Job summary
This is a post for a full time Trust Grade in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery at ST3+/Registrar level It is anticipated that this post will provide support for the consultants in providing a broad plastic surgery service.
This appointment will be based at Northampton General Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The appointment will initially be for 12 months, and can be renewed for further defined period subject to the satisfactory review of the performance of the duties of the post and the continuing needs of the department.
The Department of Plastic Surgery has been established since April 2006 and the present focus is to deliver a high quality local service particularly for hand trauma, breast reconstruction and skin cancer surgery. Elective hand surgery and general reconstructive surgery are also undertaken.
Further expansion of the unit and the range of services are expected to occur in the near future. Burn surgery (other than minor burns) are not undertaken in the unit.
About us
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work in collaboration with and under the direction of the consultants in the day to day management of patients in the Plastic Surgery Department.
The duties may include the assessment of patients in the trauma clinic, post-operative care, general day-to-day care of inpatients and attendance at operating lists and outpatient clinics.Regular ward rounds will be undertaken by the consultants to review the progress of their patients. In addition to attending these and presenting cases you will be required to carry out a daily working ward round to ensure the comprehensive care of all in-patients. You will maintain and up-to-date list of all patients and their conditions and communicate any problems promptly to the relevant consultant. Record keeping is required to be meticulous and will be audited. It is not anticipated thatthere will be more than a few in-patients at any given time.
The maintenance of good communication links with General Practice and other departments involved in the care of patients by completing discharge documentation is an essential element of the job.
You will be required to assist in theatre and to undertake both supervised and unsupervised operating according to your experience and training (see person specification).
The job offers a significant opportunity to develop your skills and experience in overall patient management both operative and non-operative.
You will be required to attend outpatients and trauma clinics as an essential part of patient care, but this also offers a significant learning opportunity.
The trust grade doctors provide out of hours cover for Plastic Surgery patients from 1800 hrs to 2000 hrs Monday to Thursday( two evenings per week per junior). There is no prospective cover.
This extended day work is paid at a Band 1b. There is no weekend on call.A majority of trauma cases are referred on the morning after presentation to the A/E department to beseen by the plastic surgery registrar and be managed as appropriate.
The junior doctor accepts that he/she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, where practicable, with his/her colleagues, both senior and junior. It has been agreed between professionals and the department that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Any other relevant duties allocated by the consultant, which may be necessary from time to time
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work in collaboration with and under the direction of the consultants in the day to day management of patients in the Plastic Surgery Department.
The duties may include the assessment of patients in the trauma clinic, post-operative care, general day-to-day care of inpatients and attendance at operating lists and outpatient clinics.Regular ward rounds will be undertaken by the consultants to review the progress of their patients. In addition to attending these and presenting cases you will be required to carry out a daily working ward round to ensure the comprehensive care of all in-patients. You will maintain and up-to-date list of all patients and their conditions and communicate any problems promptly to the relevant consultant. Record keeping is required to be meticulous and will be audited. It is not anticipated thatthere will be more than a few in-patients at any given time.
The maintenance of good communication links with General Practice and other departments involved in the care of patients by completing discharge documentation is an essential element of the job.
You will be required to assist in theatre and to undertake both supervised and unsupervised operating according to your experience and training (see person specification).
The job offers a significant opportunity to develop your skills and experience in overall patient management both operative and non-operative.
You will be required to attend outpatients and trauma clinics as an essential part of patient care, but this also offers a significant learning opportunity.
The trust grade doctors provide out of hours cover for Plastic Surgery patients from 1800 hrs to 2000 hrs Monday to Thursday( two evenings per week per junior). There is no prospective cover.
This extended day work is paid at a Band 1b. There is no weekend on call.A majority of trauma cases are referred on the morning after presentation to the A/E department to beseen by the plastic surgery registrar and be managed as appropriate.
The junior doctor accepts that he/she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, where practicable, with his/her colleagues, both senior and junior. It has been agreed between professionals and the department that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Any other relevant duties allocated by the consultant, which may be necessary from time to time
Person Specification
Qualifications & Academic achievements
Essential
- Qualified medical practitioner
- Registered with GMC (Full)
- MRCS or equivalent qualification
- Understanding of the principles of audit
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards
- Previous research experience & possession of a higher degree
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, assessed by the General Medical Council
- Takes responsibility for own actions
- 6 months previous experience in plastic surgery at SHO/ CT2 level
- Validated logbook of relevant operative experience
Desirable
- LAS or other registrar level experience.
- Attendance at BSSH and BAPS Advanced courses Dermoscopy Course
- ECDL certificate
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
- Manual dexterity as confirmed by referees
- Operating loupes
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Academic achievements
Essential
- Qualified medical practitioner
- Registered with GMC (Full)
- MRCS or equivalent qualification
- Understanding of the principles of audit
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards
- Previous research experience & possession of a higher degree
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, assessed by the General Medical Council
- Takes responsibility for own actions
- 6 months previous experience in plastic surgery at SHO/ CT2 level
- Validated logbook of relevant operative experience
Desirable
- LAS or other registrar level experience.
- Attendance at BSSH and BAPS Advanced courses Dermoscopy Course
- ECDL certificate
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
- Manual dexterity as confirmed by referees
- Operating loupes
Desirable
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).
