Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Main area
Medical and Dental
Grade
NHS Medical \& Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time \- 8 sessions per week
Job ref
271\-MDL\-7596118
Site
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£109,725 \- £145,478 pro rata, per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59
Job overview
The appointment is for an 8 PA Plastic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Craniofacial surgery. The surgeon, in conjunction with the current team of Plastic and Craniofacial surgeons will be responsible for delivering a Craniofacial surgical service at Great Ormond Street Hospital. A key role for this 3rd Plastic Surgeon within the craniofacial team will be to increase capacity for multi\-surgeon operating in line with national recommendations.
The appointee must have extensive experience in paediatric and adult Plastic surgery. The ideal candidate will have previous experience at consultant level and an interest in clinical management and service development.
Main duties of the job
The appointment is for an 8 PA Plastic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Craniofacial
surgery. The surgeon, in conjunction with the current team of Plastics and Craniofacial surgeons will be responsible for delivering a Craniofacial surgical service at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The appointee will be expected:
- To provide a plastic surgical service at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
- To provide a craniofacial service commensurate with the experience of the candidate within a multidisciplinary surgical team.
- To undertake clinics and operating sessions for patients currently on waiting lists for paediatric plastic surgery.
- To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training of health care professionals
- To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams involved in providing excellent patient care.
- To work flexibly covering operating lists when other consultants are on leave.
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ\+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities \& Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
Always welcoming
Always helpful
Always expert
Always one team
Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the WorkplaceAcademic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
FRCS (PLAS) or equivalent
CCT/CCST in Plastic Surgery (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
Fellowship training in Craniofacial and Paediatric Plastic SurgeryDesirable criteria
Higher degree – PhD, MD or equivalent
Formal teaching qualification
Leadership qualificationExperience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
Extensive experience in Craniofacial \& Plastic Surgery
Experience of teaching students and multi\-disciplinary team
Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
Experience as a consultant grade in a Craniofacial Service
Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
Experience as Principle Investigator or Clinical Investigator
Experience of clinical leadership or managementSkills/Abilities
Essential criteria
High level written and oral communication skills
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Ability to work under pressure in a multi\-disciplinary environment
Presentation skills
Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
Ability to work on own initiative within an ever\-changing environment.
Leadership skills
Proven ability to develop innovative solutions for craniofacial reconstructive challenges
Microvascular surgery experience in Craniofacial reconstructionDesirable criteria
Holder of NIHR/MRC or equivalent charitable grants
*Please be advised that:*
*The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2\-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.*
*The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.*
*Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.*
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
*We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.*
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This listing is from indeed. View original listing ↗