Trust Grade Registrars, Plastic Surgery in North East

• Trust Grade Registrars, Plastic Surgery
• County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

The Plastic Surgery department currently works across multiple sites providing outpatient clinics in Darlington Memorial Hospital, the University Hospital of North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital, Shotley Bridge Hospital, Sedgefield Community Hospital and Chester-le-Street Hospital.

Inpatient and day case treatment is carried out at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital North Durham, and Shotley Bridge Hospital.

The post is based at the University Hospital of North Durham with clinics and theatres at Darlington Memorial Hospital and Bishop Auckland in addition to the University Hospital of North Durham.

Two posts are available – 1 full‑time (with on‑call post) and 1 full‑time (non‑on‑call).

The department provides Plastic Surgery services to the population of Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire, Bishop Auckland, Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead.

It works on a hub and spoke basis with in‑patient 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.

Main duties of the job

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 is expected.

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the day‑to‑day care of the elective and emergency Plastic Surgery 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 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.

Oversee 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 as far as 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

Experience

• Equivalent competencies to that achieved on completion of a minimum ST3 in plastics.
• Evidence of contribution to audit/research.
• Evidence of contribution to teaching.
• Special Requirements
• 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.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• MRCS or equivalent.
• Special Skills & Knowledge
• 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 to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Audit skills.
• Evidence of previous involvement in clinical audit.
• Teaching skills.
• Evidence of teaching junior staff.
• Microsurgery experience.
• Statutory Registration
• Registered with, or eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC.
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under‑represented.

For the most up‑to‑date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

£67,325 a year – MT04 Pay Grade, pro rata.

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