Job overview
We are pleased to welcome applications in the Plastic Surgery department (one 10 PA post and one 8 PA post) based on both the Chelsea and Sutton sites of The Royal Marsden. This is fixed term for 12 months. The appointee will be appropriately experienced in cancer reconstruction surgery and be able to manage a high clinical workload. Although the appointee will be expected to contribute to the large clinical workload supporting all clinical units, he/she will primarily provide reconstructive support across both sites of the hospital.
Main duties of the job
It is envisaged that the successful applicant will help to enable the Trust to improve and maintain performance within national waiting time targets for immediate risk reducing and delayed reconstruction, and to meet patient choice around immediate reconstruction at the time of surgery for cancer. This role will be suitable for a surgeon who is adept at balancing competing demands and is comfortable with being flexible and responsive to help meet the service needs of the department. There is an expectation that the candidate will be willing to work flexibly to make use of adhoc available theatre sessions. This includes covering annual leave and Saturday operating on a 1:4 basis.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full details about the post.
Person specification
Status
Essential criteria
1. Eligible for full GMC Registration
2. FRCS or equivalent
3. CSST from Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
Desirable criteria
4. Higher Degree (PhD/MD)
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Extensive experience in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery in relation to surgical oncology
6. Extensive experience in microvascular surgery, complex case management and second cancer surgery
7. Extensive experience in minor surgery
8. Training in multi-disciplinary aspects of oncology
9. Demonstrable evidence of research undertaken in plastic surgery / microvascular surgery
10. Evidence of commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
11. Experience of service improvement
12. International fellowship / microsurgical experience at other centres of excellence
13. Management Experience
14. Experience in translational medicine
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
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Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.