Job summary
Due to gaps in the middle grade workforce, the Plastic
Surgery service at Durham is looking for 2Trust
Grade Registrars in Plastic Surgery.This post will
include on call duties.
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.
On call duties will take place at University
Hospital of North Durham.
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
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have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Be
responsible for the day to day care of the elective and emergency Plastic
Surgical patients within the University Hospital of North Durham, and the
admission, examination and safe discharge of patients admitted to those wards,
with consultant supervision.
Be given
opportunities to develop surgical skills and clinical management experience
commensurate with an ST3+ level registrar. A wide range of surgery on offer
will give opportunity to develop deficient areas.
Participate
in outpatient clinics with the assessment of both new and review patients.
Attend all
operating and outpatient commitments of their supervising Consultant.
Independent
operating with experience in skin cancer surgery, flap elevation and skin
grafts, management of hand trauma, experience in emergency Plastic Surgery
trauma.
Hours of
work may vary according to Clinical need.
Overseeing
the work of the F1 and CT1-2s, and can choose to get involved with the organisation
of the Junior Staff Rota, including allocating study and annual leave. They
also have primary supervisory responsibility for all trauma admitted during
working hours, overseen by the on-call consultant.
Supervise
the Dressing and Hand Clinic in the department.
Be
expected to provide cover in unforeseen emergencies and exceptional
circumstances and to deputise for absent colleagues in the normal run of duties
so far as is practicable.
Continue
to demonstrate progress towards personal development goals, e.g. NTN
allocation, research projects. etc.
Participate
in clinical audit projects within the Department.
Perform
administrative duties in a timely fashion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Be
responsible for the day to day care of the elective and emergency Plastic
Surgical patients within the University Hospital of North Durham, and the
admission, examination and safe discharge of patients admitted to those wards,
with consultant supervision.
Be given
opportunities to develop surgical skills and clinical management experience
commensurate with an ST3+ level registrar. A wide range of surgery on offer
will give opportunity to develop deficient areas.
Participate
in outpatient clinics with the assessment of both new and review patients.
Attend all
operating and outpatient commitments of their supervising Consultant.
Independent
operating with experience in skin cancer surgery, flap elevation and skin
grafts, management of hand trauma, experience in emergency Plastic Surgery
trauma.
Hours of
work may vary according to Clinical need.
Overseeing
the work of the F1 and CT1-2s, and can choose to get involved with the organisation
of the Junior Staff Rota, including allocating study and annual leave. They
also have primary supervisory responsibility for all trauma admitted during
working hours, overseen by the on-call consultant.
Supervise
the Dressing and Hand Clinic in the department.
Be
expected to provide cover in unforeseen emergencies and exceptional
circumstances and to deputise for absent colleagues in the normal run of duties
so far as is practicable.
Continue
to demonstrate progress towards personal development goals, e.g. NTN
allocation, research projects. etc.
Participate
in clinical audit projects within the Department.
Perform
administrative duties in a timely fashion.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with, or eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC
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
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
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
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with, or eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC
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
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
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
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).
