MYDoc – Research Registrar Burns & Plastic Surgery

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider is seeking dynamic doctors for Research Registrar posts in Burns and Plastic Surgery. This role combines clinical responsibilities with research opportunities, aimed at enhancing candidates' portfolios for future ST3 applications. Applicants should have Full GMC Registration, a Medical Degree, and relevant surgical experience. Benefits include generous holidays and access to NHS pension, alongside extensive support for career progression.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays

Career progression, training and support

Qualifications

• Minimum experience equivalent to CT2/ST2 in Plastic Surgery (4 years training).
• Minimum 12 months plastic surgery experience at CT level.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work at registrar level during the clinical part of this post.
• Assist in clinical audit and research projects.
• Involvement in specialty and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Education

Medical Degree from a recognised medical school

MRCS Part A and B or recognised equivalent

Full GMC Registration with licence to practise

Job description

MYDoc – Research Registrar Burns & 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 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 the ISCP portfolio.

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.

Main Clinical Duties

• 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; however the role will also be closely supervised by the academic lead.
• Work within a wider multidisciplinary team and will have access to IT and library services.
• On‑call commitment of 1:8 and will 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 specialties as appropriate.
• Out‑patient activities/clinics.
• Involvement in specialty and cross‑specialty multidisciplinary 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.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
• Medical Degree from a 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 postgraduate training or part‑time equivalent).
• Minimum 12 months plastic surgery experience at CT level.
• Demonstrates an intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.

Person Specification

This role seeks a motivated, patient‑centred professional with an enthusiasm for learning and development. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to high standards of clinical care, research and academic excellence. Professionalism, teamwork, communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are essential.

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.
  • 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.

Application Guidance

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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.