The post will offer excellent clinical experience in Plastic Surgery with a focus on surgical oncology including microsurgical reconstruction, working closely with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of surgical specialties, medical and clinical oncology. The post could suit those wishing to gain specialist Plastic Surgery experience prior to embarking on a training programme. The post provides excellent opportunities to build surgical skills and there is good scope for audit and publications.
The overall clinical workload will involve management of inpatients, attendance at theatre and outpatient sessions along with presenting at MDTs.
This post is designed to support specialised oncologic plastic surgery and reconstruction at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust which is a tertiary referral centre for the treatment of cancer. It will provide the appointee with excellent opportunities to further operative experience and clinical management of oncological surgery patients.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to be involved in all areas of oncologic plastic surgery and microsurgical reconstruction, providing cover where necessary. The appointee will work closely with the 6 Consultants, Specialty Doctors and the Registrars who rotate through the unit. They will be involved with all aspects of oncological plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery and microsurgery.
The successful candidate will have regular outpatient clinics and will be expected to attend both local and general anaesthetic lists, where there will be excellent opportunities to perform and learn new surgical procedures under varying levels of supervision dependent upon the experience of the appointee.
- Participation in the primary care of patients admitted to The Christie
- Oversee the daily care of inpatients, as an integral part of the plastics team
- Attendance at outpatient clinics and theatre lists as required by the supervising consultant
- Management of dedicated single stream clinics with new and follow-up patients running alongside a consultant’s clinic
- Monitoring of plastic surgery flaps
Working for our organisation
The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high quality consultant led care across 7 days. This includes participation in planned weekend and weekday clinical activity to support safe, timely decision making and continuity of care for patients.
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% of patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This will offer excellent clinical experience in Plastic surgery, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams consisting of other onco-surgical specialities, medical and clinical oncology.
The overall clinical workload will involve management of in-patients, attendance at theatre and outpatient sessions, MDTs and working closely with the clinical nurse specialists within the department.
Qualifications
- Holds or have held a National Training Number in Plastic surgery
- MRCS
- Fully registered medical practitioner
- Previous exposure to Microsurgery
- Medical Degree
- GMC registration
- To show a broad range of publication and research activity
- FRCS or equivalent
- Within 30 minutes of the hospital by road
Training
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to basic surgical training
- Previous exposure to Microsurgery
Experience
- Completion of a Basic Surgical Skills Training
- Evidence of self audit Experience in the management of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers
- Experience in microsurgical reconstruction
- Experience in oncological reconstructive surgery
- Interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
- Experience of clinical team management
- Ability to audit and critically appraise clinical care
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, waiting lists and operating lists
- Ability to audit and critically appraise clinical care delivery by a multidisciplinary team
- Interest in teaching non medical staff
PERSONAL SKILLS
- Ability to work in a multiprofessional team
Research / Publications
- The plastic surgery department has an active research portfolio. Depending on interest, the successful candidate may view this as an opportunity to participate in world‑class clinical studies
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is an employer of choice committed to equality and diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and support the rights of disabled applicants. We are committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all our activities.
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