Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

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Job summary

This will be a full time post and will suit someone who is on the specialist register or is aiming to be on the specialist register for Plastic Surgery.

The post will join 8 other colleagues in covering the large geographical area centred around Stoke in providing Plastic Surgery services and care to the local population.

The Plastic Surgery Service sits within the Specialised Surgery Directorate as part of the Surgical Division. The Directorate has a budget of over £11 million and employs approximately 250 staff.

The Clinical Strategy for Plastic Surgery is to build and develop our Acute Plastic service. The four pillars of our Acute Plastic Surgery service are:

  • Skin Cancer
  • Orthoplastic Trauma
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Reconstruction (Breast)

Main duties of the job

  • The successful applicant will do sessions at mainly the Royal Stoke University Hospital but also potentially the County Hospital, Stafford
  • The Royal Stoke University Hospital, University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust provides regional plastic surgery services to local areas as well as Shropshire, Staffordshire, South Cheshire and Wales and is a Major Trauma Centre.
  • There are two specialist inpatient wards (male and female) and a Surgical Daycase and Admissions Unit in close proximity. The department is adjacent to the Centre Treatment Suite which provides capacity for the burns and dressings clinic and local anaesthetic operating lists. Most plastic surgery outpatient clinics take place in the Skin Unit in conjunction with Dermatology.
  • The successful applicant will be part of the Specialist Skin MDT and Breast MDT
  • In addition the successful applicant will support the orthoplastic trauma service, specifically with hand surgery

About us

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.

Date posted

12 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-4312221-A

Job locations

University Hospitals North Midlands

Hilton Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found outlined within the job pack which is attached under supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found outlined within the job pack which is attached under supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC with entry on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of award of CCT at the time of interview or working towards CESR
  • Full GMC Registration
  • FRCS Plastic Surgery or equivalent, with entry on the Specialist Register

Desirable

  • Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
  • Fellowship in Breast microvascular Surgery
  • Fellowship in Hand Surgery

Management and Administrative

Desirable

  • Experience and understanding of Clinical Audit.
  • Working towards or interest in a Business degree

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a Specialised Breast MDT
  • Evidence of micro vascular surgery experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC with entry on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of award of CCT at the time of interview or working towards CESR
  • Full GMC Registration
  • FRCS Plastic Surgery or equivalent, with entry on the Specialist Register

Desirable

  • Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
  • Fellowship in Breast microvascular Surgery
  • Fellowship in Hand Surgery

Management and Administrative

Desirable

  • Experience and understanding of Clinical Audit.
  • Working towards or interest in a Business degree

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a Specialised Breast MDT
  • Evidence of micro vascular surgery experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals North Midlands

Hilton Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals North Midlands

Hilton Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Mr Huq

shahidul.huq@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782679401

Date posted

12 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-4312221-A

Job locations

University Hospitals North Midlands

Hilton Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Supporting documents

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