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Job summary

Main area
Plastic Surgery
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST1/2)
Contract
12 months (Fixed term 12 month)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
216-G3-PLA7178344
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Derriford Hospital
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£49,909 £49,909
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/05/2025 23:59

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StR Lower in Plastic Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST1/2)

Job overview

There is an approximately 1:12 on-call commitment with 12 hour shifts.   Out of hours 8 pm to 8 am on call includes covering Plastic Surgery and ENT supported by the Plastic  Surgery and ENT registrars.  The  rest of the time will be for ward rounds, ward duties, elective and trauma clinic  and especially for those juniors with a keen interest in surgery the opportunity to  help in theatre and perform minor procedures.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as a StR Lower, who will see and triage acute referrals from the hospital and GP’s, review patients in an outpatient setting and assist in their treatment including minor surgical procedures. It is desirable although not essential that candidates have obtained the MRCS and possess experience in Plastic Surgery. 

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will join the Specialist Registrars daily and on call rota and will work closely with all Consultants in the care of routine and emergency clinical problems. The post holder will see all patients admitted to the Plastic Surgery Unit and perform a daily ward round with the Consultants, SpRs and SHOs. The post holder will join a 1 in 12 on call rota covering Plastic Surgical emergencies across the Trust and support to the Major Trauma Centre. The post holder will be expected to assist in the operating theatre and will undertake elective and emergency surgery, with supervision where appropriate. There are regular outpatient clinics and local anaesthetic operating lists. Teaching and supervision is provided for all the Plastic Surgery juniors.

Detailed protocols for clinical management are available which the post holders are expected to adhere to at all times.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration with License to practice
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate evidence of surgical training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Clear understanding of audit and research

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sharon Kowalski
Job title
Service Line Cluster Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752 439632
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