Go back University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Consultant Plastic Surgeon (Interest in Breast & Skin) The closing date is 10 July 2025
This post seeks to support our breast pillars through the appointment of a Plastic Surgery Consultant which will make a 9 Plastic Consultant team to strengthen the service. In addition, there will be a requirement to undertake some skin cancer workload.
Please note that the current attached job pack is currently pending Royal College approval.
Main duties of the job Most plastic surgery outpatient clinics take place in the Skin Unit in conjunction with Dermatology.
The success applicant will participate in the specialised Breast MDT.
In addition, the successful applicant will be part of a specialised Skin MDT
The Job plans are subject to change on appointment and an ability to be flexible is essential
The surgeon will participate in the outpatients prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients
The successful applicant will take part in a future on call rota 1.7 covering inpatients and emergency referrals from GPs and Emergency Department. It is expected the individual will be available to return to the hospital if needed
The job plan includes sessions at County hospital. Currently the operating at County is on day case only, but the Directorate are working with Theatre to expand the scope of this in 2019/2020
You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management
About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. Happy staff make for happy patients, and with the help of both we have put together a wide range of development and support packages aimed at ensuring that everyone. The Trust has the opportunity to fulfil their potential and meet their aspirations as well as the tools to provide great care.
Our mission to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Job responsibilities Most plastic surgery outpatient clinics take place in the Skin Unit in conjunction with Dermatology.
The success applicant will participate in the specialised Breast MDT.
In addition, the successful applicant will be part of a specialised Skin MDT
The department is involved in a number of clinical trials both regional and national skin cancer patients.
UHNM is designated major trauma centre and we are expanding to two days combined Orthoplastic trauma list
The Job plans are subject to change on appointment and an ability to be flexible is essential
The surgeon will participate in the outpatients prior to surgery, and in all aspects of the operative care of the patients
The successful applicant will take part in a future on call rota 1.7 covering inpatients and emergency referrals from GPs and Emergency Department. It is expected the individual will be available to return to the hospital if needed
The job plan includes sessions at County hospital. Currently the operating at County is on day case only, but the Directorate are working with Theatre to expand the scope of this in 2019/2020
At present if for any reason an inpatient stay is required as a result of a day-care procedure, the patient will be transferred to the inpatient unit at Royal Stoke
You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management
Person Specification Qualifications Full GMC Registration
Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
Fellowship in Breast microvascular Surgery
Management and Administrative Experience Experience in clinical governance and audit
Evidence of leadership
Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
Clinical Experience Experience working at Consultant level within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of breast surgery/plastic surgery collaborative working.
Experience of working in breast plastic surgery reconstruction
Evidence of micro vascular surgery experience
Postgraduate qualification in medical education
Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
Experience of working in a Specialised Breast MDT
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working Attendance at MDT meetings
Working within MDTs for Skin oncology and breast cancer reconstruction
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.
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
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