Consultant Plastic Surgeon with a Special Interest in Breast Reconstruction
This role is to provide consultant services to support the Breast Reconstructive service based at the Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH). We are a major centre for patients undergoing both immediate and delayed breast reconstruction following cancer, as well as for risk reducing surgery with immediate reconstruction. QVH is an integral part of the Kent and Medway Cancer Network and has links to surrounding Cancer Networks. There is an on-site team comprising Consultant Plastic Surgeons, Consultant Anaesthetists, Breast Care Nurses, Psychologists, Theatre / Recovery and Ward Staff, all with expertise in caring for patients undergoing complex free flap breast reconstruction.
The successful candidate will have experience of, and an interest in, both microsurgical breast reconstruction and lower limb trauma. Candidates are expected to actively contribute to the management, teaching, audit and research activities of the department. Clinics and Theatre sessions will be provided at QVH.
Main duties of the job
The job plan details the scheduling of clinical and related activities that occur regularly each week. In line with Government and NHS objectives, QVH is working towards providing seven-day services, and we expect that consultants will approach this collaboratively.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC, QVH is a specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care, and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer, skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery, and prosthetics, offering regional and national services. Our clinical teams also treat common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for East Grinstead and surrounding areas. Additionally, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH among the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is driven by skilled and enthusiastic staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are committed to training and workforce development, supporting continuing education and learning.
Job responsibilities
The job plan specifies the scheduling of clinical and related activities occurring regularly each week. As part of NHS initiatives, QVH is working towards seven-day service provision, which will influence the working lives of most consultants, who are expected to approach this collaboratively.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Completion of breast microsurgery fellowship
* Full registration with the GMC
* Successful completion of FRCS (Plast) or equivalent at the time of application
* Significant experience with NHS working practices
* Entry on the UK Specialist Register
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any criminal convictions.
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