Job summary
The postholder will provide support to the Plastic Surgery team within Kingston Hospital and will share clinical responsibilities with professional colleagues within the department.

The postholder will be expected to work with clinical colleagues and local managers in providing a safe, efficient and effective service for Kingston Hospital. This will include outpatient clinics, minor operating lists and Theatre sessions.

We welcome part time applications, in line with our flexible working policy.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake outpatient clinics, minor operating lists and Theatres sessions at Kingston Hospital for both General and Skin Cancer patients.
• Help develop the service in accordance with Trust policy
• To demonstrate professional excellence and efficient delivery of care in accordance with clinical case load associated with the post.
• To work with the Head of Service and service-line managers to ensure the provision of high quality, effective care which meets operational standards.
• To support the educational and training, medical/clinical audit, clinical risk management, clinical governance and management activities of the service-line.

Appropriate mentoring of the new clinician will be provided within the team.

About us
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Appropriate Registration with the GMC
• Specialist qualifications MBChB

Desirable

• MD or equivalent
• MRCS
• CCST (on the specialist register or within 6 months of CCST)

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Multi-disciplinary specialist Plastic Surgery clinical working within a hospital setting
• Skin Cancer diagnosis and treatment. Local anaesthetic operations, including skin cancer excisions with reconstruction and wound advice
• Local anaesthetic operations, including skin cancer excisions with reconstruction and wound advice

Desirable

• Teaching of junior dental and nursing staff.
• An additional interest which complements the needs of the department

Skills
Essential

• Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
• Knowledge and experience of multi-disciplinary specialist
• Compassionate clinician
• Motivated and ambitious
• Experience of clinical audit.

Desirable

• Management and Leadership Training

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.