Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) in Burns and Plastics

Note this post is currently fixed term until February 2027 due to gaps within the Deanery rota numbers. Depending on future allocations this post may extend further. An exciting opportunity for hard-working and ambitious plastic surgeons to join a well-established registrar program in one of the largest Burns, Plastics and Hands units in the country. This job is tailored according to the experience of the candidate and would be very suitable for candidates seeking a national training number (NTN) in Plastic Surgery. We have a robust track record in registrars working in this post securing a NTN. 100% of the Pre-ST3 Fellows appointed in August 2022 were offered NTNs in National Selection 2023. We take pride that our non-deanery trainees have the same training opportunities as deanery trainees., Undertake trauma lists under appropriate supervision when on call, including at weekends

-Assist consultants in clinic and theatre lists

-Responsibility for the safe and effective care of inpatients and outpatients under the care of the burns, plastics and hand surgery teams

-Liaise with members of the MDT, including plastics outreach nurses, hand therapists, rehabilitation therapists, psychologists, burns outreach nurses etc.

-Engage in teaching and training of the junior doctors

-The JSDs work a Full Shift Rota (with prospective cover for annual leave, study leave and bank holidays)

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.