Microsurgery & Hypospadias Surgery Senior Fellowship
Job Description
Job summary
This is first of its kind, specialist Microsurgery Fellowship including Hypospadias surgery, in the UK.
The successful candidate will take part in regular operating sessions involving Microsurgical reconstructions (Breast / Head and Neck / Lower Limb Trauma) as well as Hypospadias surgery, which requires comparable skill set.
Working within the Plastic Surgery Department at Royal Preston Hospital, this post offers a unique skill set which differs from that of regular surgical skills. We are looking for someone with previous experience in this area to join the Team.
This is a 12-month Fixed Term post.
Main duties of the job
The working week will include regular operating sessions, outpatients clinics, in patient management and participating in weekly Departmental teaching sessions. Morbidity and mortality / Audit meetings are held once a month.
Clinical:
- Managing New and Follow up patients in weekly
- Care of in-patients - pre and post operative periods.
- Daily ward rounds in adult and children's
- Taking part in designated operating lists - working alongside the Consultant at a senior level and supporting Junior
- On-call cover (1 in 14 rota) for General Plastic surgery / Hand trauma
Administrative:
- Clinical documentation / Managing patient related correspondence
- Involvement in Quality improvement
- You will be expected to play a full part in Departmental Morbidity & Mortality / Audit meetings and clinical governance
About us
We support the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal Colleges and are committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
You will receive the full support of the Trust and the Directorate to develop specialist areas of interest in line with Directorate business plans and the development of services generally within the Trust.
Undergraduate medical student teaching has commenced in 2003. The Plastic Surgery Directorate has active links with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) with trainees undertaking laboratory research at the University. Considerable opportunities exist for research and development, which are integral to teaching hospital status.
Clinical research is actively encouraged. Support to study leave and medical meetings can be arranged. It is expected that the post holder will generate some research / publications from this Fellowship.
Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.
Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Person Specification
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice (GMC check to confirm)
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Post graduate Training in Plastic Surgery of at least 4 years
Desirable
- MRCS or equivalent
- ST7/ 8 (Plastic Surgery)
- Post CCT / FRCS Plastic Surgery or equivalent
- Post Graduate Training
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Recognised Plastic Surgery training or equivalent.
- Experience of working independently whilst operating on local anaesthetic patients.
- Previous experience in Microvascular Surgery
Desirable
- Previous experience in independent or supervised Microsurgical work
- Involvement in audit
- Interest / previous experience within Hypospadias Surgery/ Paediatric Plastic Surgery
Personal
Essential
- Proven effective communication skills (with examples).
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Good organisation skills (with examples).
Desirable
- Ability to teach / train others.
- Attending Training the Trainer course or equivalent
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane Fulwood
Preston
PR2 9HT
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
