Job summary
This locum post has been created to act as a focal point for increasing elective skin oncology service. The candidate would also be required support other surgical specialties requiring complex microsurgery repairs.
This post will be expected to provide an elective skin oncology service working in an MDT with dermatology and oncology colleagues. Training and extensive clinical experience in microsurgery would suit the department's current workload and aspirations and the post holder should be able to support other surgical specialties requiring complex microsurgery repairs. The department welcomes applicants wishing to work part time or as part of a job share. This post is based mainly on the Charing Cross Hospital site with regular outlier commitments at UCLH.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to join the 1:12 consultant of the week rota on the SMH site and associated on call rota and participate in the Major Trauma ward consultant of the week.
This post will be expected to provide an elective skin oncology service working in an MDT with dermatology and oncology colleagues. Training and extensive clinical experience in microsurgery would suit the department's current workload and aspirations and the post holder should be able to support other surgical specialties requiring complex microsurgery repairs. The department welcomes applicants wishing to work part time or as part of a job share. This post is based mainly on the Charing Cross Hospital site with regular outlier commitments at UCLH.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
1. Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Plastic Surgery
1.1. The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.
1.2. To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
2. Research, Teaching and Training
2.1. To provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Clinical Director/Chief of Service.
3. Performance Management
3.1. To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
4. Medical Staff Management
4.1. To work with colleagues to ensure Junior doctors hours are compliant in line with the new contract
5. Governance
5.1. Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis
6. Strategy and Business Planning
6.1. To participate in the business planning and objective setting process for the directorate and Trust where appropriate.
7. Leadership and Team Working
7.1. To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national initiatives.
Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence
Job Plan
Programmed Activities: 10 PAs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
1. Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Plastic Surgery
1.1. The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.
1.2. To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
2. Research, Teaching and Training
2.1. To provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Clinical Director/Chief of Service.
3. Performance Management
3.1. To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
4. Medical Staff Management
4.1. To work with colleagues to ensure Junior doctors hours are compliant in line with the new contract
5. Governance
5.1. Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis
6. Strategy and Business Planning
6.1. To participate in the business planning and objective setting process for the directorate and Trust where appropriate.
7. Leadership and Team Working
7.1. To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national initiatives.
Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence
Job Plan
Programmed Activities: 10 PAs
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's specialist register with license to practice or Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register
Training & Knowledge
Essential
- Broad experience in Plastic surgery with a subspecialist Skin Oncology and Head and Neck reconstruction
Clinical skills
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in skin oncology, reconstructive microsurgery, major trauma and managing common plastic surgery problems in children
Management
Essential
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Experience in managing hospital staff.
Clinical governance
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Participation in audit
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Completed courses for training trainers, assessment and appraisal
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at a consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's specialist register with license to practice or Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register
Training & Knowledge
Essential
- Broad experience in Plastic surgery with a subspecialist Skin Oncology and Head and Neck reconstruction
Clinical skills
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in skin oncology, reconstructive microsurgery, major trauma and managing common plastic surgery problems in children
Management
Essential
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Experience in managing hospital staff.
Clinical governance
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Participation in audit
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Completed courses for training trainers, assessment and appraisal
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at a consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
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).
