Job summary
Applicants are invited for the post of a Consultant Plastic Surgeon.
This post will play an active role in the delivery of the Plastic Surgery in General / Breast and Microvascular reconstruction service for the Directorate.
You will be providing direct input to patients; contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and participate in the delivery of General Plastic surgery, including skin cancer as well as a special interest in Breast reconstruction.
You will be promoting high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to improve Plastics Surgery and Burns services within Lancashire and South Cumbria. This will be in line with the 18 week referral to treatment and national cancer targets. The candidate should have a specialist interest, Breast and Microvascular reconstructions.
Applicants will be expected to have a commitment to working a 7 day working week, with this being potentially required.
The Directorate has plans to expand its Skin Cancer service to include Moh's Surgery. This post, we are asking for candidates with interest breast and microsurgical reconstructions.
In line with guidance from Public Health England, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.
About us
The Plastic Surgery and Burns Facility in Preston provides a comprehensive service for the whole of Lancashire and South Cumbria covering a population of 1.7 million.
The trust carries peripheral clinics at the below sites
- Blackpool Victoria Hospital
- Blackburn Royal Infirmary
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Accrington Victoria Hospital
The adult plastic surgery and burns ward has 22 beds and day case area. There are allocated day case beds for children on the paediatric unit. There is an established paediatric Unit within the trust. The speciality treats minor trauma injuries and plastic related issues within the plastic directorate. The plastic team will cover the emergency related matters as part of the on call services for Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Central Lancashire is an attractive and historic area to live and has many facilities locally. Major sporting venues are within reach. The cities of Manchester and Liverpool are within easy reach and the city of Preston itself is vibrant and developing. There are direct and rapid rail links from Preston to London and Glasgow. Recreational facilities are many and varied, with the Lake District, Ribble Valley, Yorkshire Dales, rural Fylde and the Fylde Coast nearby.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS or overseas equivalent.
- Entry on the Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months).
Desirable
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Personal
Essential
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Examples of effective communication skills.
Research and Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Desirable
- Previous experience of involvement in service development
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer opinion on and take responsibility for elective and emergency problems in Plastic Surgery, including hand trauma and burns.
- Wide range of clinical experience in specialty
- Experience in Microsurgical Reconstructions
Desirable
- Advanced Microsurgery fellowship experience
- Exposure to 'Supra' microsurgery - Lymphatic surgery services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane Fulwood
Preston
PR2 9HT