Specialist in Plastic Surgery (Skin)
Job summary
We are looking for a specialist plastic surgeon to deliver dermatology skin procedures in an outpatient setting with 1 session a month in theatres.
If you are looking for a specialist post where you can genuinely shape the future of dermatology in Shropshire, train your dermatology colleagues to expand their surgical scopes of practice, influence major service redesign and integration with our community partners, and be part of one of the most ambitious hospital transformation programmes in the NHS -- this is it. Our Trust is on the brink of a once-in-a-generation change.
Backed by £312 million of investment, the Hospital Transformation Programme will create: o A single acute site at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, home to a new 30-bed Critical Care Unit, a modern Emergency Department, and a state-of-the-art Women's and Children's Hospitalo A dedicated planned care site at The Princess Royal Hospital, supporting high-quality elective surgery and improved patient flowThis is your opportunity to join us at the perfect moment -- early enough to influence the design and delivery of future services, but close enough to opening that you'll see your impact become reality.
Our dermatology service will be undergoing significant improvement. We are looking for a specialist grade who wants to continue this momentum -- colleagues who are energised by improvement, motivated by challenge, and excited to help shape a service that women and families can trust.
Main duties of the job
Undertake outpatient dermatology skin procedures.o Partake in the skin MDT as a core member.o Undertake 1 session per month skin surgery in theatres.o Provide support to the dermatology service and medical students by actively contributing to training and continuity of serviceo To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.o The post holder will also contribute to service development.
This may involve contributing to Ockenden recommendations, QIPs, audit projects, guideline updates or teaching and training.o To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners. Including supporting the shift of elective activity out of a theatre environment and into an outpatient setting inline with GIRFT.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity.
Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care. Our Poppy's Promise Commitment We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do.
Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times. We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding. By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Job responsibilities
The role is that of a plastic surgeon conducting dermatology skin procedures. Undertake outpatient dermatology skin procedures. Partake in the skin MDT as a core member. Undertake 1 session per month skin surgery in theatres.
Provide support to the dermatology service and medical students by actively contributing to training and continuity of service To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team. The post holder will also contribute to service development. This may involve contributing to Ockenden recommendations, QIPs, audit projects, guideline updates or teaching and training.
To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners. Including supporting the shift of elective activity out of a theatre environment and into an outpatient setting inline with GIRFT.
Person Specification
Essential
12 years post qualification experience 6 years experience as a plastic surgeon Full GMC Registration and license to practice
Qualifications · Essential
MBBS or equivalent MRCS FRCS (Plastic Surgery) or equivalent qualifications approved by the GMC
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
