MYDoc - Research Registrar Burns & Plastic Surgery

Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Wakefield is seeking two Research Registrars in Burns and Plastic Surgery. The role merges clinical and academic tasks aimed at passionate doctors looking to advance to registrar level. Post holders will develop clinical audit and research projects, supported by experienced supervisors. This is a non-training post, yet offers substantial professional growth opportunities in a collaborative environment, with a strong emphasis on education and patient care.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Extensive benefits and support

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
• Minimum 12 months plastic surgery experience at CT level.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work at registrar level during the clinical part of this post.
• Provide care for acute and chronic patient conditions.
• Active involvement in audit and clinical governance.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Good communication skills

Education

Medical Degree from recognised medical school

MRCS Part A and B or recognised equivalent

Job description

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust Research Registrar in Burns and Plastic Surgery

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce two MYDOC Research Registrar posts in Burns and Plastic Surgery. These posts offer an exciting opportunity for the post holders to combine clinical and academic roles and are aimed at doctors who are passionate about plastic surgery and wish to step up to registrar level clinical duties and build their portfolios for ST3 applications. These posts are not recognised UK training posts. Nevertheless, our MYDoc doctors will have a named supervisor and be supported in undertaking scheduled educational opportunities to consolidate and develop their portfolios.

An introduction to the Division/Specialty: An opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated doctors to join our Plastic Surgery Department for an initial fixed term of 6 months. The post holder may be offered an extension provided satisfactory progress based on research output, consultant feedback, and documented progress on ISCP portfolio.

Main Duties of the Job

The main clinical duties of the post will include:

• Work at registrar level during the clinical part of this post.
• The post holder will be assigned to one of 14 consultants as a designated educational and clinical supervisor; the role will also be closely supervised by the academic lead.
• Working within a wider multidisciplinary team and have access to IT and library services.
• On‑call commitment of 1:8 and be expected to cover acute trauma lists, theatre lists and clinics.
• Provision of care with responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions including complex cases.
• Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate.
• Out-patient activities/clinics.
• Involvement in specialty and cross‑specialty multi‑disciplinary teams and meetings.
• Involvement in relevant administration duties.
• Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate.
• Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities.

Please see attached full job description for an example weekly timetable.

About Us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work‑life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer‑friendly policies, and more.

Job Responsibilities

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce two MYDOC Research Registrar posts in Burns and Plastic Surgery. These posts offer an exciting opportunity for the post holders to combine clinical and academic roles and are aimed at doctors who are passionate about plastic surgery and wish to step up to registrar level clinical duties and build their portfolios for ST3 applications.

These posts are not recognised UK training posts. Nevertheless, our MYDoc doctors will have a named supervisor and be supported in undertaking scheduled educational opportunities to consolidate and develop their portfolios.

During the appointment the Research Fellows will undertake both clinical and research work. The post holders will be required to develop clinical audit and research projects ultimately aiming for national and international presentations and publications.

Please note that the job may close early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested.

Essential Person Specification Requirements

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• MRCS Part A and B or recognised equivalent
• Successful completion of post registration training or equivalent – Foundation and core training
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Minimum experience equivalent to CT2/ST2 in Plastic Surgery (4 years full time post graduate training or part time equivalent)
• Minimum 12 months plastic surgery experience at CT level
• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Possesses good communication skills

For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description.

Contact Information

Sharmila Jivan – [e-mail]

Application Guidance

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Our Benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Cycle to work scheme – subject to eligibility criteria
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme – subject to eligibility criteria
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer‑friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support

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Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• MRCS Part A and B or recognised equivalent
• Successful completion of post registration training or equivalent – Foundation and core training

Desirable

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• MRCS Part A and B or recognised equivalent
• Successful completion of post registration training or equivalent – Foundation and core training

Employer Details

Employer name: Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address: Trust-wide, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG

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