Microsurgical Reconstructive Fellow SpR Equivalent

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Microsurgical Reconstructive Fellow to join their Plastic Surgery Department. This role involves working closely with junior registrars, providing guidance, and ensuring effective communication within the team. The successful candidate will engage in clinical activities, perform daily ward rounds, and assist in both elective and emergency surgeries. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to clinical research and present findings at national meetings, all within a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about advancing your career in plastic surgery, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• GMC registered with FRCS(Plast) or equivalent required.
• Experience in clinical activity and microsurgical techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily ward rounds and manage plastic surgical emergencies.
• Provide teaching and supervision for junior doctors in the department.

Skills

Microsurgical experience

Clinical activity

Communication skills

Teaching and training skills

Education

GMC registration

Royal College Membership

MD or equivalent

FRCS(Plast) or equivalent

Year 7/8 on Specialist training or CCT

Job description

Microsurgical Reconstructive Fellow SpR Equivalent

The post holder will be one of 2 microsurgical fellows in the Department who will be expected to work together and provide guidance to the more junior Registrars in General Plastic Surgery. The successful applicant will be expected to have the experience for clinical activity as laid out in the job description. The post holder should have passed the FRCS(Plast) or equivalent exam at the time of commencing in post. The post-holder is encouraged to partake in and publish projects that have been established, as well as newer studies, and present the results at local and national meetings. Microsurgical experience such as previous Fellowship is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will see all patients admitted to the Plastic Surgery Unit and perform a daily ward round with the other Specialist Registrars and junior doctors. The post-holder is required to see plastic surgical emergency patients in the Emergency Departments of the Trust Hospitals and patients referred to the service from other specialties in the Trust. The Fellow will be expected to provide support to the Major Trauma Centre at St Mary's Hospital. The Fellow will be expected to assist Consultants in the operating theatre and will undertake elective and emergency surgery personally, with supervision when appropriate. The Fellow will attend weekly outpatient clinics.

Job responsibilities

The Fellow with their colleagues will ensure adequate teaching and supervision is provided for the Plastic Surgery junior doctors. It is the responsibility of the Fellow to ensure that communication within the Plastic Surgery service is as effective as possible, keeping both the Consultants and Senior Nursing staff informed of the clinical management of all patients admitted to the Plastic Surgery wards.

Detailed protocols for clinical management are available in the department which the postholder is expected to adhere to at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• On GMC registered
• Appropriate Royal College Membership
• MD or equivalent
• FRCS(Plast) or equivalent
• Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
• Year 7/8 on Specialist training or CCT.
• Previous microsurgical experience

Clinical skills

• Appropriate to job description
• Previous microsurgical experience in raising flaps and anastomoses

Audit

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit
• Completed audits in previous year

Academic achievements

• Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
• Evidence of regular published clinical research and presentations at national level

Teaching/Training

• Evidence of experience and skills in junior doctor training

Language

• Ability to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience £41,750 - £64,288 per annum plus London Weighting