Junior Clinical Fellow in Plastic Surgery

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Interview is to be scheduled on 15th May 2025

We are looking to appoint a junior clinical fellow to our innovative and ambitious Plastic Surgery department which is expanding clinically in terms of consultants, workload and increasing sub-specialisation for a period of 12 months from July 2025.

The post holder will be required to participate fully in the education and training of medical students, trainee doctors, paramedical, nursing and other appropriate personnel.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

Main duties of the job

1. Responsibility for assisting in providing plastic surgical services to the Trust
2. Examining and clerking in patients prior to both elective and emergency procedures
3. Supporting the Consultant led ward round each morning Monday - Friday
4. Taking responsibility for inpatient care on the ward alongside the Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
5. Completing discharge summaries and request forms for investigation
6. Supporting a 1 in 5 SHO level on-call rota
7. Active involvement and participation in the clinical audit programme
8. Delivery of emergency care in the Hand Assessment Unit
9. Supporting the operating teams in theatre and treatment rooms.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

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Knowledge
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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