Burns and Plastic Surgery Consultant | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, West Brompton, Kensington and Chelsea

Burns and Plastic Surgery Consultant | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, West Brompton, Kensington and Chelsea

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 9 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 53e8771fac7a4b7b8c6ea4af227fe08c

Location ref: West Brompton, Kensington and Chelsea

Full Job Description

· Chelsea and Westminster Hospital provides centre-level intensive burn care for adults and High dependency unit level care for non-ventilated paediatric burn injuries up to 30% Total Body Surface Area (TBSA).

· This is the only major burns centre providing acute, reconstructive and rehabilitation burn care of the highest quality to a population of 17 million people in London and the South East of England as part of the Regional Burns Network.

· The unit contains 16 adult beds, including four with intensive care capabilities and also 6 paediatric beds with access to Paediatric high dependency.

The Consultant, nursing and allied health professional cohorts at our Hospital form a cohesive, multidisciplinary team involved in relevant decision-making forums for Burn care including the major trauma network, the executive group of the British Burns Association and the London and South East Burns Network.

· Responsibility for inpatient and outpatient management with 6 other Burns Surgeons and close working with the other team members to provide the highest possible standards of care in diagnosis and management of children and adults with burns.

· Specialist Burns MDT attendance.

· Collaborative working with the Burns MDT and wider Plastic Surgery Unit.

· Involvement in a 1 in 7 on call for burns traumawith prospective cover.

· Facilitate 7 day per week Consultant'on-site'cover at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

· Contribution to postgraduate teaching of ST grades and StR grades.

· Lead for the existing work experience programme for prospective medical students

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

· Responsibility for inpatient and outpatient management with 6 other Burns Surgeons and close working with the other team members to provide the highest possible standards of care in diagnosis and management of children and adults with burns.

· Specialist Burns MDT attendance.

· Collaborative working with the Burns MDT and wider Plastic Surgery Unit.

· Involvement in a 1 in 7 on call for burns traumawith prospective cover.

· Facilitate 7 day per week Consultant'on-site'cover at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

· Contribution to postgraduate teaching of ST grades and StR grades.

· Lead for the existing work experience programme for prospective medical students

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/burns-plastic-surgery-consultant-chelsea-westminster-hospital-126672353