Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive Consultant Plastic Surgeon with subspecialty interests in microsurgical breast reconstruction to join our existing breast reconstruction service in the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at Manchester Foundation Trust (Wythenshawe Site).
Already one of the largest breast reconstruction centres in the UK, this fifth appointment will allow us to further expand the provision of microsurgical breast reconstruction to the population of Greater Manchester, with capacity for over 200 breast free flaps per year.
The breast reconstruction service runs five days per week through a single, dedicated theatre, and is supported by two DIEP specialist nurses and a plastics breast pathway coordinator (soon to be appointed). Opportunities exist for developing the existing risk-reducing (bilateral) surgical service and initiatives recently trialled such as two flaps per day
For further information or to discuss the role in greater detail, please contact Specialty Lead Consultant Mr James Bedford via email to James.bedford@mft.nhs.uk or Lynn.allard@mft.nhs.uk.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time position with 10 programmed activities spread throughout the week. The appointee will deliver the following:
- 2-3 sessions of elective breast reconstruction surgery per week as part of a team job plan which allows scope for 2-surgeon operating when appropriate, at Wythenshawe Hospital
- 1 session of breast reconstruction and general plastics outpatient clinic per week
- 1 session of general anaesthetic plastic surgery general trauma per week
- 1 session of clinical admin per week
- 1.5 sessions of SPA time per week
- 1 session equivalent of on call per week
- 0.5 sessions per week for education & supervision
Please note where sessions are indicated "per week" this may be an average as some sessions may be scheduled fortnightly or as part of a 4 week rolling timetable. The final job plan is subject to discussion during the recruitment process and review with the Specialty Lead or Clinical Director at regular intervals.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on Specialist Register (or, for UK trainees, entry expected within 6 months).
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent.
- Oncoplastic breast reconstruction fellowship (UK TIG or equivalent) with training in: oMicrosurgical reconstruction of the breast AND oOncological resection & management of malignant breast disease
- ATLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Plastic Surgery.
- Experience in microsurgical breast reconstruction.
- Experience in breast surgical oncology including proficiency in oncological mastectomy and surgical management of nodal basins.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within Plastic surgery.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork
Desirable
- OrthoPlastic collaborative working experience
Management/ Administration
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of service.
- Experience of audit and management
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, waiting lists and operating lists.
- Ability to manage and lead surgical team.
Desirable
- Management or leadership training course
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.
- Experience of delivering teaching to doctors and allied health professionals.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Publications in the field of breast reconstruction/ microsurgery.
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on Specialist Register (or, for UK trainees, entry expected within 6 months).
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent.
- Oncoplastic breast reconstruction fellowship (UK TIG or equivalent) with training in: oMicrosurgical reconstruction of the breast AND oOncological resection & management of malignant breast disease
- ATLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Plastic Surgery.
- Experience in microsurgical breast reconstruction.
- Experience in breast surgical oncology including proficiency in oncological mastectomy and surgical management of nodal basins.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within Plastic surgery.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork
Desirable
- OrthoPlastic collaborative working experience
Management/ Administration
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of service.
- Experience of audit and management
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, waiting lists and operating lists.
- Ability to manage and lead surgical team.
Desirable
- Management or leadership training course
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.
- Experience of delivering teaching to doctors and allied health professionals.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Publications in the field of breast reconstruction/ microsurgery.
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
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).
