Job summary
A full-time post as Consultant in Plastic Surgery & Burns is available at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, based at Amersham Hospital, but with clinical commitments at High Wycombe General Hospital, Stoke Mandeville Hospital and potentially at the other peripheral hospitals our department serves. On call will be based at the acute site (Stoke Mandeville Hospital) but covers all the hospitals in the Trust. There is also scope for collaborative working with our neighbouring trusts and plastic surgery departments, as part of the Integrated Care Partnership.
Relocation support would be available to the successful candidate, as per the eligibility criteria in the Trust's Relocation Support Policy.
Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Planned AAC Interview Date is Monday 17 March 2025
Main duties of the job
This is a new post in a busy general plastic surgery and burns department that has a broad referral base. A key part of this post is to support the running and development of The New Skin Centre at Amersham Hospital. The focus is on skin cancer treatment and the integration of the delivery of care with the Dermatology team whilst working in an adjacent footprint. The acute aspect of this post has an emphasis on supporting senior cover for our regional burns unit (part of the London and South East England Burn Network) and the general acute plastic surgery on call (adults & Paediatrics). The on-call commitments will include 1 week in 9.5 consultant-led acute cover.
The successful applicant will join the current team of 10 consultants in this regional centre for plastic surgery and burns.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities are:-
Plastic surgery and burns service responsibilities including on call (1 week in 9.5)
Outpatient clinics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Wycombe General Hospital, Amersham Hospital and possibly other peripheral hospitals
Operating (emergency and elective)
Care of inpatients and outpatients
Clinical and other administration as required by agreement
Other SPAs are available as for roles such as teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates (including educational and clinical supervisor roles).
Participation in Clinical Governance
Departmental role within the team and or specifically Amersham Skin Centre
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities are:-
Plastic surgery and burns service responsibilities including on call (1 week in 9.5)
Outpatient clinics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Wycombe General Hospital, Amersham Hospital and possibly other peripheral hospitals
Operating (emergency and elective)
Care of inpatients and outpatients
Clinical and other administration as required by agreement
Other SPAs are available as for roles such as teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates (including educational and clinical supervisor roles).
Participation in Clinical Governance
Departmental role within the team and or specifically Amersham Skin Centre
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Ability to travel to and between sites
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant
- Evidence for surgical and clinical skills in Plastic surgery to undertake a consultant role
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English.
- Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit, research & quality improvement projects
- Knowledge of the NHS
- Management & Leadership training course and experience
- Computing skills
- Communication skills training
Experience
Essential
- General training in plastic surgery
- Extensive years WTE minimum in recognised training post
- Ability to make good decisions at consultant level
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent GMC registrable qualifications
- General training in plastic surgery and burns
- General training in skin cancer treatment including previous skin MDT involvement
- CCT in Plastic Surgery OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Plastic surgery. OR within three months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
- FRCS (Plast) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Fellowship or comparable training as demonstrated by logbook in skin cancer
- Fellowship in burns management or comparable training as demonstrated by logbook
- Recognised as an educational trainer by the GMC
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Ability to travel to and between sites
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant
- Evidence for surgical and clinical skills in Plastic surgery to undertake a consultant role
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English.
- Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit, research & quality improvement projects
- Knowledge of the NHS
- Management & Leadership training course and experience
- Computing skills
- Communication skills training
Experience
Essential
- General training in plastic surgery
- Extensive years WTE minimum in recognised training post
- Ability to make good decisions at consultant level
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent GMC registrable qualifications
- General training in plastic surgery and burns
- General training in skin cancer treatment including previous skin MDT involvement
- CCT in Plastic Surgery OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Plastic surgery. OR within three months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
- FRCS (Plast) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Fellowship or comparable training as demonstrated by logbook in skin cancer
- Fellowship in burns management or comparable training as demonstrated by logbook
- Recognised as an educational trainer by the GMC
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
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).
