NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Consultant Plastic Surgeon (Hands)
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
Consultant in Plastic Surgery with a Sub-Special Interest in Adult Hand Surgery
Job Details
- Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday and on-call rota.
- Post Type: Substantive 10 session-post.
- Location: Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit.
Role Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is to manage new referrals for elective Adult Hand Surgery. Assistance/advice in complex hand trauma may be required from colleagues without subspecialist training in this area. Long term follow-up of Adult Hand Trauma patients is also undertaken by the sub-specialist hand surgery team.
Responsibilities
- Manage new referrals for elective Adult Hand Surgery.
- Provide assistance/advice in complex hand trauma.
- Undertake long term follow-up of Adult Hand Trauma patients.
- Participate on the on-call rota for Plastic Surgery trauma and burns.
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Team and Environment
The successful candidate would be based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where the Canniesburn Unit is located. They would work closely with 3 other colleagues undertaking Hand Surgery in the unit with another 3 colleagues with sub-specialist training in this area.
Service
The Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit currently has 27 Consultants and 1 Speciality Doctor. The Service provides the entire spectrum of plastic and reconstructive subspecialty services excluding craniofacial surgery and has a large workload of general plastic surgery. This Unit is internationally recognised and runs a variety of teaching courses every year.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants should be appropriately experienced/qualified in the specialty, fully registered with the GMC and have a valid licence to practise. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
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Contact for Informal Discussion
- Mr Graham Christie, 07855270769
- Mr John Biddlestone, 07525656992
Flexible Working
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow.
Equal Opportunities
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
Armed Forces Covenant
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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