Plastic Surgery Trust Registrar

at  North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

This post will work closely with the Consultant Dermatologists to support their Dermatology Skin Pathways and the newly emerging Skin Lesion Service as well as with other clinicians to support Skin Cancer Pathways.
Regular teleconferences occur with the regional MDM coordinated through Cambridge University Hospital (CUH). At present CUH provides a sentinel lymph node biopsy and Mohs service.
Along with our main skin oncology role we also provide a General Plastic Surgery Service for the population, as well as support for Colorectal and Gynaecology in relation to Perineal/Pelvic Reconstruction and the Orthopaedic and Trauma Service in the management of lower limb and hand trauma and general soft tissue coverage.
All surgery is undertaken either at Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital or Stamford Hospital for day case local anaesthetic cases 5 days per week.
The successful candidate will work alongside our PCH & HH based Consultants in providing a General Plastic Surgery Service with a particular focus on Skin Oncology but, will also provide support for other specialities.
Out of hours responsibilities where applicable (elective inpatients and joint cases) but at the present time there is no acute on call commitment. With the development of the department this is anticipated to change.
Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences.
Any responsibility which relates to a special interest.
Be given opportunities to develop surgical skills and clinical management experience commensurate with their level of training. A wide range of surgery on offer will give opportunity to develop deficient areas.
Partaking in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in CPD.
Involvement in research
Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of North West Anglia NHS Foundation trust such as domiciliary consultation or services provided by the Trust for other agencies, e.g. the prison service.
The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.
All staff that have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trusts policies.
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);

Maintenance of highest clinical standards in the management of plastic surgery patients
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of the plastic surgery department
Teaching and Training of junior staff and medical students
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME