The role requires the appointee to actively participate in the training of healthcare professionals, cover operating lists flexibly, and demonstrate international experience in paediatric plastic surgery. Candidates with a history of working at a consultant level in a national referral center for congenital hand surgery will be favored. For more detailed information on responsibilities and qualifications, applicants should refer to the full job description and person specification provided.
The appointment is for a 6.5 PA Plastic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Congenital Hand surgery. The surgeon, in conjunction with the current team of Plastic and Congenital hand surgeons will be responsible for delivering a service at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The role is to cover the year long sabbatical.
The appointee must have extensive training and experience in paediatric and adult Plastic surgery. The ideal candidate will have previous subspecialist experience in congenital hand surgery at fellowship and/or consultant level and a strong interest in clinical management and service development.
Main duties and responsibilities:
The appointment is for a 6.5 PA Plastic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Congenital Hand surgery. The surgeon, in conjunction with the current team of Plastics and Congenital hand surgeons will be responsible for delivering a surgical service at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The appointee will be expected:
o To provide a plastic surgical service at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
o To provide a congenital hand service commensurate with the experience of the candidate within a multidisciplinary surgical team.
o To undertake clinics and operating sessions for patients currently on waiting lists for paediatric plastic surgery.
o To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training of health care professionals
o To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams involved in providing excellent patient care.
o To work flexibly covering operating lists when other consultants are on leave.
The ideal candidate will have international experience in paediatric plastic surgery. The ideal candidate will have experience of working at consultant level in a national referral centre for congenital hand surgery and have an interest in clinical management, service development and the advancement of the field of paediatric plastic surgery.
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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.
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