Job summary
The
role is based in a busy plastic surgery service, where inpatient clinical
workstreams are centralized on the UHND site. The post holder will be
supporting / delivering clinical care to the populations serviced by CDDFT
plastic surgery. The post holder will also act as a front of house for queries
from regional health services such as regional UTCs and other acute providers
that do not have an inhouse plastic surgery service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the provision of medical care in acute plastic
surgery, predominantly within inpatient areas supporting the on-call team in
managing unplanned demand under the direction of the on call senior medical
team; acting as a key support to the medical workforce. The candidate will also be expected to cover
elective and emergency inpatient and daycase surgery, general, and regular ward
work.
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.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver inpatient care commensurate with the medical grade
of the post with the support of senior medical colleagues
Assist the
operating consultant within the Theatre environment within elective theatre and
plastics trauma theatre as required
Rotationally
act as the front of house service for queries to the on call phone from
internal trust and regional colleagues
Act as a
key medical liaison and support for plastic surgery expertise for emergency
department colleagues
Under
direct supervision, there will be opportunities to perform minor operations as
part of development
Learn and
develop skill within the field of plastic surgery, maintaining a firm
commitment to CPD
Contribute
and lead clinical audit activities
Contribute
to the overarching clinical governance of the service for service and personal
development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver inpatient care commensurate with the medical grade
of the post with the support of senior medical colleagues
Assist the
operating consultant within the Theatre environment within elective theatre and
plastics trauma theatre as required
Rotationally
act as the front of house service for queries to the on call phone from
internal trust and regional colleagues
Act as a
key medical liaison and support for plastic surgery expertise for emergency
department colleagues
Under
direct supervision, there will be opportunities to perform minor operations as
part of development
Learn and
develop skill within the field of plastic surgery, maintaining a firm
commitment to CPD
Contribute
and lead clinical audit activities
Contribute
to the overarching clinical governance of the service for service and personal
development
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal, written and electronic communication skills
- Ability to safely and confidently
- prioritise patients presenting problems
- Ability to identify and assess complex problems
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge of local services
- Able to meet all travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Plastic Surgery experience at Core Trainee Level or higher
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Fully registered with General Medical Council with current Licence to Practise.
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold appropriate medical qualification to practice medicine in the UK
Special Requirements
Essential
- Positive approach to change
- Flexible to service needs
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal, written and electronic communication skills
- Ability to safely and confidently
- prioritise patients presenting problems
- Ability to identify and assess complex problems
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge of local services
- Able to meet all travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Plastic Surgery experience at Core Trainee Level or higher
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Fully registered with General Medical Council with current Licence to Practise.
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold appropriate medical qualification to practice medicine in the UK
Special Requirements
Essential
- Positive approach to change
- Flexible to service needs
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).
