Trust Grade ST3 Doctor | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking an experienced ST3+ level Trust Grade Registrar for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Plastic Surgery. The role involves supporting patient discharge, managing junior medical staff, and participating in an on-call rota. Ideal candidates will have experience in outpatient clinics and demonstrate effective teamwork and professional development. This position offers unique opportunities to contribute to service development and ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• 0.8 WTE ST3+ level Trust Grade Registrar within Plastic Surgery.
• Experience with outpatient clinics and procedure lists.
• Ability to support and manage junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for safe, timely discharge of patients.
• Offer care for patients with emergency admissions.
• Act as a point of escalation for junior doctors.
• Participate in the non-resident on-call rota.
• Engage in service development and business planning.

Job description

Position

This post is a 0.8 WTE ST3+ level Trust Grade Registrar within Plastic Surgery offered on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to cover a rotation gap.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for safe, timely discharge of patients and support junior members of the medical team.
• Offer support when needed for the care of patients with emergency admissions or day attenders during office hours.
• Act as a point of escalation when junior doctors require senior advice.
• Provide Plastic Surgery services at the University Hospitals of Leicester through outpatient clinics and procedure lists, including peripheral units.
• Work flexibly and cooperatively with colleagues to maximise utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and clinics.
• Participate in the non‑resident on‑call rota including weekends and bank holidays.
• Ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in GMC Guidance 'Duties of a Doctor', and report any bad practice.
• Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences where job plans allow.
• Participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with consultants, CMG, local GPs and commissioners.
• Exercise professional supervision and management of junior medical staff, observing local employment and human‑resource policies and procedures.
• Participate in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in CPD; attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory.
• Respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers, including investigations of incidents or complaints.
• Participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.

Working Relationships

• Consultants in Breast Surgery & Plastic Surgery
• Registrar colleagues and on‑call team
• Ward MDT including nursing, occupational therapists and physiotherapists
• Nurse practitioners and nursing colleagues within Burns & Plastics Dressing Clinic and dedicated wards
• Medical staff administrators
• Other CMG's including Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics

Values & Strategy

The Trust’s strategy (2023‑2030) is underpinned by four primary goals: high‑quality care for all, a great place to work, partnerships for impact and research & education excellence. The Trust values compassion, pride, inclusion and being one team, and actively works to reduce avoidable differences in healthcare.