Locum Consultant in Plastic Surgery with an interest in Hand Surgery

VerseOne Group; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Plastic Surgery with a keen Hand Surgery interest to provide a specialist clinical service at the St Andrew’s Centre, Broomfield Hospital and satellite sites.

The post is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time appointment with 10 sessions per week; salary ranges from £113,565 to £150,569 per annum (pro rata for part-time). Applicants should hold MBBS and specialist training with strong leadership and teaching abilities.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent.
• UK professional registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Total clinical care of referred patients with proper record keeping and communication with GPs.
• Provide clinical leadership for the Plastic Surgery Service and collaborate with MDT.
• Participate in out-of-hours consultant cover and annual/study leave arrangements.
• Undertake regular ward rounds and participate in audits and CPD.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Research

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or Equivalent

Specialist training or equivalent

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Locum Consultant in Plastic Surgery with an interest in Hand Surgery

Main area Plastic Surgery & Burns Grade Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (12 month ftc.) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 390-MS-B&P-BR-2485-B

Site Broomfield Town Chelmsford Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

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As per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold. for the role.

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Job overview

The successful applicant will provide a specialist clinical service in General Plastic Surgery and Burns, with special interest in Hand surgery at the St Andrew’s Centre, Broomfield Hospital and its satellite sites.

You will also conduct and lead clinically relevant research to improve patient outcomes that will utilize and foster collaboration between local and national university facilities, and the clinical forum at St. Andrew’s Centre for Plastic Surgery and Burns.

There is a well-stocked medical library with audio-visual teaching aids and a full time librarian. The library has a Medline facility. There is a thriving Postgraduate Medical Centre with regular clinical meetings and a general education programme.

All consultants are expected to take advantage of study leave to maintain and develop their clinical skills to comply with CME requirements.

Day Time Work Category PAs

Monday 0900-1300 Closed Injury Clinic DCC 1.0

1330-1730 Hand Clinic DCC 1.0

Tuesday Elective list alt week or cover for Ms Gardiner Trauma List if needed Non hospital Day Alt week DCC 1.25

Wednesday 0830-1230 Closed Injury Clinic alt week 1&3 DCC 0.5

1330-1800 Abd Wall / Perineal Reconstruction Basildon or OPD Southend Alt weeks 1&3 DCC 1.25

Thursday 0800 - 1200 SPA SPA 1.0

On Call 1.0

Flexible SPA SPA 0.5

Total PAs 10.00

Main duties of the job

The total clinical care of the patients referred to him/her, including all administrative duties associated with patient care, proper record keeping and good communications maintained with patients and their general practitioners.

Positive collaboration with colleagues to provide the effective clinical leadership for all the staff in the Plastic Surgery Service.

Multidisciplinary teamwork is envisaged as a key component of this. He/she will participate in out of hours consultant cover and in the cover arrangements during colleagues’ annual/study leave.

Undertaking regular ward rounds.

Participate in clinical audit and in continuing professional education.

Supervision, teaching, training and professional development of the junior medical staff working in the service. Consultants are fully involved in developing a high standard of teaching of junior medical staff, nurses, and medical students and in designing and contributing to the process for establishment and approval of training posts for junior medical staff.

Maintaining standards of care for his/her service to the Medical Director, the Chief Executive and Chairman and the Board of the Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust.

Please note the time table included in the job description is an example indicative time table and is subject to change upon discussion with the successful candidate.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Qualifications

• MBBS or Equivalent
• Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems
• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team.
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

Teaching Experience

• Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff.
• Evidence of teaching activities undertaken as one to one, small group, anatomical and cadaveric dissections, and lectures to larger groups at regional or national level

Research / Audit Experience

• Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Communication Skills

• Evidence of management experience or training.
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist training.
• Ability to manage and lead department.

Personal Skills

• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
• Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership.
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.

Other

• Ability to travel between Trust sites
• Own Transport

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Mr Manu Sood Job title Consultant Plastic & Hand Surgeon, Clinical Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01245 362000