Trust Grade Registrar in Plastic Surgery (Non on call)

Be responsible for the day to day care of the elective and emergency Plastic Surgical patients within the University Hospital of North Durham, and the admission, examination and safe discharge of patients admitted to those wards., You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents, Be responsible for the day to day care of the elective and emergency Plastic Surgical patients within the University Hospital of North Durham, and the admission, examination and safe discharge of patients admitted to those wards, with consultant supervision. Be given opportunities to develop surgical skills and clinical management experience commensurate with an ST3+ level registrar. A wide range of surgery on offer will give opportunity to develop deficient areas. Participate in outpatient clinics with the assessment of both new and review patients. Attend all operating and outpatient commitments of their supervising Consultant. Independent operating with experience in skin cancer surgery, flap elevation and skin grafts, management of hand trauma, experience in emergency Plastic Surgery trauma. Hours of work may vary according to Clinical need. Overseeing the work of the F1 and CT1-2s, and can choose to get involved with the organisation of the Junior Staff Rota, including allocating study and annual leave. They also have primary supervisory responsibility for all trauma admitted during working hours, overseen by the on-call consultant. Supervise the Dressing and Hand Clinic in the department. Be expected to provide cover in unforeseen emergencies and exceptional circumstances and to deputise for absent colleagues in the normal run of duties so far as is practicable. Continue to demonstrate progress towards personal development goals, e.g. NTN allocation, research projects. etc. Participate in clinical audit projects within the Department. Perform administrative duties in a timely fashion. Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential

• Registered with, or eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC
  
  Hand trauma experience
• Clinical Skills
• Able to assess emergency cases
• Up to date knowledge of management of plastic surgery trauma
• Management Skills
• Able to manage own time to suit the workload
• Able communicate effectively at all levels
Desirable
• Microsurgery experience
Special Requirements Essential
• Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team
• Proven ability to work well within a team
• Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good discipline and motivation
• Able to make all travel requirements of the post
• Fluent in English
Experience Essential
• Equivalent competencies to that achieved on completion of a minimum ST3 in plastics
Desirable
• Evidence of contribution to Audit/Research
• Evidence of contribution to teaching
Qualifications Essential
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCS or equivalent
  
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