Job summary
A full-time post as Consultant in Plastic Surgery is available at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, based at Amersham Hospital with clinical commitments at High Wycombe General Hospital, Stoke Mandeville Hospital and potentially at the other peripheral hospitals our department serves. There is also scope for collaborative working with our neighbouring trusts and plastic surgery departments, as part of the Integrated Care Partnership.
Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Planned AAC Interview Date is Tuesday 20 August 2024
Main duties of the job
This is a post in a busy general plastic surgery and burns department that has a broad referral base. The job is based at The New Skin Centre and there is necessity to develop the service and deliver care that meets the clinical need. This post has a particular focus on skin cancer treatment and integration of the delivery of care with the dermatology department working in an adjacent footprint. The acute aspect of this post has an emphasis on supporting our burns and acute plastic surgery service. On-call commitments will include 1 week in consultant-led acute cover.
The successful applicant will join the current team of 10 consultants in this regional centre for plastic surgery and burns.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities are:-
Plastic surgery and burns service responsibilities including on call (1 week in
Outpatient clinics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Wycombe General Hospital, Amersham Hospital and possibly other peripheral hospitals
Operating (acute and elective)
Care of inpatients and outpatients
Clinical and other administration as required by agreement
Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates (including educational and clinical supervisor role)
Participation in Clinical Governance
Departmental role within the teamPerson Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
Full GMC Registration
Ability to travel to and between sites
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant
Good personal and interpersonal skills
Good spoken and written English
Communication skills should be highly developed.
Management training and experience
Experience of leading the development of clinical services/ QI projects
Desirable
Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
Knowledge of the NHS
Experience
Essential
Demonstrable evidence of advanced experience beyond general consultant plastic surgeon competence in skin cancer management, and demonstrable commitment to a career in skin cancer subspecialty
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
MBBS or equivalent GMC registrable qualifications
General training in skin cancer treatment including previous skin MDT involvement
Proficient in SLNBs and nodal basin dissection
Fellowship in Skin cancer
CCT in Plastic Surgery OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Plastic surgery OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
FRCS (Plast) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
Can demonstrate that will be recognised as an educational trainer by the GMC by agreed start date of post
Higher Research Degree (eg PhD or research MD)
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
