Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
British Medical Journal
- Hereford
- £99,532-131,964 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job responsibilitiesThe Plastic Surgery Department works closely with the Dermatology Department and they are both based at Gaol Street in a brand new skin centre, which is a 10 minute walk away from the main hospital. There are 8 outpatient clinic rooms and 3 minor operation theatres which are staffed with a junior sister, staff nurses and healthcare assistants, any GA lists will still take place at the County Hospital . This is where the appointees secretary and assistant medical secretary will be based. A Dermatology and Plastics library is maintained in the offices. The consultant will have an office with access to computers with internet access. There will be full managerial support and regular input from the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director Medicine to ensure efficient running of the department.There are currently no acute on call commitments and all patient care is day case. In those instances where inpatient cases are shared, the admitting team will look after the patient.We have strong links to plastic surgery departments, where some of our consultants work, at University Hospital Wales in Cardiff, Gloucester Royal hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and Birmingham Childrens Hospital.The majority of referrals are outpatients but the service does accept internal referrals for inpatients and patients may be reviewed on the ward if necessary, but will remain under the care of the admitting consultant.Please see the job description attached for further details.Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise & on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration in Plastic Surgery on date of interview
- MRCP or equivalent
- Higher Degree (eg MD/PhD)
Essential
- Proven experience and skill as a generalist in provision of Plastic Surgery.
- Practical skills commensurate with the above.
- Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Plastic Surgery.
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with colleagues and patients
- Demonstrate leadership ability including taking responsibility, lead and make decisions
- Demonstrate good time management skills in delivering both high quality clinical service and managerial responsibilities.
Essential
- Proven evidence of clinical management & robust clinical audit practice.
- Management experience
Essential
- Committed to training in medical education and able to teach in clinical settings at undergraduate and post graduate levels.
- Proven experience of teaching at undergraduate and post graduate levels.
- Peer reviewed publications. and completed thesis