Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
This is a prestigious twelve month post is to commence in August 2024 working in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Newcastle upon Tyne NHS foundation Trust. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of cases and procedures both within the department and in a multidisciplinary setting. Sarcoma, head and neck, breast reconstruction, facial reanimation, lower limb trauma reconstruction and abdominal wall reconstruction are all regularly undertaken, that the range of opportunities is vast. Joint cases with ENT, Maxillofacial, Orthopaedic, General, Transplant, Neuro, Vascular and Cardiothoracic surgeons as well as regular sarcoma and head & neck MDTs further broaden the scope of this post. Previous fellows have participated in more than 80 free tissue transfers during their post, plus an interesting number of non-microsurgical complex reconstructions.
Main duties of the job
This post is designed for a senior trainee post FRCS (Plast) or equivalent, however, it is also open to recent CCT holders or senior international trainees in Plastic Surgery. You will be the one fellow working with the existing micro surgeons based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital. It is essential that you are able to work as a flexible member of a team with the present consultants and supporting staff members. This post has educational approval for candidates who are pre CCT. Post CCT holders will be expected to complete a formal Trust-based appraisal during the year.
About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr Maniram Ragbir, Consultant Plastic Surgeon on 0191 2829874, or at Maniram.Ragbir@nhs.net
Closing Date: 15 January 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will receive educational and clinical supervision. They will be encouraged to participate in audit and research and are expected to be involved in the post-operative care of their patients. There is no formal involvement in the registrar on call roster. The annual North East Flap Course and North East Microsurgery Course will allow certified teaching. Wet lab sessions at the Northern Surgical Training Centre, with access to a Da Vinci Robot further add to the value of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will receive educational and clinical supervision. They will be encouraged to participate in audit and research and are expected to be involved in the post-operative care of their patients. There is no formal involvement in the registrar on call roster. The annual North East Flap Course and North East Microsurgery Course will allow certified teaching. Wet lab sessions at the Northern Surgical Training Centre, with access to a Da Vinci Robot further add to the value of this post.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Success in the Intercollegiate Specialty Examination in Plastic Surgery or equivalent.
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience and interest in General Plastic Surgery
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- A special interest in and experience of microsurgery.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability.
- Understanding of management goals.
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Success in the Intercollegiate Specialty Examination in Plastic Surgery or equivalent.
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience and interest in General Plastic Surgery
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- A special interest in and experience of microsurgery.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability.
- Understanding of management goals.
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
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).
