Job summary
This is a substantive 10 PA post. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative, and progressive Consultant to join our Plastic Surgery Team. The work is 70% hand and general plastic surgery and 30% skin oncology. The appointee will cover all sites. Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCS (or equivalent) who are on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register in Plastic Surgery or who will be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview. In addition, applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are fully trained in hand, skin, and general plastic surgery. Skin or hand fellowships are desirable but not essential. There are no oncalls associated with this post.
Main duties of the job
The post will enable the successful applicant to develop sub sub-specialty surgery interests to complement the existing consultant staff, develop further towards a recognised Black Country Alliance service.
The appointee will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues towards achieving and maintaining national maximum waiting times and developing clinical pathways in line with the maximum 18-week patient pathway guarantee.
The candidate will be expected to participate in the weekly skin MDT. There is also an opportunity to participate in Hand MDT.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opened this year and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH . If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Job description
Job responsibilities
The University of Birmingham would like to support research by offering two protected research PAs to recently appointed (within 18 months) consultants. Sessions will be prioritised for those with a commitment to research and an interest in an area of research that maps to University of Birmingham strengths. Support will be assessed on a competitive basis.
At the University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
A bespoke mentoring/training programme along with a £5k training/consumables budget will be provided. Assuming good progress is made the Research PAs will be for 3 years. In keeping with our track-record of supporting the development of colleagues, we anticipate that the appointees will be able to raise research funding to support their research time beyond the 3-year period.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Plastic Surgery Clinical Lead Mr Elliott Smock, Email: Elliott.smock1@nhs.net
Dermatology Clinical Lead Dr Donna Thompson, Email: donna.thompson4@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The University of Birmingham would like to support research by offering two protected research PAs to recently appointed (within 18 months) consultants. Sessions will be prioritised for those with a commitment to research and an interest in an area of research that maps to University of Birmingham strengths. Support will be assessed on a competitive basis.
At the University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
A bespoke mentoring/training programme along with a £5k training/consumables budget will be provided. Assuming good progress is made the Research PAs will be for 3 years. In keeping with our track-record of supporting the development of colleagues, we anticipate that the appointees will be able to raise research funding to support their research time beyond the 3-year period.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Plastic Surgery Clinical Lead Mr Elliott Smock, Email: Elliott.smock1@nhs.net
Dermatology Clinical Lead Dr Donna Thompson, Email: donna.thompson4@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Plastic Surgery (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
Desirable
- BSSH/European Hand Diploma
- Post Graduate degree in Plastic Surgery.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Desirable
- Experience of leading Clinical Service.
Professional and multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision- making
Desirable
- Experience in managing National initiative
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- The ability to appraise junior doctors. and other staff.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives, and issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Plastic Surgery
- Experience in undertaking original research.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff, and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites
- Residence within a reasonable distance of all 3 Hospitals City, Sandwell and MMUH Hospitals
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Plastic Surgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
- Fellowship in Hand Surgery
Desirable
- Special interest that complements the existing consultants
- Experience in reconstructive, nerve surgery and surgical spasticity management.
- Experience in managing complex hand, Wrist & upper limb trauma.
- Fellowship in Skin Oncology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Plastic Surgery (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
Desirable
- BSSH/European Hand Diploma
- Post Graduate degree in Plastic Surgery.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Desirable
- Experience of leading Clinical Service.
Professional and multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision- making
Desirable
- Experience in managing National initiative
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- The ability to appraise junior doctors. and other staff.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives, and issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Plastic Surgery
- Experience in undertaking original research.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff, and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites
- Residence within a reasonable distance of all 3 Hospitals City, Sandwell and MMUH Hospitals
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Plastic Surgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
- Fellowship in Hand Surgery
Desirable
- Special interest that complements the existing consultants
- Experience in reconstructive, nerve surgery and surgical spasticity management.
- Experience in managing complex hand, Wrist & upper limb trauma.
- Fellowship in Skin Oncology.
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).
