Junior Clinical Fellow in Plastic Surgery

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Junior Clinical Fellow in Plastic Surgery. This role offers invaluable experience in a major trauma center, ideal for those pursuing further training. You will be immersed in a supportive environment, gaining hands-on experience while managing patient care and participating in ward rounds. The position is perfect for individuals looking to enhance their skills before entering ST3 training. Join a team committed to providing compassionate care and professional development in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice required.
• Basic Surgery training or equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day patient care and participate in ward rounds.
• Attend operating theatres and outpatient clinics as needed.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Good organisation skills

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice

MRCS or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Junior Clinical Fellow in Plastic Surgery, based at Royal Preston Hospital initially for a 12-month period.

Although this post is not recognised for training purposes, considerable "hands-on" training is provided in line with skills and experience.

You will work in a supportive and educational environment. Please note, this post is not recognised for formal training.

Main duties of the job

This role provides Plastic Surgery experience in a major trauma centre and is suitable for individuals seeking CT / ST1/2 level experience, or ST3. It is ideal for pre-ST3 post experience.

• Admission of new patients, including clerking.
• Participate in ward rounds during the working day, except during breaks and other clinical duties.
• Manage day-to-day patient care.
• Provide cross-cover for colleagues as needed.
• Attend operating theatres.
• Attend outpatient clinics (depending on Consultant attachment).

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major acute Trust in the North West, offering all specialties on site and serving as a Tertiary Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria in Neurosciences, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Burns, and Renal Medicine. The Trust has active links with the Universities of Manchester and Central Lancashire, with opportunities for research and development.

Our aim is to provide excellent, compassionate care in a positive working environment where staff feel valued and supported.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person Specification, and Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team

Person Specification

Health

• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/Good Medical Practice.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
• MBBS or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications

• MRCS or equivalent.

Experience and Skills

• Basic Surgery training or equivalent.
• Completion of Foundation years training.
• UK Experience in Plastic Surgery.

Desirable Experience

• Plastic Surgery experience.
• Evidence of involvement in audit.

Personal Attributes

• Effective communication skills (with examples).
• Good organisation skills (with examples).
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment.

Additional considerations

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and requires current UK professional registration. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Please see further details in the original description.