Consultant in Plastics with subspecialist interest in Dermato-Oncology

Job title:

Consultant in Plastics with subspecialist interest in Dermato-Oncology

Company

NHS

Job description

Consultant in Plastic Surgery with a subspecialist interest in Dermato-OncologyFull Time – 10PAsThe Plastic Surgery Department at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals seeks a plastic surgery consultant with a subspecialist interest in skin cancer management. Experience of close collaborative working in the setting of a skin cancer multi-disciplinary team is essential and in a specialist skin cancer multi-disciplinary team desirable. Candidates must be familiar with all aspects of cutaneous oncology management. They must be a good team-player.Within Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals is the internationally regarded St John’s Institute for Dermatology, providing, secondary, tertiary and quaternary dermatological care. The Trust has three skin cancer multi-disciplinary teams (one local, and two specialist – non-melanoma skin cancer and melanoma,). The post-holder will join two plastic surgery consultants who work harmoniously with colleagues in other disciplines to provide surgical care for cutaneous malignancy. Existing noteworthy expertise includes nasal reconstruction and electrochemotherapy, candidates providing skills that enhance the surgical team will be warmly welcomed.**Please note that the job description is currently being approved by the Royal College of Surgeons**Main duties of the jobJob Summary:To provide a Plastic Surgery service in conjunction with colleaguesThe post holder will have a specialist expertise in surgical aspects of Dermato OncologyTo contribute to sector lead MDT’sTo participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient careTo take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and trainingTo contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development, including support of satellite sites across LondonTo assist in the future development of the Plastic Surgery departmentProvide High Quality Care to PatientsThe post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practiceTo develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.The post holder will be supported with medical secretary support to type and manage clinic, new appointments and ensure patients are appropriately followed up in clinic, tracking results and tests.About usThere are currently 29 substantive consultants aligned with the Plastic Surgery department offering a general plastic surgery service, as well as specialist services in skin cancer management, breast, head and neck, lower limb reconstruction and paediatrics. The team also supports gynaecology, colorectal and general surgical cases with consultants from the other specialties, including at King’s College Hospital, University College Hospital, and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich.As an organisation, we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This includes asking certain groups of staff to work more flexibly so that we can offer services to patients in the evenings and at weekends. We regard this flexibility as essential if we are to continue to provide first-class patient care in the future. As a result, any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern of working in the future if required and in accordance with the provisions of the new Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust consultant contract.Date posted27 November 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum excl. London ZoneContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number196-CON1002Job locationsGuys’ and St Thomas’ Hospital NHS TrustLondonSE1 7EHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesCandidates must be fully registered with the General Medial Council ,hold License to Practice, and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining Certificate of Completion of Training, or equivalent, at interview stage.The post holder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years) and therefore 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 Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions.The hours of work will be as detailed in a job plan and may be varied from time to time in accordance with the Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesCandidates must be fully registered with the General Medial Council ,hold License to Practice, and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining Certificate of Completion of Training, or equivalent, at interview stage.The post holder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years) and therefore 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 Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions.The hours of work will be as detailed in a job plan and may be varied from time to time in accordance with the Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions.Person SpecificationProfessional QualificationsEssential

• Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a License to Practise
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attaining CCT
• FRCS (Plast) or equivalent

Desirable

• Other relevant postgraduate qualifications (eg MD, PhD, MS, MSc
• Previous consultant experience

Clinical experienceEssential

• Comprehensive clinical experi-ence in plastic surgery, on a day case and inpatient basis, and on-call, plastic surgery, emergency management

Desirable

• Experience in clinical guideline development
• Fellowship in dermato-oncology or equivalent

Clinical SkillsEssential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Team based approach to cate and service management, including appreciation of nursing and therapy roles

Desirable

• Evidence of extensive skin cancer management experi-ence

Audit Management and ITEssential

• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk managment within the field of plastic surgery

Desirable

• Demonstrate significant im-provement in patient care or administration conducting service improvement. Experience of electronic pa-tient records (EPIC).

Research, Teaching Skills and ExperienceEssential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
• Publications in at least one specialist field
• A demonstrable aptitude for pursuing research goals

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Higher research degree

Leadership and management skillsEssential

• Communication – ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/negotiate
• Accountability – ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
• Interpersonal skills: empathy, understanding and listening skills, patients and ability to work co-operatively with others
• Ability to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
• Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Appraisal training
• Management qualification

Person SpecificationProfessional QualificationsEssential

• Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a License to Practise
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attaining CCT
• FRCS (Plast) or equivalent

Desirable

• Other relevant postgraduate qualifications (eg MD, PhD, MS, MSc
• Previous consultant experience

Clinical experienceEssential

• Comprehensive clinical experi-ence in plastic surgery, on a day case and inpatient basis, and on-call, plastic surgery, emergency management

Desirable

• Experience in clinical guideline development
• Fellowship in dermato-oncology or equivalent

Clinical SkillsEssential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Team based approach to cate and service management, including appreciation of nursing and therapy roles

Desirable

• Evidence of extensive skin cancer management experi-ence

Audit Management and ITEssential

• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk managment within the field of plastic surgery

Desirable

• Demonstrate significant im-provement in patient care or administration conducting service improvement. Experience of electronic pa-tient records (EPIC).

Research, Teaching Skills and ExperienceEssential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
• Publications in at least one specialist field
• A demonstrable aptitude for pursuing research goals

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Higher research degree

Leadership and management skillsEssential

• Communication – ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/negotiate
• Accountability – ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
• Interpersonal skills: empathy, understanding and listening skills, patients and ability to work co-operatively with others
• Ability to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
• Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Appraisal training
• Management qualification

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

South East London

Job date

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 23:58:38 GMT

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