Junior Clinical Fellow in Plastic Surgery

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Junior Clinical Fellow in Plastic Surgery. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a major trauma centre, working alongside skilled professionals in a supportive environment. You'll engage in patient care, participate in ward rounds, and attend operating theatres, all while receiving substantial training tailored to your skills. The organization is committed to providing excellent care and fostering a positive workplace, ensuring that every staff member feels valued and empowered. If you're looking to enhance your surgical skills in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice is required.
• Completion of Foundation years training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Admission of new patients and provide day-to-day care.
• Participate in ward rounds and attend operating theatres.

Skills

Basic Surgery training

UK Experience in Plastic Surgery

Effective communication skills

Good organisation skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Junior Clinical Fellow in Plastic Surgery

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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.

In this role, you will work in a supportive and educational environment. This post is not recognised for training purposes, but substantial practical training will be given according to your skills and experience.

Main duties of the job

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

• Admission of new patients, including clerking.
• Participate in ward rounds on adult and children's wards during the normal working day, except during natural breaks or when clinical duties elsewhere demand.
• Provide day-to-day care of patients.
• Offer cross-cover for colleagues as required.
• Attend operating theatres.
• Participate in outpatient clinics (dependent on Consultant attachment).

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major acute Trust in the North West, with all major specialties on site and serving as a Tertiary Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria in Neurosciences, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Burns, and Renal Medicine. Undergraduate medical teaching began in 2003, with active links to the Universities of Manchester and Central Lancashire. There are ample opportunities for research and development, integral to our teaching hospital status.

Our goal is to provide excellent, compassionate care. We strive to create a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to ensure the best outcomes for every patient, every time.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification, and Specialty/Trust Brochure for 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
• MRCS or equivalent

Experience and Skills

• Basic Surgery training or equivalent
• Completion of Foundation years training
• UK Experience in Plastic Surgery
• Plastic Surgery experience
• Evidence of involvement in audit

Personal

• Proven effective communication skills (with examples)
• Good organisation skills (with examples)
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Royal Preston Hospital