Locum Plastic Surgeon with special interest in Hand Surgery

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This new, full-time job represents an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, dynamic Plastic Surgery Department within a University Hospital and Major Trauma Centre. The Hand Unit is a specialist centre that manages elective and emergency hand and wrist pathology, receiving referrals from primary and secondary care locally and regionally.

Main duties of the job The appointee is expected to be competent to offer our patients all aspects of elective and trauma hand surgery as well as be versatile in all aspects of plastic surgery trauma requiring input during on call. The postholder must be proficient in complex soft tissue reconstructive techniques, including microsurgery. As a Level 1 Trauma Centre, St George's Hospital receives large number of patients with significant upper limb injuries so expertise in peripheral nerve surgery, tissue revascularisation and hand/digit replantation are essential. The appointee will contribute to busy and diverse plastic surgery service and support all aspects of plastic surgery on call commitments. The new appointee will work closely with colleagues from the Orthopaedics, Hand Therapy and Radiology departments and be part of a truly multidisciplinary hand and wrist surgery team. The post attracts a 1:12 on-call commitment alongside a 1:12 Trauma Consultant of the week rota. Part of this job (up to 2 PAs) will incorporate clinical duties at St Helier and Epsom General Hospital aiming to provide hand surgery and offer general plastic surgery support. The appointee is expected to develop and undertake research in the field of hand surgery, teaching duties of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff as well as allied health professionals. Participation in audit and research and Trust clinical governance programme will be essential. About us St George's Hospital is a major trauma centre and has onsite, comprehensive cardiothoracic, neurological, and neurosurgical units. The Plastic Surgery team plays a crucial role by providing emergency and elective reconstructive and long-term care in support of all medical and surgical specialties. The Plastic Surgery unit is one of the busiest in London and applicants will need to demonstrate substantial experience in all aspects of Plastic Surgery, elective and trauma pathology, as well as have the ability to lead within a multi-disciplinary work setup. The hospital is a provider of cancer services in South West London and a key player in the Royal Marsden Partners. Job description
Job responsibilities The Department of Plastic Surgery currently employs 15 Consultant Plastic Surgeons and provides specialty expertise as per hub and spoke model at hospitals in Guildford (Royal County Surrey), Roehampton (Queen Mary), Kingston, Epsom (Epsom General and St Helier), and Croydon. The Department of Plastic Surgery currently provides expertise in the following specialty related clinical categories:
  • Onco-plastics: Skin cancer (melanoma and non-melanoma), Head and neck cancer, Breast reconstruction, reconstruction for urology and gynaecology
  • Hand and Wrist Surgery
  • Trauma and Orthopaedics
  • Congenital Deformities: Birth marks, skin lesions, hand and upper limb abnormalities, vascular malformations
  • Paediatric Trauma and General Plastic Surgery
  • General Plastic Surgery: Wound healing, Pressure sores, Scar management, Sternotomy wounds, Facial palsy, abdominal wall reconstruction, Perineal Reconstruction Gender Reaffirmation, Massive Weight Loss Surgery

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

  • MB ChB or equivalent oFull GMC Registration oPost-CCT FRCS (Plast) or equivalent oHand/Wrist Fellowship

Desirable

  • Higher degree (MD or PhD) oDiploma in Hand Surgery

Experience
Essential

  • Experience and training in full range of emergency and elective plastic surgery conditions
  • Experience in Adult and Paediatric Hand Surgery
  • Evidence of active engagement in Audit and Research

Desirable

  • Evidence of service development in plastic surgery Integrating technology with clinical practice

Skills
Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
  • Ability to manage & lead a surgical firm
  • Management of complex hand trauma including Microsurgical reconstruction
  • Experience of teaching & supervising junior doctors in training

Desirable

  • Ability to lead & manage research projects
  • Use of WALANT techniques

Knowledge
Essential

  • Understanding of what the principles and values of the NHS Constitution mean to you and your responsibilities to the public, patients, your colleagues and the Trust
  • Commitment to quality improvement
  • Up to date with current practice standards

Desirable

  • Knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Teams, Cerner systems

Other
Essential

  • Strong leadership skills and performance driven
  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Willingness to work flexibly
  • Enquiring and critical approach to work
  • Effective communicator with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
  • Computer literate

Desirable

  • Evidence of Innovation in clinical practice

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