Locum Consultant Plastic Surgeon - Interest in Breast Reconstruction

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Job Overview This is a full-time consultant post in the Plastic Surgery Department with a major interest in Microvascular Breast Reconstructive surgery. The role is offered for a fixed period of 6 months. The Plastic Surgery Breast Reconstructive department is a regional service primarily covering Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bath and Bristol to provide specialist Breast Cancer and Reconstructive surgical expertise. The post-holder will join Mr Sherif Wilson, Miss Philippa Jackson and Miss Naomi Patel in delivering this service. The Breast Reconstruction team routinely cross-cover each other’s patients in the absence of a member of the team. The successful candidate will have regular elective theatre and outpatient capacity, will be required to be part of the Oncoplastic Breast MDT and will participate in the Plastic Surgery Service and On-Call rota.

Main duties of the job The work of the Plastic Surgery Department covers a wide range of congenital and acquired conditions including skin cancer, hand surgery, lower limb trauma, breast reconstruction, head and neck malignancy, sarcoma, burns service and laser therapy. Combined clinics are held in association with other specialists including head and neck surgery, Ortho-Plastics, oncologists and dermatology. Specialist clinics include; hands, pigmented lesions, sarcoma and breast reconstruction. There are dedicated plastics and burns general anaesthetic operating theatres and three local anaesthetic operating theatres, with 24-hour access to general emergency theatres where out of hours trauma cases are undertaken. The postholders will be provided with secretarial support and office accommodation, which will be shared with other members of the consultant team. There will be an on-call commitment to delivering an emergency adult and paediatric plastic surgery service and applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general plastic surgery. The successful candidates will join a further 24 consultants who offer plastic surgery and burns service to patients from the northern part of the South West region. The department has dedicated emergency plastic surgery beds on Gate 33A, including seven burns unit beds, and shares elective capacity with other specialties on Gate 7A. There is access to ITU and HDU beds.

Working for our organisation North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities A formal job plan will be reviewed between the Post Holder and Specialty Lead within three months after commencement in post. The exact timetable will be flexible, arranged in discussion with the Specialty Lead.

Person specification Experience Essential criteria Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Minimum of 10 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential. Training in diagnosis and treatment of routine plastic surgery conditions. Specialist knowledge, training and interest in management of microsurgical breast reconstruction Experience and training in surgical management of common, non-specialised conditions in children, including trauma Desirable criteria Oncoplastic Breast Fellowship in an approved UK or overseas position or demonstrable equivalent experience Breast Microsurgery Fellowship in an approved UK or overseas position or demonstrable equivalent experience Knowledge Essential criteria Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career. Experience in audit projects and written up Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues Knowledge of political context within which we operate Desirable criteria Up to date evidence of completion of audits Completion of a general management course or programme Skills Essential criteria Proven teaching ability. Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates Desirable criteria Proven track record in research related to breast reconstruction and microsurgery Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Ability to teach effectively Willingness to undertake further research Leadership and Teamwork Essential criteria Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams Have a positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team. Evidence of good organisational and compassionate leadership skills Evidence of positive development and change management Desirable criteria Evidence of Leadership or Management course or activity Communication Essential criteria Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others Must be able to influence and persuade effectively. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to write and present management reports as required If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance. If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151. North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments. At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.