Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Consultant to come and join our dynamic team. The role of Clinical Lead for the service is available for candidates who wish to be considered.
We can offer unrivalled work life balance being a stone's throw from Hereford's cafes and shopping. Being situated in the heart of our community we are hard working, innovative and passionate about providing a wide range of NHS Plastic Surgery services to our community.
Nestling in the shadow of England's border with Wales, Herefordshire's varied offer much to discover for those of all ages: discover a bustling cathedral city, fine market towns, picturesque villages, ancient castles, modern music art and culture, churches, areas of woodland and agricultural areas that include cider apple orchards and hop yards. There are excellent schools, both state and independent. The major towns and cities close to Herefordshire, such as Bristol, Cheltenham, Cardiff, Malvern and Stratford, as well as the two neighbouring cathedral cities of Worcester and Gloucester, are all easily accessible by road and rail.
The Plastics Department which services the population of Herefordshire, Powys (in Wales) and Shropshire border is unique in its cross border working and in so many other ways.
Please note: AAC date to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
The Plastic Surgery Department works closely with the Dermatology Department and they are both based at Gaol Street in a brand new skin centre, which is a 10 minute walk away from the main hospital. There are 8 outpatient clinic rooms and 3 minor operation theatres which are staffed with a junior sister, staff nurses and healthcare assistants, any GA lists will still take place at the County Hospital . This is where the appointee's secretary and assistant medical secretary will be based. A Dermatology and Plastic's library is maintained in the offices. The consultant will have an office with access to computers with internet access. There will be full managerial support and regular input from the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director - Medicine to ensure efficient running of the department.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT and the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
The Trust encourages applications from people outside of the NHS and welcomes the valuable experiences and skills they can bring to the organisation.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Plastic Surgery Department works closely with the Dermatology Department and they are both based at Gaol Street in a brand new skin centre, which is a 10 minute walk away from the main hospital. There are 8 outpatient clinic rooms and 3 minor operation theatres which are staffed with a junior sister, staff nurses and healthcare assistants, any GA lists will still take place at the County Hospital . This is where the appointees secretary and assistant medical secretary will be based. A Dermatology and Plastics library is maintained in the offices. The consultant will have an office with access to computers with internet access. There will be full managerial support and regular input from the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director Medicine to ensure efficient running of the department.
There are currently no acute on call commitments and all patient care is day case. In those instances where inpatient cases are shared, the admitting team will look after the patient.
We have strong links to plastic surgery departments, where some of our consultants work, at University Hospital Wales in Cardiff, Gloucester Royal hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and Birmingham Childrens Hospital.
The majority of referrals are outpatients but the service does accept internal referrals for inpatients and patients may be reviewed on the ward if necessary, but will remain under the care of the admitting consultant.
Please see the job description attached for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Plastic Surgery Department works closely with the Dermatology Department and they are both based at Gaol Street in a brand new skin centre, which is a 10 minute walk away from the main hospital. There are 8 outpatient clinic rooms and 3 minor operation theatres which are staffed with a junior sister, staff nurses and healthcare assistants, any GA lists will still take place at the County Hospital . This is where the appointees secretary and assistant medical secretary will be based. A Dermatology and Plastics library is maintained in the offices. The consultant will have an office with access to computers with internet access. There will be full managerial support and regular input from the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director Medicine to ensure efficient running of the department.
There are currently no acute on call commitments and all patient care is day case. In those instances where inpatient cases are shared, the admitting team will look after the patient.
We have strong links to plastic surgery departments, where some of our consultants work, at University Hospital Wales in Cardiff, Gloucester Royal hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and Birmingham Childrens Hospital.
The majority of referrals are outpatients but the service does accept internal referrals for inpatients and patients may be reviewed on the ward if necessary, but will remain under the care of the admitting consultant.
Please see the job description attached for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise & on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration in Plastic Surgery on date of interview
Desirable
- Higher Degree (eg MD/PhD)
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience and skill as a generalist in provision of Plastic Surgery.
- Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Plastic Surgery.
- Proven evidence of clinical management & robust clinical audit practice.
- Committed to training in medical education and able to teach in clinical settings at undergraduate and post graduate levels.
Desirable
Personal attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with colleagues and patients
- Demonstrate leadership ability including taking responsibility, lead and make decisions
- oDemonstrate good time management skills in delivering both high quality clinical service and managerial responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise & on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration in Plastic Surgery on date of interview
Desirable
- Higher Degree (eg MD/PhD)
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience and skill as a generalist in provision of Plastic Surgery.
- Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Plastic Surgery.
- Proven evidence of clinical management & robust clinical audit practice.
- Committed to training in medical education and able to teach in clinical settings at undergraduate and post graduate levels.
Desirable
Personal attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with colleagues and patients
- Demonstrate leadership ability including taking responsibility, lead and make decisions
- oDemonstrate good time management skills in delivering both high quality clinical service and managerial responsibilities.
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).
