Job summary
Due to gaps in the middle grade workforce, the Plastic
Surgery service at Durham is looking for a Trust Grade doctor. This is a non
on-call post.
This post is for an immediate start for a period
of 12 months.
Main duties of the job
We are a department that welcomes doctors that wish to be
part of an expanding workforce and can offer a skill mix to suit both current
practices as well as develop new services. We would aspire for the post/s to
develop into substantive ones depending on suitable candidates and a suitable
probationary period. The post will be reviewed against demand 6 months
following commencement and adjustments may be required to the job plan for site
specific clinics and theatre PAs across the 3 main sites. A teaching element
will also be expected.
The post holder will be based at the University
Hospital of North Durham, however the role may involve programmed activities at
other hospitals within the Trust including Darlington Memorial Hospital, Bishop
Auckland Hospital, Sunderland Royal Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital to
provide inpatient, daycase and outpatient Plastic Surgery.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be
appointed initially as a Trust Grade Registrar for twelve months. This will be
in a none on-call post.
The post holder will assist
in theatre and undertake trauma clinic duties in keeping with their experience.
Those with additional experience and clinical skills will be offered the
opportunity to undertake local anaesthetic lists and review clinics
independently.
Active participation in
audit and teaching expected.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be
appointed initially as a Trust Grade Registrar for twelve months. This will be
in a none on-call post.
The post holder will assist
in theatre and undertake trauma clinic duties in keeping with their experience.
Those with additional experience and clinical skills will be offered the
opportunity to undertake local anaesthetic lists and review clinics
independently.
Active participation in
audit and teaching expected.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Equivalent competencies to that achieved on completion of a minimum ST3 in plastics
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to Audit/Research
- Evidence of contribution to teaching
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.
-
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good discipline and motivation.
- Able to make all travel requirements of the post
- Fluent in English
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with, or eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Hand trauma experience
- Clinical Skills
- Able to assess emergency cases
- Up to date knowledge of management of plastic surgery trauma
- Management Skills
- Able to manage own time to suit the workload
- Able communicate effectively at all levels
- Audit Skills
- Evidence of previous involvement in clinical audit
- Teaching Skills
- Evidence of teaching junior staff
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Equivalent competencies to that achieved on completion of a minimum ST3 in plastics
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to Audit/Research
- Evidence of contribution to teaching
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.
-
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good discipline and motivation.
- Able to make all travel requirements of the post
- Fluent in English
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with, or eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Hand trauma experience
- Clinical Skills
- Able to assess emergency cases
- Up to date knowledge of management of plastic surgery trauma
- Management Skills
- Able to manage own time to suit the workload
- Able communicate effectively at all levels
- Audit Skills
- Evidence of previous involvement in clinical audit
- Teaching Skills
- Evidence of teaching junior staff
Desirable
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).
