About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and committed individuals to join Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant in Plastic Surgery. This new post will be based at King's Mill Hospital with sessions at Newark Hospital.
The successful candidates will be taking a lead in implementation of tele dermatology services and development.
This new post also offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the clinical development of the Dermatology service across Nottinghamshire with support in training and integration of community services with secondary care.
This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job-share are encouraged to apply. If a part-time or job-share person is appointed modification of the job content will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis. They will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time for the appointed sessions to the duties of the post and to give them priority at these times.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
1. To assist in the provision and development of a safe, effective and efficient Plastic Surgery service and support the Trust and its network in providing the best possible care to patients
2. To carry out all duties at the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within your area of work
3. Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absence
4. Any other duties that may be required from time to time
5. A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
6. To carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy at all times
7. To comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff
8. To have knowledge of and employ the basic principles of infection control practice and to ensure adherence to the requirements in the Infection Control Manual.
About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Through the Mid Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership, we work closely with health and social care partners, sharing responsibility for managing resources, meeting NHS standards, and improving the health of our communities.
Improving lives and enhancing care experiences are at the core of what we do, diving the positive changes we aim to achieve. A culture of listening is essential to delivering safe, high- quality care and out Trust's CARE values reflect this commitment. Developed in collaboration with our staff, patients, service users and volunteers, these values are the foundation of our culture and guide us on our path to consistently delivering outstanding care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to see the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
Experience Essential
Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan Understanding of all aspects of skin cancer care Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team including senior trainees
Desirable
Five years of supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
Teaching Desirable
Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role
Research Essential
Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Management & administrative experience Essential
Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
Desirable
The potential to develop management and leadership skills
Other Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Desirable
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton-In-Ashfield
NG17 4JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)