Job summary
This exciting post has been established on a temporary basis
in the first instance, to support the expansion of activity within the service
to manage an increased demand and backlog. There is a view to making this a
permanent post in the future. As part of this, a key opportunity for this role
is to support the expansion of Plastic Surgery activity into the Bishop
Integrated Surgical Hub as the trusts aspirant designated elective hub.
The current strategy of the service is the overall expansion
of the services capacity to improve access standards across the trust. Further
similar posts are likely to follow. The post will work incredibly closely with
colleagues across the organisation to ensure timely care for patients in line
and aspiringly exceeding national expectations.
As a senior clinical leader within the
organisation, this post will lead an acute plastic surgery service, providing
and leading a wide variety of direct clinical care duties across the CDDFT
localities.
Main duties of the job
The consultant will be part of a 9 Plastic Surgery
Consultant team that form the Plastic Surgery Service based at the University
Hospital of North Durham site but whom service the geography of the County
Durham and Darlington population via the delivery of DCC across multiple
satellite sites.
The Plastic Surgery department is a surgical
specialty within the Surgical Care Group. The unit currently provides Plastic
Surgery services to the population of Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire,
Bishop Auckland, Sunderland, and South Tyneside. The department works on a hub
and spoke basis with inpatient elective and Trauma work based on the University
Hospital of Durham (UHND) site, day case and outpatient clinics on the Bishop
Auckland and Shotley Bridge sites and outpatient clinics only in Sunderland, South
Tyneside, and Sedgefield hospitals. Sub-specialty interests of Skin, Upper
Limb, Breast Reconstruction, Perineal Reconstruction, Head & Neck,
Hyposdadius and general Plastic Surgery Trauma are all covered We regularly
collabroate with all other surgical specialties in the management of complex
cases.
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post
holder will be based at University Hospital North Durham but will predominantly
provide a comprehensive Plastic Surgery Service as well as reconstructive
services to the people of South Durham, Bishop Auckland and Darlington and will
be available for clinical advice. They will be involved, in conjunction with
colleagues in Plastic Surgery, for planning future development in the service.
The
Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the department in which they work.
The post
holder will be required to hold FRCS plast and be registered with the GMC on
the specialist register for Plastic Surgery. Ideally the post holder will have
comprehensive experience and trainnig in microvascular techniques and have an
interest in complex head and neck skin cancer surgery and reconstruction.
For
management purposes and use of resources the post holder will be accountable to
the Clinical Lead of Plastic Surgery and will ensure the effective and
efficient use of resources allocated.
The post
holder will be expected to support the Service Management team in matters
associated with patient access to ensure patients within the service do not
exceed national expectations around wait times unless clinically necessary.
The post
holder will be responsible for the professional and educational supervision of
junior staff.
The post
holder will be expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical
staff as well as teaching of undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the
training of all grades of staff.
Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) the post holder is responsible for ensuring
that they meet the national requirements for CPD, both internal and
external. You will be expected to attend regularly and contribute to audit
and governance meetings held by the Directorate.
It is
expected that the post holder will participate in clinical audit.
The post
holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements in
line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.
If the
post holder is involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a
claim against the Trust they will be expected to provide, free of charge, an
opinion and statement of facts on the case.
The
post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases
of annual leave, study leave and sickness as far as is practicable and ensure
continuous patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post
holder will be based at University Hospital North Durham but will predominantly
provide a comprehensive Plastic Surgery Service as well as reconstructive
services to the people of South Durham, Bishop Auckland and Darlington and will
be available for clinical advice. They will be involved, in conjunction with
colleagues in Plastic Surgery, for planning future development in the service.
The
Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the department in which they work.
The post
holder will be required to hold FRCS plast and be registered with the GMC on
the specialist register for Plastic Surgery. Ideally the post holder will have
comprehensive experience and trainnig in microvascular techniques and have an
interest in complex head and neck skin cancer surgery and reconstruction.
For
management purposes and use of resources the post holder will be accountable to
the Clinical Lead of Plastic Surgery and will ensure the effective and
efficient use of resources allocated.
The post
holder will be expected to support the Service Management team in matters
associated with patient access to ensure patients within the service do not
exceed national expectations around wait times unless clinically necessary.
The post
holder will be responsible for the professional and educational supervision of
junior staff.
The post
holder will be expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical
staff as well as teaching of undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the
training of all grades of staff.
Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) the post holder is responsible for ensuring
that they meet the national requirements for CPD, both internal and
external. You will be expected to attend regularly and contribute to audit
and governance meetings held by the Directorate.
It is
expected that the post holder will participate in clinical audit.
The post
holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements in
line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.
If the
post holder is involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a
claim against the Trust they will be expected to provide, free of charge, an
opinion and statement of facts on the case.
The
post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases
of annual leave, study leave and sickness as far as is practicable and ensure
continuous patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Medical Degree
- MRCS, FRCS or equivalent
- FRCS Plast or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Signficicant overall experience of plastic surgery
- Experience teaching and educating others
- Exeoerience of working with wide vareity of MDT colleagues
Statutory Registration
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Attained or will have CCT in plastic surgery at the start of the post.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in research and development
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- UK driving license
- Fluent English
- Ability to manage stressful situations and conflict
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Medical Degree
- MRCS, FRCS or equivalent
- FRCS Plast or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Signficicant overall experience of plastic surgery
- Experience teaching and educating others
- Exeoerience of working with wide vareity of MDT colleagues
Statutory Registration
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Attained or will have CCT in plastic surgery at the start of the post.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in research and development
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- UK driving license
- Fluent English
- Ability to manage stressful situations and conflict
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).
