This post is a ST3+ level Trust Grade Registrar within Plastic Surgery. The post is to encourage safe, timely discharge of patients and support junior members of the medical team. The role is offered on a 12‑month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. You will be part of the Registrar on‑call rota (1:7) which is designed to provide maximum support to the Plastic Surgery department at the LRI covering adult and paediatric inpatient and outpatient treatment across the broad spectrum of Plastic Surgery disorders. You will work closely with the on‑call and other key members of the team to facilitate a safe and high standard of care for all patients.
Responsibilities
* Provide support when needed for the care of patients with emergency admissions or day attenders during office hours.
* Act as an escalation point when junior doctors require senior advice.
* Provide Plastic Surgery services at the University Hospitals of Leicester, including outpatient clinics and outpatient procedure lists, and in peripheral units.
* Work flexibly and cooperatively with other colleagues to maximise utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and outpatient clinics.
* Participate in the non‑resident on‑call commitment, including weekends and bank holidays.
* Ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in GMC Guidance 'Duties of a Doctor' and report any bad practice.
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