About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Plastic Surgeon with a Special Interest in Reconstructive Microsurgery to join the Plastic Surgery team at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a substantive 10 PA post supporting the Trust's microsurgery and complex reconstructive service. The successful candidate will contribute to a broad range of reconstructive surgery, with a particular focus on lower limb trauma and reconstruction, alongside breast reconstruction and other complex microvascular reconstructive surgery.
St George's is a Major Trauma Centre and the post offers an opportunity to work closely with Trauma and Orthopaedic colleagues in the multidisciplinary management of complex lower limb trauma, from early assessment and reconstructive planning through to definitive soft-tissue and microvascular reconstruction. The post holder will also contribute to the established breast reconstruction service and other complex reconstructive pathways according to service need and their expertise.
The successful candidate will join a large tertiary Plastic Surgery department providing specialist services across Southwest London and Surrey and will be expected to contribute to the department's clinical, teaching, training, governance and service-development activities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a comprehensive microsurgical and reconstructive Plastic Surgery service, working as part of a multidisciplinary team across elective and emergency pathways.
A significant component of the role will be the management of complex lower limb trauma and reconstruction, working closely with Trauma and Orthopaedic colleagues and the wider Major Trauma service. This will include assessment and reconstructive planning, soft-tissue reconstruction and microvascular free tissue transfer where clinically appropriate.
The post holder will also contribute to the breast reconstruction service, including immediate and delayed reconstruction and microvascular free-flap reconstruction, and to other areas of complex reconstruction including abdominal wall, perineal and other microvascular surgery.
The role also includes participation in the Plastic Surgery emergency workload, Consultant of the Week arrangements and on-call service, alongside responsibility for teaching and supervision of resident doctors and medical students. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute actively to clinical governance, audit, research, quality improvement and the continued development of the Plastic Surgery reconstructive service.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Provide a comprehensive microsurgical and complex reconstructive Plastic Surgery service, with particular emphasis on lower limb trauma and reconstruction and breast reconstruction. Work closely with Trauma and Orthopaedic colleagues in the assessment, planning and management of patients requiring complex lower limb reconstruction, including patients presenting through the Major Trauma Centre. Undertake operative management of complex lower limb trauma, including soft-tissue reconstruction and microvascular free tissue transfer where appropriate. Contribute to the breast reconstruction service, including immediate and delayed reconstruction and microvascular free-flap reconstruction, working collaboratively with Breast Surgery and the wider multidisciplinary team. Contribute to abdominal wall, perineal and other complex microvascular reconstruction according to service requirements and individual expertise. Participate in relevant multidisciplinary meetings and promote effective working across Plastic Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Breast Surgery and other specialties. Participate in the Plastic Surgery emergency workload and be competent in the assessment and management of adult and paediatric Plastic Surgery and hand trauma. Participate in the Trauma Consultant of the Week model, currently approximately four times per year, providing ward rounds, trauma management and supervision of the resident doctor team. Participate in the consultant on-call rota and provide appropriate internal cover with consultant colleagues. Maintain continuing responsibility for patients under their care, including the associated clinical and administrative responsibilities. Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and the training, supervision and development of resident doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Participate in clinical governance, audit, research, service evaluation and quality-improvement activity. Contribute to the ongoing development of the microsurgery and reconstructive service, including improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of multidisciplinary reconstructive pathways. Participate in annual appraisal, revalidation, continuing professional development and job planning and maintain the professional knowledge, skills and registration required for the role. Work with consultant colleagues and service management to support the effective management, performance and development of the Plastic Surgery service. Work in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice and all relevant Trust policies and professional standards. These responsibilities reflect the more detailed expectations within the JD, including clinical care, governance, CPD, management and teaching responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
oMB ChB or equivalent oFull GMC Registration oFRCS (Plast) or equivalent oCCT in Plastic Surgery, or within six months of CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
oHigher degree (MD or PhD) Additional fellowship or advanced training in microsurgery and/or complex reconstruction
Experience Essential
oBroad experience and training across emergency and elective Plastic Surgery oSubstantial experience in microsurgical and complex reconstructive surgery oExperience in the management and reconstruction of complex lower limb trauma oExperience in breast reconstruction oExperience of working effectively within multidisciplinary surgical teams
Desirable
oExperience of both microvascular lower limb and breast reconstruction oExperience of complex abdominal wall and/or perineal reconstruction oEvidence of service development within Plastic Surgery or reconstructive services
Skills Essential
oCompetence in microsurgical techniques and microvascular free tissue transfer oAbility to assess, plan and manage complex reconstructive cases oAbility to work collaboratively with Trauma & Orthopaedics, Breast Surgery and other relevant specialties oAbility to manage and provide clinical leadership within a surgical team oExperience of clinical audit and quality improvement oExperience of teaching and supervising resident doctors in training
Desirable
oUndergraduate teaching experience oAbility to develop and lead research, audit or quality-improvement projects
Knowledge Essential
oKnowledge of current standards and evidence-based practice in Plastic Surgery, microsurgery and complex reconstruction oUnderstanding of the multidisciplinary management of complex lower limb trauma oUnderstanding of contemporary breast reconstruction pathways and techniques oUnderstanding of the principles and values of the NHS Constitution and responsibilities to patients, colleagues and the public
Desirable
o Knowledge of service development and innovation within reconstructive surgery oEvidence of research or academic interest relevant to microsurgery or reconstruction
Other Essential
oGood interpersonal skills oStrong leadership skills and performance driven oCommitment to continuing professional development oWillingness to work flexibly oEnquiring and critical approach to work oEffective communicator with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies oComputer literate
Desirable
oInnovation in clinical practice
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Georges Hospital
Blackshaw Road
Tooting
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)