Job summary
- Main area
- Plastic Surgery
- Grade
- Specialty Registrar
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 210-2026-351
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £67,325 - £76,582 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Grade Specialty Registrar (ST3+ equivalent)
Specialty Registrar
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Full time: 40 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated team players to join our Plastic Surgery Department at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are currently welcoming applications for 2 x Locum Trust Doctors ST3+ level to join the team.
These posts will be based at the Countess of Chester Hospital where operative work will be undertaken. Clinics will be held at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
The appointee will be under the instruction of the Consultants in this Consultant-led Unit, acting at middle grade level. They will be required to assist in and will participate in in-patient, day case and out-patient plastic surgical procedures and attend weekly out-patient clinics. Occasionally, they will be required to attend out-patient clinics held in peripheral sites.
This is a Trust post and not recognised for training purposes, however the successful candidate will be expected to fully participate in regular teaching sessions & other relevant educational opportunities.
LTFT applicants will be considered (this will include on-call.)
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the daily routine running of the ward rounds, patient care and management, including the guiding of Trust ST1/2s & Specialty Trainees. They will be directly answerable to their consultant. In addition, they are expected to be a team player, assist in theatres when appropriate and perform operations at their level of training.
The successful candidate would also have dedicated LA operating sessions. The post holder is expected to attend clinics.
Cover Arrangements for Leave
All leave is covered internally by colleagues and it is the responsibility of each doctor to ensure that arrangements have been made to cover duties including on-call. All annual leave must be approved by leave coordinator a minimum of 6 weeks prior.
Continuing Professional Education
To take responsibility for your own continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college\faculty\professional body.
Research opportunities are available depending on individual interests.
Education
A well-equipped post-graduate centre and library is sited adjacent to the General Wing on the Countess of Chester Hospital site. There is an active programme of lectures and meetings, including those of the Chester and North Wales Medical Society.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC and hold a current licence to practise
Desirable criteria
- ATLS
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working at middle grade/registrar level within Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in the NHS
- Maintaining Good Medical Practice
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Delivery of good acute clinical care
Desirable criteria
- Experience equivalent to a competence level at ST4/5 within Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Experience working within the NHS
- Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Validated logbook of relevant operative experience/good clinical care
- Computer skills
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical competence & evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement
Desirable criteria
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand eye co-ordination, dexterity, visuo-spatial awareness
Teaching & Training Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice
- Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as assessed by the General Medical Council
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations
- Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help
- Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others, able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Demonstrate effective judgement and decision making skills
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi disciplinary team & demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Capacity to establish good working relations with others
Desirable criteria
- An understanding of the Trust values and Educational ethos (see appendices)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Rishi Sharma
- Job title
- Clincial Lead, Plastic Surgery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 366265
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