Trust Registrar in Plastic SurgeryNHS

Job summary

1 fixed term post

We are seeking an enthusiastic colleague to join our busy plastic surgery and hand surgery team based at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. Our department delivers a broad and general range of services including: adult and paediatric elective and emergency hand surgery, peripheral nerve injury surgery, breast reconstruction, head and neck surgery, major lower limb trauma, skin cancer, vascular malformations (national referral base), hypospadias, burns, pressure sore and pelvic defect reconstruction, diabetic foot care, spinal cord injuries wound and upper limb care, chest wall reconstruction, and electrochemotherapy. There are existing research links with the regional universities, and a collaborative regional research network. There is a new Academic Surgical Unit being developed across multiple specialties with the support of the Royal College of Surgeons and the University of York.

Main duties of the job

To maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Undertake any responsibility which relates to elective plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences inc. sickness

Active involvement in audit

Continuing professional development (CPD)

Any other duties which may be required

Job Plan:

The job plan will mainly cover general plastics skin clinics and lists. This post is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in lesional work.

Job description

This post is advertised on a whole time basis, although any candidate who is unable to work full time will be eligible to apply and, if appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed in consultation with the clinical director to support less than full time working.

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This vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.

About us

South Tees Hospitals is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England and also includes the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton. Services are also provided around the region, such as in Redcar, Hartlepool and Stockton. The Friarage site is currently being developed further with a fully-funded new-build surgical elective hub. It has a recently built cancer centre with modern outpatient facilities.

Our Trust also covers a range of highly specialist tertiary services extending to 1.5 million people in Teesside and parts of Cumbria, Durham and North Yorkshire with leading expertise in heart disease, cancer, trauma, neurosciences, renal services and spinal injuries.