Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a whole-time locum consultant plastic surgeon for a fixed-term 12-month post.

The appointee will provide comprehensive plastic surgery services including general plastics, skin cancer management, outpatient clinics, MOPs lists and theatre sessions, working with consultant colleagues to meet service demand.

Qualifications

• GMC registration or eligible to register with licence to practise.
• MD or PhD or equivalent.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive plastic surgery service with general plastic surgery focus.
• Undertake outpatient clinics, MOPs lists and theatre sessions.
• Assess, diagnose and manage a broad range of plastic surgical conditions including skin cancer.
• Contribute flexibly to areas of greatest service demand.
• Review and follow the job description and governance requirements.

Skills

Clinical governance

Teaching/education

CPD

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GMC registration

MD/PhD

Specialist register

Job description

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

The Directorate of Plastic and Breast Surgery at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a Whole-time Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon for a fixed term period of 12 months.

Please note that the interview will take place on Tuesday 13th October via MS Teams.

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive plastic surgery service. The post holder will have specific responsibility for the delivery of general plastic surgery, reflecting the current and anticipated demand within the service. Applicants should therefore be able to demonstrate appropriate experience, skills and interest in managing a broad range of plastic surgery patients.

The postholder will undertake outpatient clinics, MOPs lists and theatre sessions, providing care for general plastic surgery patients. This will include the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with a broad range of general plastic surgical conditions, including skin cancer, with the expectation that the postholder will contribute flexibly to the areas of greatest service demand.

For further information please review the job description.

Working for our organisation

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice.

For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
• MD or PhD or equivalent
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview

Clinical experience

• Broad experience in general plastic surgery including skin cancer and general plastic surgery emergencies
• Needs to have current Safeguarding Child/Adult competencies.
• Good knowledge of modern surgical techniques including the use of skin substitutes and reconstruction techniques
• Fellowship level experience plastic surgery

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Teaching and training

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

CPD

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
• Able to work well in a team across all staff groups

Clinical governance and audit

• Experience in performing clinical audit
• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Good written and oral communication skills

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here .

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. W hen you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

For more information about our organisation and the opportunities available, please visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook

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 Chris Baldwin Job title Clinical Director Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0114 271 4647 Additional information Mrs C Turner, Operations Director Surgical Services on [phone] or via [e-mail]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address HR Department
Northern General Hospital
Sheffield
S5 7AU