About this role
Job summary
The Paediatric Plastic Surgery department covers the wide spectrum of sub-specialities within paediatric plastic surgery ranging from facial palsy, Microtia/Atresia, congenital upper/limb, chest wall and vascular anomalies while also being a busy paediatric trauma centre for the South East. The department is currently involved in many exciting initiatives and we are looking for an individual with appropriate clinical and people skills to complement our enthusiastic, outgoing and welcoming team and help keep the service in the forefront of clinical and academic excellence.
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job Description for a full breakdown of the main duties of the job - please do contact the service if you require more information.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is made up of two of London's best known teaching hospitals and employs over 13,650 staff and has over 2 million patient contacts a year. Our annual turnover is now £1.3 billion.
As part of the King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Network (KHP AHSN), the Trust works closely with King's College London, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in collaborative research and joint working initiatives.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description for a full breakdown of the main duties of the job - please do contact the service if you require more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise MRCS or equivalent Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification
Clinical Experience Essential
Comprehensive clinical experience in surgical specialty
Desirable
Previous exposure to plastic surgery
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Ability to perform clinical procedures commensurate with post
Research Essential
Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Evidence of original research/academic activity and participation in audit
Teaching Essential
Experience of teaching
Desirable
Teaching certificate or equivalent
Management Desirable
Understanding of the role of management in regional service provision
Other Essential
Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management Experience in clinical guideline development Appraisal training
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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address St. Thomas' Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)