Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to spend 6 months working as a Microsurgical Fellow in Plastic Surgery at QVH whilst developing your knowledge and skills.The post is suitable to any qualified candidate seeking experience to consolidate their skills prior to a consultant appointment.We have a proud heritage and are known throughout the world for pioneering new and innovative techniques and treatments. We are consistently rated by patients as one of the top hospitals in the country for quality of care, and have been rated 'excellent' by Monitor for financial management for the past five years.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Microsurgery Fellow post is a non-training post for practitioners specialising in Plastic Surgery and who have experience of microsurgery surgery. The post is a service post and in addition to the microsurgical commitment, there will be a degree of general plastic surgery exposure.Duties include new patient and follow-up clinics and theatre sessions, and involvement in teaching and mentoring others.The Fellow's educational supervisor will be available to discuss cases, debrief incidents and provide on-going support to the post-holder. Regular meetings between the post-holder and their educational supervisor are essential and the responsibility for ensuring those take place rests with the post-holder.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about the hospital, role and essential requirements please see the attached Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about the hospital, role and essential requirements please see the attached Job Description
Person Specification
eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of appointment and with a current licence to practice
- Evidence of achievement of ST5/6 competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice and supported by worked-based assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback, or equivalent
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Clinical expertise
Essential
- Up-to-date ALS/ATLS certificate or equivalent
- Out of hours experience relevant to the post
- Experience in a surgical specialty at time of appointment
- Able to critically assess own clinical practice/skills and accept constructive criticism and act on it accordingly
Person Specification
eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of appointment and with a current licence to practice
- Evidence of achievement of ST5/6 competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice and supported by worked-based assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback, or equivalent
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Clinical expertise
Essential
- Up-to-date ALS/ATLS certificate or equivalent
- Out of hours experience relevant to the post
- Experience in a surgical specialty at time of appointment
- Able to critically assess own clinical practice/skills and accept constructive criticism and act on it accordingly
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Holyte Road
East Grinstead
RH19 4EL
Employer's website
https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
