Job summary
Applications are invited for the above post to commence following pre- employment checks
Ideally suited to fully registered doctors seeking to extend their existing exposure in the speciality, there may be a requirement to participate in the on-call rota working alongside middle grade colleagues.
This is a full time post
Previous experience in Plastic Surgery is essential.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
- Admission ofnewpatients,includingclerking.
- Daytodaycareofin-patients.
- Dailywardroundsinadultand children'swards.
- Attendanceatoperatingsessions.
- Attendanceatoutpatientclinics(dependingonyourConsultantattachment).
Administrative
- Clinicalnotekeeping
- Dischargesummaries
- Completedeathcertificates
- Completepatients'accidentforms
The unit treats the full range of general adult and paediatric plastic surgery conditions including patients with major and minor burns. Microsurgical procedures are performed on elective and emergency patients. Day case surgery under both local and general anaesthetic is carried out
Weekly teaching meetings - with Consultant input - are held. Morbidity and mortality audit is performed monthly and quarterly clinical governance meetings are held.
Youwillbeexpectedtoplayafullpartindepartmentalauditandclinicalgovernanceprograms.
About us
Undergraduate medical student teaching has commenced in 2003. The Plastic Surgery Directorate has active links with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) with trainees undertaking laboratory research at the University. Considerable opportunities exist for research and development, which are integral to teaching hospital status.
This post is subject to the National Terms and Conditions of service for Hospital medical and dental staff (England and Wales) Sept 2002 and remuneration will be as set out in the NHS Medical and Dental Pay Circular.
Although this post is not recognised for training purposes, considerable "hands on" training is given in line with skills and experience.
We support the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal Colleges and are committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
You will receive the full support of the Trust and the Directorate to develop specialist areas of interest in line with Directorate business plans and the development of services generally within the Trust.
Clinical research is actively encouraged.
Support to study leave and medical meetings can be arranged
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
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice (GMC check to confirm)
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Basic Surgery training or equivalent
- Experience of working independently whilst operating on local anaesthetic patients.
- Able to operate on all trauma and flexi-tendon cases
- Experience in Plastic Surgery
Desirable
- Previous experience in research
- Involvement in audit
Personal
Essential
- Proven effective communication skills, (with examples)
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Good organisation skills.(with examples)
Person Specification
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice (GMC check to confirm)
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Basic Surgery training or equivalent
- Experience of working independently whilst operating on local anaesthetic patients.
- Able to operate on all trauma and flexi-tendon cases
- Experience in Plastic Surgery
Desirable
- Previous experience in research
- Involvement in audit
Personal
Essential
- Proven effective communication skills, (with examples)
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Good organisation skills.(with examples)
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).
