Job summary
The department of Plastic Surgery is the centre of excellence for breast reconstruction, skin oncology services and paediatric plastic surgery. The breast reconstruction service includes competence to a range of options. There is a particular emphasis for microvascular reconstruction DIEP flap and now our services are expanding so that more Black Country patients are offered DIEP reconstruction, hence this opportunity to develop the department to do further microvascular work as part of a wider team.
In addition to the breast reconstruction services, we offer a high-quality skin oncology service which includes rapid access clinics and surgeries like sentinel lymph node biopsies, block dissections and reconstruction following excision of melanomas and other skin cancers. We cover a large area which includes Wolverhampton, Wyre Forest and Cannock. We also offer Moh's surgery for skin lesions also.
We also provide a paediatric plastic surgery service, and our centre is well known for genital urinary reconstruction particularly hypospadias surgery and continues to be well renowned.
This is an exciting opportunity for motivated clinicians to join a dynamic team providing complex reconstructive care to a diverse patient population.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to be part of a team of Plastic Surgeons providing breast reconstruction services for the Black Country region.
The post holder is expected to do breast reconstruction as one part of a two-team approach for DIEP flaps and would be expected to also cover for their colleagues in case of post-operative problems.
The post holder will be expected to be on call and taking in referrals from other departments.
The main part of the job will be breast reconstruction, and it is very important that they are well versed in microvascular breast reconstruction.
The key responsibilities/duties of the post holder will be the same as the other consultants within the department.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected to perform 8 PAs of direct clinical activities and a 2 PAs ofsupporting professional activities.
There may also be a requirement to undertake other similar duties as part of this post to provide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above.
These are subject to change, as required by the needs of the service.
The post holder will be required to participate in an on-call rota. This rota will be on a 1 in 6 basis and is paid at category B level, which currently attracts a supplement of 3%.
The post holder will be required to participate in the on-call rota.
Clinical time is allocated in sessions (blocks of time) and consultants are expected toensure optimum utilisation of the sessions allocated to them, with both time and productivity.
The post holder will be expected to manage the flow of patients through the department and achieve the standards of 12-hour waits for specialist beds and help in achieving the ED 98% target by creating the capacity to move patients from the ED.
Support will be available from all other specialties in the Trust to achieve these targets. Responsibility may be subject to change, as required by the needs of the service.
The post holder will be expected to;
Undertake an agreed outpatient template
Efficiently utilise theatre sessions
Participate in the supervision of a one stop Rapid Access Theatre list (done by a junior doctor) for Diagnostic biopsies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Complete one clinic (Rapid Access/New and follow up), dedicated to skin oncology, every week. These clinics would be conducted in parallel with dermatology clinics, facilitating cross referrals and consultations.
The post holder will need to comply with the departments policy for minimising the number of dropped clinics/theatre lists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected to perform 8 PAs of direct clinical activities and a 2 PAs ofsupporting professional activities.
There may also be a requirement to undertake other similar duties as part of this post to provide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above.
These are subject to change, as required by the needs of the service.
The post holder will be required to participate in an on-call rota. This rota will be on a 1 in 6 basis and is paid at category B level, which currently attracts a supplement of 3%.
The post holder will be required to participate in the on-call rota.
Clinical time is allocated in sessions (blocks of time) and consultants are expected toensure optimum utilisation of the sessions allocated to them, with both time and productivity.
The post holder will be expected to manage the flow of patients through the department and achieve the standards of 12-hour waits for specialist beds and help in achieving the ED 98% target by creating the capacity to move patients from the ED.
Support will be available from all other specialties in the Trust to achieve these targets. Responsibility may be subject to change, as required by the needs of the service.
The post holder will be expected to;
Undertake an agreed outpatient template
Efficiently utilise theatre sessions
Participate in the supervision of a one stop Rapid Access Theatre list (done by a junior doctor) for Diagnostic biopsies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Complete one clinic (Rapid Access/New and follow up), dedicated to skin oncology, every week. These clinics would be conducted in parallel with dermatology clinics, facilitating cross referrals and consultations.
The post holder will need to comply with the departments policy for minimising the number of dropped clinics/theatre lists.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Registration, Knowledge and Experienc
Essential
- Relevant professional qualifications
- Degree from a recognised University
- FRCS or recognised equivalent qualification
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: - Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Relevant knowledge and experience requirement
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST/CST
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to advise on the smooth running of specialist services
- Ability to prioritise workloads both clinical and non-clinical when subjected to conflicting pressures
Desirable
- Experience of teaching special clinical skills
- Training/experience in microvascular reconstruction
Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to speciality
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives
Person Specification
Qualifications, Registration, Knowledge and Experienc
Essential
- Relevant professional qualifications
- Degree from a recognised University
- FRCS or recognised equivalent qualification
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: - Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Relevant knowledge and experience requirement
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST/CST
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to advise on the smooth running of specialist services
- Ability to prioritise workloads both clinical and non-clinical when subjected to conflicting pressures
Desirable
- Experience of teaching special clinical skills
- Training/experience in microvascular reconstruction
Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to speciality
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives
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).
