Job summary
This post is a ST3+ level Trust Grade Registrar within Plastic Surgery.
The post is to encourage safe, timely discharge of patients and support junior members of the medical team.
The role is offered on a 6 month fixed term contract to cover a rotation gap.
You will be part of the Registrar on-call rota (1:7) which is designed to provide maximum support to the Plastic Surgery department at the LRI covering adult and paediatric inpatient and outpatient treatment across the broad spectrum of Plastic Surgery disorders. You will work closely with the on-call and other key members of the team to facilitate a safe and high standard of care for all patients.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.
To be able to provide support when needed for the care of patients with emergency admissions or day attenders during office hours.
To be a point of escalation when the junior doctors requires senior advice.
To provide Plastic Surgery services at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
To provide Plastic Surgery services by way of outpatient clinics and outpatient procedure lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester and in peripheral units.
To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other colleagues to maximise the utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and outpatient clinics.
To be part on the non-resident on call commitment to include weekends and bank holidays.
To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance 'Duties of a Doctor' are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences where job plans allow.
To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs;
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;
Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory.
In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
Also to include and maintain key working relationships with:
- Consultants in both Breast Surgery & Plastic Surgery
- Registrar colleagues and on-call team
- Ward MDT including Nursing, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists
- Nurse Practitioners and nursing colleagues within Burns & Plastics Dressing Clinic and dedicated wards
- Medical Staff Administrators
- Other CMGs including Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences where job plans allow.
To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs;
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;
Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory.
In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
Also to include and maintain key working relationships with:
- Consultants in both Breast Surgery & Plastic Surgery
- Registrar colleagues and on-call team
- Ward MDT including Nursing, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists
- Nurse Practitioners and nursing colleagues within Burns & Plastics Dressing Clinic and dedicated wards
- Medical Staff Administrators
- Other CMGs including Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
- MBBS / MRCS
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working as core level within a Plastic Surgery setting
Skills
Essential
- Physically able to participate in a full on-call rota.
- Able to influence and manage expectations of others.
- Ability to manage own time and work effectively.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
- MBBS / MRCS
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working as core level within a Plastic Surgery setting
Skills
Essential
- Physically able to participate in a full on-call rota.
- Able to influence and manage expectations of others.
- Ability to manage own time and work effectively.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
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).
