Job summary
This is a 10PA post designed primarily to support specialised oncologic plastic surgery and reconstruction at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust which is a tertiary referral centre for the treatment of cancer. This is a substantive post.
This is a post where the successful candidate is expected to have a key role in the development of the expanding breast surgery service, head and neck surgery and skin cancer service to support the Plastic Surgery department. The appointee will be expected to be involved in all areas of oncologic plastic surgery and microsurgical reconstruction, providing cover where necessary to the existing plastic surgeons and would be expected to share cover of the perineal reconstruction service.
Main duties of the job
Possession of the FRCS(Plast) and CCT, or an equivalent recognised accreditation in Plastic Surgery is essential, and interest in research and teaching is desirable. Candidates will have undergone recognised specialist training and have experience in plastic surgery oncology including microvascular reconstruction and perineal reconstruction.
Development of the Breast Service
The development of this service will rely heavily in forging links with breast surgery colleagues in the other hospitals in the region. The successful candidate may be expected to attend the Family History Clinics at the Nightingale Unit at South Manchester. The Christie is positioned to be one of the major breast reconstructive Units in the Northwest region.
Support of skin services
This service at the Christie has a well-established multidisciplinary approach to the management of patients with skin cancer. This includes surgery, medical oncology and clinical oncology; enabling the delivery of the highest quality of care to patients. Parallel clinics with oncologists for discussion of complex skin tumours and nurse led support are provided.
The appointee will join a team of 3 Consultant Plastic Surgeons and will work in the surgical directorate with 21 Consultant Surgeons within the Specialities of Gynaecology, Colorectal and Urology.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
The fundamental approach to treatment at the Christie is as part of a multidisciplinary team within tumour and disease groups. Close collaboration exists with the Departments of Medical Oncology and Clinical Oncology. In addition, clinical groups include endocrinology, paediatric and adolescent oncology, chronic pain, palliative care, genetics and psychological medicine.
The Christie has both diagnostic and interventional radiological services including ultrasound, radionuclide, CT, MR and PET scanning. Pathology services include histopathology, cytology, haematology and clinical chemistry.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical establishment provides surgical beds on ward 10 which are allocated according to need. There is a surgical day case unit with facilities for preoperative assessment. The Anesthetic service is provided by the Department of Anesthesia at the Christie by the Clinical Director Dr Pawel Arkuszynski supported via a SLA for anesthesia with The University Hospital South Manchester. All Consultant Surgeons and Anesthetists with sessional commitments to the Christie Hospital are members of the Directorate of Anesthetics, Theatres and Surgery and in the division of Clinical Support and Specialist Surgery.
The department of plastic surgery at The Christie has effectively two separate roles; one is in the area of resection and management of skin and soft tissue tumours and secondly, the team provides a reconstructive service for the aforementioned group and for patients requiring reconstruction following breast, colorectal, gynaecological and urological surgery. The team also provides key roles within the nationally funded NF1 and NF2 services and the Greater Manchester facial function service.
There is a year-on-year increase in the number of microsurgical reconstructions being performed and the successful candidate would be expected to be a competent microsurgeon and be able to support the three existing consultants.
There are regular plastic surgery clinical meetings, a regular audit programme and a teaching and education programme that the appointee would be actively involved in.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical establishment provides surgical beds on ward 10 which are allocated according to need. There is a surgical day case unit with facilities for preoperative assessment. The Anesthetic service is provided by the Department of Anesthesia at the Christie by the Clinical Director Dr Pawel Arkuszynski supported via a SLA for anesthesia with The University Hospital South Manchester. All Consultant Surgeons and Anesthetists with sessional commitments to the Christie Hospital are members of the Directorate of Anesthetics, Theatres and Surgery and in the division of Clinical Support and Specialist Surgery.
The department of plastic surgery at The Christie has effectively two separate roles; one is in the area of resection and management of skin and soft tissue tumours and secondly, the team provides a reconstructive service for the aforementioned group and for patients requiring reconstruction following breast, colorectal, gynaecological and urological surgery. The team also provides key roles within the nationally funded NF1 and NF2 services and the Greater Manchester facial function service.
There is a year-on-year increase in the number of microsurgical reconstructions being performed and the successful candidate would be expected to be a competent microsurgeon and be able to support the three existing consultants.
There are regular plastic surgery clinical meetings, a regular audit programme and a teaching and education programme that the appointee would be actively involved in.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- GMC Registration with License to practice
- On the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery
- To show a broad range of publication and research activity
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Plastic Surgery in the broad scope of plastic surgery
- Microsurgical training
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on problems, both emergency and elective, within Plastic Surgery
- Ability to take on full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Expertise in surgery for breast surgery, skin cancer, head and neck cancer and other forms of oncological surgery to include complex reconstructions and perineal reconstruction
- Training & Experience in microsurgery
- Experience of sentinel node biopsy and block dissections
- Ability to manage skin cancer patients through the SSMDT and provide network compliance
- Evidence of previous personal and departmental audit.
- Evidence of previous management related training
Desirable
- FRCS
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration c.Specialist Registration for Plastic Surgery
- Relevant subspecialty fellowships/training
- Introduction and/or implementation of new techniques
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- GMC Registration with License to practice
- On the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery
- To show a broad range of publication and research activity
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Plastic Surgery in the broad scope of plastic surgery
- Microsurgical training
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on problems, both emergency and elective, within Plastic Surgery
- Ability to take on full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Expertise in surgery for breast surgery, skin cancer, head and neck cancer and other forms of oncological surgery to include complex reconstructions and perineal reconstruction
- Training & Experience in microsurgery
- Experience of sentinel node biopsy and block dissections
- Ability to manage skin cancer patients through the SSMDT and provide network compliance
- Evidence of previous personal and departmental audit.
- Evidence of previous management related training
Desirable
- FRCS
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration c.Specialist Registration for Plastic Surgery
- Relevant subspecialty fellowships/training
- Introduction and/or implementation of new techniques
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).
