Junior Clinical Fellow in Plastic Surgery (NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow) - Plas[...]

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for a Junior Clinical Fellow in Plastic Surgery at Royal Preston Hospital. This full-time role offers a supportive environment for pre-ST3 level surgeons, providing hands-on training and practical experience in a dynamic healthcare setting. The position is ideal for candidates seeking to enhance their surgical skills while working within a multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this organization encourages applications from all backgrounds. Join a dedicated team and take the next step in your medical career with this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and license to practice required.
• MBBS or equivalent qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Admission and clerking of new patients.
• Participate in ward rounds and provide day-to-day patient care.
• Attend operating theatres and outpatient clinics.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Good organizational skills

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Basic surgical training

UK experience in plastic surgery

Evidence of involvement in audit

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCS or equivalent

Full GMC registration and license to practice

Job description

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Junior Clinical Fellow in Plastic Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow

Main area: Plastic Surgery
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Full time)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref: 438-MS3079

Site: Royal Preston Hospital
Town: Preston
Salary: £49,909 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 16/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

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

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

In this role, you will work within a supportive and educational environment, gaining practical experience suitable for pre-ST3 level surgeons.

Main duties of the job

• Admission and clerking of new patients.
• Participate in ward rounds and provide day-to-day patient care.
• Provide cross-cover for colleagues as required.
• Attend operating theatres and outpatient clinics (depending on attachment).

Working for our organisation

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major acute trust in the North West, offering a wide range of specialties and serving as a tertiary center for Lancashire and South Cumbria. It provides opportunities for research, development, and active university collaborations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification, and Brochure for details on:

• What we can offer
• Job plan and on-call requirements
• The team

Person specification

Health

• Meets professional health requirements per GMC standards.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and license to practice.
• MBBS or equivalent.
• MRCS or equivalent.

Experience and skills

• Basic surgical training or equivalent.
• Completion of Foundation training.
• UK experience in plastic surgery.
• Evidence of involvement in audit.

Personal qualities

• Effective communication skills with examples.
• Good organizational skills with examples.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Thank you for considering this opportunity. We encourage early application as the vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications are received. We will contact you via email regarding your application status. Please check your email regularly, including spam/junk folders.

We are committed to equality and diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available here.

To support your application, we have prepared guides on what we offer and how to apply effectively. Click here and here to view them.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, contact our recruitment team early to ensure support can be arranged.