritoneii (PMP) and colorectal cancer.
In 2007 we installed the first Da Vinci operating robot in the North West and in 2015 expanded our robotic program with the purchase of 2 Da Vinci Si robots to replace the original. We currently robotically treat prostate, renal (partial nephrectomy), rectal, gynae and uterine cancers, as well as selected joint operations for complex cases.
The department consists of two inpatient wards (38 beds), an Oncology Critical Care Unit, 5 operating theatres, and the Integrated Procedures Unit.
Plastic Surgery
Mr D Mowatt (Consultant Onco-plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon)
Mr D Oudit (Consultant Onco-plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon)
Mr D Kosutic (Consultant Onco-plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon)
Dr K Gajanan (Specialty Doctor in Onco-plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose
This post is designed primarily to provide experience and training in specialised oncologic plastic surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery and microsurgery at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust which is a tertiary referral centre for the treatment of cancer.
The successful candidate would gain considerable experience in all areas of oncologic plastic surgery and microsurgical reconstruction, working closely with the four Consultant Plastic Surgeons. There will be the opportunity to gain insight and experience in the principles and techniques of modern Oncological practice through the close relationship that exists with the other oncologic specialties and there are exciting opportunities to gain experience in treatments such as photodynamic therapy, electrochemotherapy and laparoscopic ileo-inguinal dissection. The post would be ideal for a trainee close to the process of applying for their consultant position.
Possession of the FRCS(Plast), or an equivalent recognised accreditation in Plastic Surgery is essential, and interest in research and teaching is desirable. Candidates will have undergone recognised specialist training and already have experience in plastic surgery oncology including microvascular reconstruction.
Candidates who are unable for personal reasons to work full time are eligible to apply and, if successful, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with the Consultant Body.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This will offer excellent clinical experience in Plastic surgery, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams consisting of other onco-surgical specialities, medical and clinical oncology.
The overall clinical workload will involve management of in-patients, attendance at theatre and outpatient sessions, MDTs and working closely with the clinical nurse specialists within the department.
The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to the Consultants
- Mr D. Mowatt - Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
- Mr D. Oudit - Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon / Clinical Lead
- Mr D. Kosutic - Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeo
The Consultants have access to surgical beds on Ward 10 which are allocated according to need. There is a surgical day case unit with facilities for preoperative assessment. The Anaesthetic service is provided by the Department of Anaesthesia at the Christie by the Clinical Director Dr Pawel Aryszynski supported via a SLA for anaesthesia with The University Hospital South Manchester. All Consultant Surgeons and Anaesthetists with sessional commitments to the Christie Hospital are members of the Directorate of Surgery and Anaesthetics in the division of Cancer Centre Services.
The department of plastic surgery at The Christie has effectively two separate roles; one is in the area of the management of skin and soft tissue tumours that need removal and secondly, the team provides a reconstructive service for the aforementioned group and for patients requiring reconstruction following breast, colorectal, gynaecological and urological surgery. The team also integrates with the nationally funded NF1 and NF2 services.
The successful candidate would also gain considerable experience and training in microsurgery.
There is a monthly plastic surgery clinical meeting, a regular audit programme and a teaching and education programme that the appointee would be actively involved in. The Specialist Nurse Practitioner runs a suturing course for both undergraduate and post graduate students.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose
This post is designed primarily to provide experience and training in specialised oncologic plastic surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery and microsurgery at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust which is a tertiary referral centre for the treatment of cancer.
The successful candidate would gain considerable experience in all areas of oncologic plastic surgery and microsurgical reconstruction, working closely with the four Consultant Plastic Surgeons. There will be the opportunity to gain insight and experience in the principles and techniques of modern Oncological practice through the close relationship that exists with the other oncologic specialties and there are exciting opportunities to gain experience in treatments such as photodynamic therapy, electrochemotherapy and laparoscopic ileo-inguinal dissection. The post would be ideal for a trainee close to the process of applying for their consultant position.
Possession of the FRCS(Plast), or an equivalent recognised accreditation in Plastic Surgery is essential, and interest in research and teaching is desirable. Candidates will have undergone recognised specialist training and already have experience in plastic surgery oncology including microvascular reconstruction.
Candidates who are unable for personal reasons to work full time are eligible to apply and, if successful, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with the Consultant Body.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This will offer excellent clinical experience in Plastic surgery, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams consisting of other onco-surgical specialities, medical and clinical oncology.
The overall clinical workload will involve management of in-patients, attendance at theatre and outpatient sessions, MDTs and working closely with the clinical nurse specialists within the department.
The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to the Consultants
- Mr D. Mowatt - Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
- Mr D. Oudit - Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon / Clinical Lead
- Mr D. Kosutic - Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeo
The Consultants have access to surgical beds on Ward 10 which are allocated according to need. There is a surgical day case unit with facilities for preoperative assessment. The Anaesthetic service is provided by the Department of Anaesthesia at the Christie by the Clinical Director Dr Pawel Aryszynski supported via a SLA for anaesthesia with The University Hospital South Manchester. All Consultant Surgeons and Anaesthetists with sessional commitments to the Christie Hospital are members of the Directorate of Surgery and Anaesthetics in the division of Cancer Centre Services.
The department of plastic surgery at The Christie has effectively two separate roles; one is in the area of the management of skin and soft tissue tumours that need removal and secondly, the team provides a reconstructive service for the aforementioned group and for patients requiring reconstruction following breast, colorectal, gynaecological and urological surgery. The team also integrates with the nationally funded NF1 and NF2 services.
The successful candidate would also gain considerable experience and training in microsurgery.
There is a monthly plastic surgery clinical meeting, a regular audit programme and a teaching and education programme that the appointee would be actively involved in. The Specialist Nurse Practitioner runs a suturing course for both undergraduate and post graduate students.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds or have held a National Training Number in Plastic surgery
- FRCS (plast) or equivalent
- Fully registered medical practitioner
Desirable
- To show a broad range of publication and research activity
Trainig
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Plastic Surgery
- Previous exposure to Microsurgery
Experinece
Essential
- Possession of a genuine interest in Plastic Oncology and Reconstruction Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients in a supervised basis
- Evidence of self audit
Desirable
- Ability to audit and critically appraise clinical care delivery by a multidisciplinary team
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
Desirable
- Interest in teaching non medical staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds or have held a National Training Number in Plastic surgery
- FRCS (plast) or equivalent
- Fully registered medical practitioner
Desirable
- To show a broad range of publication and research activity
Trainig
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Plastic Surgery
- Previous exposure to Microsurgery
Experinece
Essential
- Possession of a genuine interest in Plastic Oncology and Reconstruction Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients in a supervised basis
- Evidence of self audit
Desirable
- Ability to audit and critically appraise clinical care delivery by a multidisciplinary team
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
Desirable
- Interest in teaching non medical staff
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
