Locum Consultant in Paediatric Plastic Hand and Reconstructive Surgery

Job title:

Locum Consultant in Paediatric Plastic Hand and Reconstructive Surgery

Company

NHS

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital, rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. The Paediatric Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery Service at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BWCH) provides secondary level Paediatric Plastic services to the children and young people of Birmingham, and tertiary care to those in the wider region and beyond, incorporating several specialist services including children’s hand and upper limb surgery, vascular malformations, general paediatric plastic surgery trauma including lower limb trauma and laser treatment. It also provides plastic surgical reconstructive support to other surgical specialties, notably spinal surgery, and the sarcoma service as well as children with complex health needs, working closely with colleagues from other specialties.Birmingham Children’s Hospital, where this post is based, is the Paediatric Major Trauma Centre for the West Midlands.Main duties of the job

• Normal Working day consists of covering the department unit according to the rota provided each week
• Attend, assist and independently run outpatient clinics
• Assist in the evaluation of patients
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics
• Preoperative assessment and preparation, surgery and postoperative care of patients
• Attend the Emergency Department to assess, plan and deliver treatment of patients referred.
• Participate in the on call rota
• Assist in the clinical teaching activities of the department
• Assist in organizing weekly patient review meetings
• Cover other colleagues in their absence.
• Conduct active audit and research

About usBirmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.Birmingham Children’s Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.Birmingham Women’s Hospital is one of two dedicated women’s hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.Date posted25 November 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annumContractLocumDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number284-24-6789477-KFBCJob locationsBirmingham Children’s HospitalSteelhouse LaneBirminghamB46NHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will have a mixed job plan that includes a subspecialty in hands as well as general plastics commitments. They will contribute to the on-call rota for plastic, hand and reconstructive surgery, which is a 1:5-6 frequency. The wider team has junior support from three HEE specialist NTN trainees in plastic surgery, six clinical fellows, three specialist clinical fellows (craniofacial, burns and hand/upper limb), who collectively contribute to a 1:8 on call rota and a Physicians Associate.The new appointee will be expected to participate in the training of the middle grade and junior trainees in addition to contributing to the weekly hand teaching. The appointee will be expected to take an active interest in conducting research as well as presenting and publishing relevant clinical findings and research results as well as participate in regular audit.The appointee will be expected to work very closely with their colleagues to deliver this dedicated service to children and their families. Close communication within the team is fundamental to the delivery of this service, resulting in the pooling of expertise and resources.The post holder will be expected to take part in the delivery and development of clinical services within the Trusts Service and Financial Framework and in line with the Trusts clinical strategy.The post-holders will also be expected to participate in the activities of appropriate Departmental, Directorate or Trust Committees and Working Groups as required. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will have a mixed job plan that includes a subspecialty in hands as well as general plastics commitments. They will contribute to the on-call rota for plastic, hand and reconstructive surgery, which is a 1:5-6 frequency. The wider team has junior support from three HEE specialist NTN trainees in plastic surgery, six clinical fellows, three specialist clinical fellows (craniofacial, burns and hand/upper limb), who collectively contribute to a 1:8 on call rota and a Physicians Associate.The new appointee will be expected to participate in the training of the middle grade and junior trainees in addition to contributing to the weekly hand teaching. The appointee will be expected to take an active interest in conducting research as well as presenting and publishing relevant clinical findings and research results as well as participate in regular audit.The appointee will be expected to work very closely with their colleagues to deliver this dedicated service to children and their families. Close communication within the team is fundamental to the delivery of this service, resulting in the pooling of expertise and resources.The post holder will be expected to take part in the delivery and development of clinical services within the Trusts Service and Financial Framework and in line with the Trusts clinical strategy.The post-holders will also be expected to participate in the activities of appropriate Departmental, Directorate or Trust Committees and Working Groups as required.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the GMC specialist register (CCT or CESR) within 6 months of interview
• CESR or European Community Rights

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MD, PhD, etc)

clinical experienceEssential

• Training and experience in paediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery both elective and trauma.
• Training in hand surgery of minimum 6 months – European or British Hand Diploma or equivalent completed or enrolled
• Demonstrable interest in children’s hand and upper limb surgery

Desirable

• ATLS/APLS

ResearchEssential

• Demonstrates a supportive attitude
• Can give examples of working in collaboration with others
• A proven interest and experience in audit, research and teaching

Desirable

• Previous Personal Research Experience
• Specify specific issues of interest if relevant

Clinical skillsEssential

• Evidence of CPD
• Adequate evidence of subspecialty training in this area

Desirable

• Evidence of previous experience in service development

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the GMC specialist register (CCT or CESR) within 6 months of interview
• CESR or European Community Rights

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MD, PhD, etc)

clinical experienceEssential

• Training and experience in paediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery both elective and trauma.
• Training in hand surgery of minimum 6 months – European or British Hand Diploma or equivalent completed or enrolled
• Demonstrable interest in children’s hand and upper limb surgery

Desirable

• ATLS/APLS

ResearchEssential

• Demonstrates a supportive attitude
• Can give examples of working in collaboration with others
• A proven interest and experience in audit, research and teaching

Desirable

• Previous Personal Research Experience
• Specify specific issues of interest if relevant

Clinical skillsEssential

• Evidence of CPD
• Adequate evidence of subspecialty training in this area

Desirable

• Evidence of previous experience in service development

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Birmingham

Job date

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:59:43 GMT

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