Job summary Applications are invited for a Consultant Burn Surgeon.
The post has arisen due to the need to expand services to cope with the increasing Post holder will join a team of surgeons who provide the service in both the paediatric and adult burn centres of the Midlands.
This single team currently works across two sites and applications are welcome from surgeons with either paediatric surgery, plastic surgery or trauma as their primary discipline.
Main duties of the job The post holders will be expected to take part in the delivery and development of clinical services within theTrust's Service and Financial Framework and in line with the Trust's clinical post-holders will also be expected to participate in the activities of appropriate Departmental,Directorate or Trust Committees and Working Groups as required.
The post holder will be based at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
It is full time 10PA job; however, lessthan full time is acceptable.
The successful applicants would also be expected to participate in a 1:6 on-callrota covering both the pediatric burns center Birmingham Children Hospital and the adult burns center at theQueen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
The appointee will join the burn surgery team and will have the opportunity to develop an interest in an areaof general plastic surgery and /or laser therapy, along with their commitment to the burns service.
It wouldbe expected that the major responsibilities of the posts are to the burns service (paediatric and adult ifappropriate).
These posts would be suitable for candidates who have completed higher surgical training whohave a more specialist interest in the management of honorary contract will be sought for the successful candidates, to allow regular sessions to be worked inthe Adult Burn Centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK.
Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work.
Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership.
Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work.
We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification GMC Status Essential GMC License to practice Desirable CTT plastic surgery with 6 months at time of interview Qualifications Essential FRCS(Plast) or equivalent On the GMC Specialist Registration in Plastic Surgery.
Or CCT in plastic surgery within 6 months at time of interview Desirable A postgraduate degree / research degree in burns related topics, such as PhD or MD is highly desirable Medical Laser Certificate is highly desirable Special Knowledge/Abilities/ and/or experience Essential Specialist burns fellowship (6 months minimum) covering both adult and paediatric burns at post CCT/CESR level or at senior level post FRCS Plastic Wide experience in total burn care, at a senior level in the NHS including surgical and non-surgical management of complex and major burns, both acute care and long term reconstruction Experience in general plastic surgery Experience in Laser therapy Personal Skills/ Qualities Essential Conscientious and hardworking Positive contribution to MDTs.
Flexibility in working pattern Able to work in a warm burns' theatre and under pressure.
Excellent effective Team Working with all levels of staff.
Good and effective communication skills with all colleagues and staff.