About this role
Job summary
The appointment is for an 8 PA Plastic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Craniofacial surgery. The surgeon, in conjunction with the current team of Plastic and Craniofacial surgeons will be responsible for delivering a Craniofacial surgical service at Great Ormond Street Hospital. A key role for this 3rd Plastic Surgeon within the craniofacial team will be to increase capacity for multi-surgeon operating in line with national recommendations.
The appointee must have extensive experience in paediatric and adult Plastic surgery. The ideal candidate will have previous experience at consultant level and an interest in clinical management and service development.
Main duties of the job
The appointment is for an 8 PA Plastic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Craniofacial
surgery. The surgeon, in conjunction with the current team of Plastics and Craniofacial surgeons will be responsible for delivering a Craniofacial surgical service at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The appointee will be expected:
o To provide a plastic surgical service at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
o To provide a craniofacial service commensurate with the experience of the candidate within a multidisciplinary surgical team.
o To undertake clinics and operating sessions for patients currently on waiting lists for paediatric plastic surgery.
o To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training of health care professionals
o To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams involved in providing excellent patient care.
o To work flexibly covering operating lists when other consultants are on leave.
The appointee must have extensive experience in paediatric Plastic surgery. The ideal candidate will have previous experience at consultant level and an interest in clinical management and service development.
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values Essential
Always welcoming Always helpful Always expert Always one team Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace. Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential
GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date) FRCS (PLAS) or equivalent CCT/CCST in Plastic Surgery (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR) Fellowship training in Craniofacial and Paediatric Plastic Surgery
Desirable
Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent Formal teaching qualification Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Extensive experience in Craniofacial & Plastic Surgery Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects Experience as a consultant grade in a Craniofacial Service Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks Experience as Principle Investigator or Clinical Investigator Experience of clinical leadership or management
Skills/Abilities Essential
High level written and oral communication skills Ability to organise and prioritise own workload Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment Presentation skills Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment. Leadership skills Proven ability to develop innovative solutions for craniofacial reconstructive challenges Microvascular surgery experience in Craniofacial reconstruction
Desirable
Holder of NIHR/MRC or equivalent charitable grants
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 Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)