Locum Consultant in Paediatric Plastic Surgery

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is offering a full-time position for a Locum Consultant Paediatric Plastic Surgeon. The role involves managing paediatric trauma cases, participating in teaching and research, and engaging in clinical duties at a renowned hospital. Candidates must possess FRCS(Plast) and extensive experience in plastic surgery. A commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork and service development is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing (preferably paediatric) patients with Major Trauma.
• Clinical training equivalent to UK CCT in Plastic Surgery.
• Experience in audit and management of service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead surgical team.
• Support development of services in Paediatric Major Trauma.
• Engage in teaching and research activities.

Skills

Ability to offer expert clinical opinion

Experience in all aspects of plastic surgery

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Plastic Surgery (FRCS(Plast))

ATLS

Fellowship training in paediatric plastic surgery

Job description

Overview

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Locum Consultant Paediatric Plastic Surgeon with an interest in paediatric major trauma at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Royal Manchester Children's Hospital). This role is ideal for someone with a keen interest in paediatric plastic surgery, trauma, and microsurgery. You will be joining a dynamic team within a major teaching hospital and Foundation Trust, strengthening our Paediatric Plastic Surgery service.

For further information or to discuss the role in greater detail, please contact Clinical Director Mr J Bedford via email to [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Job responsibilities

This is a full-time position (10 programmed activities / PAs per week) including regular theatre and clinic sessions, time for administration and supporting programmed activities (SPA), on-call duties, and time for education, training, and research. Your clinical activities will be based at Royal Manchester Children\'s Hospital, with some scope for adult/transitional practice at Wythenshawe Hospital if desirable. You will support the development of services within Paediatric Major Trauma, which may include hand microsurgery, replantation, nerve surgery and burns. This job includes general elective paediatric plastic surgery, trauma, and emergency lists, with opportunities for service development and clinical leadership.

Job description and responsibilities are provided in the attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Please read the Candidate Essentials Guide to understand the Trust, our benefits, how we care for you, and information to be aware of before applying.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and patients when working in our healthcare settings. While vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, staff are encouraged to get vaccinated. Guidance is available via NHS England and related resources.

About us

MFT is England\'s largest NHS Trust with significant scale and ambition. We are creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the millions who rely on our services each year. We bring together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, champion collaboration and transformation, and seek to provide opportunities across our 30,000-strong workforce. We have launched Hive, our new Electronic Patient Record system, to support clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and research and innovation.

We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, with a robust infrastructure to support high-quality research programmes. We are also pursuing a Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Diversity and equality

Diversity Matters

MFT promotes equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity and eliminating discrimination across our workforce. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply. If you have special requirements to help with your application, please email [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons examination in Plastic Surgery - FRCS(Plast) - or recognised international equivalent
• ATLS
• Fellowship training (or undergoing fellowship training) in paediatric plastic surgery
• Experience in managing (preferably paediatric) patients with Major Trauma

Desirable

• Entry on to the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery or progression towards Specialist Registration or CESR

Experience

• Essential
  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Plastic Surgery.
  • Experience in all aspects of plastic surgery
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within Paediatric Plastic surgery.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork
• Desirable
  • Experience in management of vascular malformations, neuro-plastics cases, sarcoma or burns

Management/Administration

• Essential
  • Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of service.
  • Experience of audit and management
  • Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, waiting lists and operating lists.
  • Ability to manage and lead surgical team.
• Desirable
  • Management or leadership training course

Teaching and Research

• Essential
  • Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.
  • Experience of delivering teaching to doctors and allied health professionals.
• Desirable
  • Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
  • Publications in the field of plastic surgery
  • Postgraduate teaching qualification
  • Ability to supervise postgraduate research