Consultant Plastic Surgeon (Interest in Breast & Skin) (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant) - Pla[...]

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.

• Most plastic surgery outpatient clinics take place in the Skin Unit in conjunction with Dermatology.
• The successful 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.
• 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.

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 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.

• Most plastic surgery outpatient clinics take place in the Skin Unit in conjunction with Dermatology.
• The successful 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.
• 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.

• Full GMC Registration
• Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
• Fellowship in Breast microvascular Surgery
• Management and Administrative Experience
• Experience in clinical governance and audit
• Evidence of leadership
• Evidence of implementing change within a department/service

• 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
• 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

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

Important information about your application: All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.

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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.