Job summary
We are seeking a General Plastic Surgery Specialist Grade, aimed at a senior person who has the capability to independently manage routine Plastics Surgery cases and take named individual responsibility for such patients.
The main objective of the role would be to address clinic demands and take responsibility for the management of routine spinal procedures in elective patients.
There is an on-call commitment related to this post. The role may require involvement in managing acute patients during on call take, and planned trauma lists.
At present, it will be working on a flexible job-plan pending further review.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:-
- Specifically adopt, in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the delivery of the plastic surgery service for the Directorate.
- Provide direct input to patients, contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and participate in the delivery and development of management strategies for routine plastic surgery conditions, both elective and emergency.
- Assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full-time and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods.
- Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.
- Exercise the freedom to develop specialist elements of the services to reflect perceived priorities within available resources.
About us
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to improve Plastic Surgery services in Lancashire and South Cumbria in line with 18-week Referral to Treatment targets.
This post will be subject to further development as per the departmental requirements.
The emphasis will be on addressing the clinic capacity need and providing theatre provision, including elective theatres on weekends.
The position will require independent named patient management and clinical activity. Working within the team structure will be expected.
This appointment is designed to:
- Improve general plastic surgery services in Lancashire and South Cumbria in line with 18-week Referral to Treatment targets.
- Support the delivery and development of the routine elective plastic outpatient and theatre capacity
- Provide support for urgent/emergency cases but does not involve any on-call commitment.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust forms one of the major acute Trusts in the North West with all of the usual specialties on site as well as being a Tertiary Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria in the departments of Neurosciences, Oncology, Plastic Surgery and Renal Medicine.
Undergraduate medical student teaching commenced in 2003 and the Trust has active and developing links with Universities of Manchester and Central Lancashire.
The Trust has been designated as a Major Trauma Centre
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- FRCS (Plastic Surgery ) or equivalent
Desirable
- On the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer opinion on and take independent responsibility for elective and emergency problems in general plastic surgery
- Experience at Registrar level in Plastic Surgery for 6 or more years
- Previous UK experience in the speciality for more than 24 months
- To have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification
Desirable
- Any specialist Plastics experience or Fellowship
Management and personal development
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to personal development
Professional values, behaviours, skills and knowledge
Essential
- Practices with professional values as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice
- Demonstrates subject specific competencies
Leadership and Team-working
Essential
- Evidence of leadership initiatives
- Evidence of teamwork
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment and in a team structure.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership courses
- Understanding of leadership principles
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Participation in audit and Quality improvement projects
- Reflects on personal behaviour and practice
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at Human Factors course
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups
Essential
- Participation in Equality and Diversity courses
- Safeguarding courses
Education and Training
Essential
- Participation in teaching and training
- Proven ability to act as a role model
Desirable
- Train the Trainers Course
Research and development
Essential
- Interest in delivering and developing teaching
- Keep up-to-date with participation in relevant CPD activity, such as journal clubs and review of literature
Desirable
- Interest in developing research in the department.
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and presentations/publication in the speciality
Personal
Essential
- Critically reflects on own competence
- Effective communication skills.
- Good organisation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- FRCS (Plastic Surgery ) or equivalent
Desirable
- On the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer opinion on and take independent responsibility for elective and emergency problems in general plastic surgery
- Experience at Registrar level in Plastic Surgery for 6 or more years
- Previous UK experience in the speciality for more than 24 months
- To have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification
Desirable
- Any specialist Plastics experience or Fellowship
Management and personal development
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to personal development
Professional values, behaviours, skills and knowledge
Essential
- Practices with professional values as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice
- Demonstrates subject specific competencies
Leadership and Team-working
Essential
- Evidence of leadership initiatives
- Evidence of teamwork
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment and in a team structure.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership courses
- Understanding of leadership principles
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Participation in audit and Quality improvement projects
- Reflects on personal behaviour and practice
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at Human Factors course
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups
Essential
- Participation in Equality and Diversity courses
- Safeguarding courses
Education and Training
Essential
- Participation in teaching and training
- Proven ability to act as a role model
Desirable
- Train the Trainers Course
Research and development
Essential
- Interest in delivering and developing teaching
- Keep up-to-date with participation in relevant CPD activity, such as journal clubs and review of literature
Desirable
- Interest in developing research in the department.
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and presentations/publication in the speciality
Personal
Essential
- Critically reflects on own competence
- Effective communication skills.
- Good organisation 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
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).
