Job Description

Please only submit an application if the following applies to you

You have NHS employed experience

Minimum 4 years experience as a doctor



Previous applicants need not apply



This is an exciting opportunity to spend six months working as a Trust Registrar in Plastic Surgery at QVH.



Previous candidates have found the job very useful to increase their experience in plastic surgery, which has helped in applications for approved HEE training posts. All posts offer a structured weekly teaching programme with opportunities for study and research.

Important application instructions:

1. If you are currently and ST1 to 3 (SHO) or this is your first registrar level role you must provide your current clinical supervisor as your first referee.



2. You MUST ensure you upload your e-log book on the CV upload section



3. You MUST ensure you provide accurate answers to the procedural question in the application form



4. If you are shortlisted for interview you will be required to provide a supporting letter from your AES as approval of readiness for this role



The successful applicant will have a varied weekly clinical programme and, in addition, we are keen for the successful applicant to fully integrate in departmental life. To that end we encourage audit, teaching and departmental service development.



The post of Trust Registrar is not a recognised Health Education England training post. There is ample opportunity to gain experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the injured patient and to gain experience on consultant-led ward rounds and in consultant led theatre lists. There is a weekly departmental teaching session and monthly clinical governance meetings, in which the post holder is expected to actively participate.



Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.



We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.



Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.



Please see attached for detailed description of role, person specification and information on department.



Participate in elective and trauma outpatient clinics. Arrange surgery for patients where appropriate in consultation with senior colleagues. Manage post-operative patients, manage wounds and complications in conjunction with dressing clinic nurses and senior colleagues.



Undertake operating lists in conjunction with consultants for a range of cases, such as skin cancer reconstruction, breast reduction and trauma and for more complex cases, such as free flaps or complex lower limb reconstruction. Manage patients appropriately pre- and post-operatively. Organise post-discharge follow-up.



Undertake ward rounds and liaise/engage constructively with members of the multi-disciplinary team to draw up appropriate treatment plans.



The postholder have exposure to a wide variety of plastic surgery patients, both trauma and elective and will liaise/engage constructively with members of the multi-disciplinary team to draw up appropriate treatment plans.



The duties will be varied depending upon the exigencies of the service. Opportunities for research are available and successful candidates will be encouraged to participate.