Job summary
CONSULTANT HAND AND PLASTIC SURGEON (2024)
We are seeking an enthusiastic colleague to join our team of 9 other consultant Plastic Surgeons, all with a subspecialty interest, based at both The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
This is a substantive full-time post in Hand and Plastic Surgery and is a replacement post for a retiring colleague. The successful candidate will be welcomed into our busy plastic surgery and hand surgery services.The intended start date is from February 2024.
Main duties of the job
This post will combine elective and emergency hand surgery with some general plastic surgery. There is a 1 in 6 on call week for Hand surgery supported by scheduled hand trauma clinics, lists supported by regional anaesthesia, and an experienced hand therapy team. We have dedicated daily weekday trauma hand clinics within the Orthopaedic Trauma Outpatients department and weekend triage clinics in our Plastic surgery dressing clinic. We have daily access to shared emergency theatre lists for adult and paediatric patients and three times weekly specific hand trauma lists. We have a fortnightly job planned MDT meeting for complex cases and education. There is a busy nerve injury service where an interest would be welcomed, supported and developed. The opportunity to contribute to our existing children's hand surgery services or spinal cord injuries upper limb surgery is also available. A microvascular skill set is essential for this post to support our upper and lower limb Major Trauma Centre services.
For more information regarding the post and our unit, please see the full post specification.
About us
The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline/countryside and a great range of local amenities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist register or within 6 months of expected date of inclusion
- Hand surgery fellowship training
- FRCS(Plast) or equivalent qualifications in training
- IRMER training for mini C-arm use (or willing to complete prior to commencing post)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in general Plastic surgery
- Relevant experience in Hand surgery
- Evidence of clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience in nerve injury
- Experience of research or innovative service development
Skills
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Plastic Surgery
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in general Hand and Plastic surgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Competent in microsurgical techniques
- Depth and breadth of experience to participate in the care of both elective and emergency Hand and Plastics Surgery patients
Desirable
- Lower limb microvascular reconstruction skills
Other skills
Essential
- Evidence of working in an MDT
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment to good teamworking and relationships
- Good leadership skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Training and management skills
- IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist register or within 6 months of expected date of inclusion
- Hand surgery fellowship training
- FRCS(Plast) or equivalent qualifications in training
- IRMER training for mini C-arm use (or willing to complete prior to commencing post)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in general Plastic surgery
- Relevant experience in Hand surgery
- Evidence of clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience in nerve injury
- Experience of research or innovative service development
Skills
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Plastic Surgery
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in general Hand and Plastic surgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Competent in microsurgical techniques
- Depth and breadth of experience to participate in the care of both elective and emergency Hand and Plastics Surgery patients
Desirable
- Lower limb microvascular reconstruction skills
Other skills
Essential
- Evidence of working in an MDT
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment to good teamworking and relationships
- Good leadership skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Training and management skills
- IT skills
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).
