About this role
Job summary
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) post based at the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust Plastic Surgery Department. The Plastic Surgery Department at the Royal Free is a busy and dynamic unit that provides care both for the local population in North Central London and to a much larger network around North London, and the Home Counties.
In addition to the Royal Free Hospital, the trust manages plastic surgery services in the following locations:
Mount Vernon Hospital
Watford General Hospital
St Albans City Hospital
Barnet General Hospital
Edgware Community Hospital
Services are also provided at the following sites:
Hillingdon Hospital
Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Whittington Hospital
University College Hospital
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Harefield Hospital
Northwick Park Hospital
The service is configured such that inpatient work, day case work involving general anaesthetic and specialist outpatient services are generally delivered from the Royal Free Hospital. At each 'spoke' in the network there are a combination of general outpatient services, operating under local anaesthetic and in some cases clinical partnerships with consultants in other specialties for joint operating.
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilities:
The post-holder will work at SpR level. He/she will be expected to undertake appropriate surgery and assist in the operating theatre, take part in ward rounds and assist in outpatient plastic clinics, as directed by the Consultants.The successful applicant will engage fully and proactively in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, and the Trusts clinical governance systems.Support infection prevention & control and antimicrobial stewardship activities.Participate in laboratory and clinical research projects.The postholder will undertake plastic surgery clinics and provide care for patients with a wide range of plastic surgical conditionsAttend and support the microsurgical cases during the week. Help plan and organise complex reconstructive cases via each departments MDT.Expectation of being faculty on microsurgery coursesAim for peer-reviewed publication during fellowshipComplete a service improvement projectActively involved in training more junior doctors
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional qualifications Essential
Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Eligible for GMC registration Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent Post FRCS (Plast)
Desirable
Higher Degree MSc, MD, PhD Evidence of peer-reviewed Publications Evidence of service improvements
Experience Essential
Experience in microsurgical breast reconstruction At least 5 years' previous work experience within a Plastic Surgery team Evidence of competence in microsurgery Completed basic surgical training including ST2 Experience in General Plastics
Desirable
Experience in microsurgical extremity reconstruction and head and neck flaps Publications in peer-reviewed plastic surgery journals
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Excellent clinical skills The authority, decision-making skills etc. needed to lead a multidisciplinary team in a complex environment Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions Strong oral and written communications skills in English Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into accountany diversity issues Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate
Desirable
Strong teaching skills and experience Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS Committed to personal development and learning on the job Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity Motivated to do an excellent job to the best of your ability
Desirable
The ability and skills to be a potential leader in their field
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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)