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Job summary

Main area
Plastic Surgery
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
205-6376409
Employer
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals North Midlands
Town
Stoke on Trent
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 £99,532 - £131,964 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust logo

Consultant Plastic Surgeon

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

This post seeks to support our breast pillars through the appointment of a Plastic Surgery Consultant which will make a 9 Plastic Consultant team to strengthen the service.  In addition, there will be a requirement to undertake some skin cancer workload.

 

Please note that the  current attached job pack is currently pending Royal College approval.

Main duties of the job

·         Most plastic surgery outpatient clinics take place in the Skin Unit in conjunction with Dermatology.

·         The success applicant will participate in the specialised Breast MDT.

·         In addition, the successful applicant will be part of a specialised Skin MDT

·        The Job plans are subject to change on appointment and an ability to be flexible is essential

·         The surgeon will participate in the outpatients prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients

·         The successful applicant will take part in a future on call rota 1.7 covering inpatients and emergency referrals from GPs and Emergency Department. It is expected the individual will be available to return to the hospital if needed

·         The job plan includes sessions at County hospital. Currently the operating at County is on day case only, but the Directorate are working with Theatre to expand the scope of this in 2019/2020

·              You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

 

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. Happy staff make for happy patients, and with the help of both we have put together a wide range of development and support packages aimed at ensuring that everyone. The Trust has the opportunity to fulfil their potential and meet their aspirations as well as the tools to provide great care.

 

Our mission to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

·         Most plastic surgery outpatient clinics take place in the Skin Unit in conjunction with Dermatology.

·         The success applicant will participate in the specialised Breast MDT.

·         In addition, the successful applicant will be part of a specialised Skin MDT

·         The department is involved in a number of clinical trials both regional and national skin cancer patients.

·         UHNM is designated major trauma centre and we are expanding to two days combined Orthoplastic trauma list

·         The Job plans are subject to change on appointment and an ability to be flexible is essential

·         The surgeon will participate in the outpatients prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients

·         The successful applicant will take part in a future on call rota 1.7 covering inpatients and emergency referrals from GPs and Emergency Department. It is expected the individual will be available to return to the hospital if needed

·         The job plan includes sessions at County hospital. Currently the operating at County is on day case only, but the Directorate are working with Theatre to expand the scope of this in 2019/2020

·         At present if for any reason an inpatient stay is required as a result of a day-care procedure, the patient will be transferred to the inpatient unit at Royal Stoke

·         You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration
Desirable criteria
  • Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
  • Fellowship in Breast microvascular Surgery

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in clinical governance and audit
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of leadership
  • Evidence of implementing change within a department/service

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience working at Consultant level within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of breast surgery/plastic surgery collaborative working.
  • Experience of working in breast plastic surgery reconstruction
  • Evidence of micro vascular surgery experience
Desirable criteria
  • Postgraduate qualification in medical education
  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
  • Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
  • Experience of working in a Specialised Breast MDT

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

Essential criteria
  • Attendance at MDT meetings
  • Working within MDTs for Skin oncology and breast cancer reconstruction

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Positive about disabled peopleAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant Gold Award

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Shahidul Huq
Job title
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information



If you have problems applying, contact

Address
2nd Floor, Springfield Building
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Telephone
01782 674783
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