Senior Clinical Fellow in Microsurgery

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Microsurgery to provide specialist training in reconstructive procedures. The role emphasizes clinical exposure and microvascular techniques, requiring full GMC registration and FRCS. Successful candidates will support consultants in plastic surgery, engage in teaching, and participate in a trauma service. This is a fixed-term role for 6 months starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive clinical experience in Plastic Surgery.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training.

Responsibilities

• Support Consultants in providing general plastic surgery services.
• Assist in post-operative care of patients.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Skills

Effective member of a multidisciplinary team

Clear communication with patients

Time management

Education

Full GMC Registration

FRCS

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Microsurgery

The closing date is 02 December 2025

Title of Post: Microsurgery Fellow in Plastic Surgery

Number of Posts: 1

Nature of Appointment: Fixed term 1 x 6 months - January 2026

Responsible To: Clinical Lead in Plastic Surgery

Accountable To: Clinical Director for Surgery

Employing Authority: Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Main place of employment: The post will be based at the St Thomas’ site for the majority of the time. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the trust, either on an on‑going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.

Main duties of the job

SURGERY DIRECTORATE – Senior Clinical Fellow in Microsurgery

Full Time – 40 hours

Fixed Term – 6 months

Applications are invited from individuals seeking specialist training in microsurgical reconstruction. The Plastic Surgery Department at Guy’s and St Thomas’ performs a wide range of reconstructive procedures following cancer surgery and trauma, including over 300 free flaps per year. The workload principally involves breast, head and neck, lower limb and perineal reconstruction, but also includes complex reconstruction for advanced skin cancers and palliation. Fellowships have particular emphasis on clinical exposure to multidisciplinary management. You will gain excellent training in both clinic and theatre, with the aim of training you to assess, perform and manage a range of microvascular procedures. The fellowship is broadly divided into two or three parts (depending on the length of the fellowship), allowing flexibility to tailor individual areas of interest. In addition, you will be expected to assist in the provision of the trauma service at St Thomas’ Hospital.

Due to the clinical demands of this post, it is ideally aimed at individuals who have completed their FRCS (Plast), or who are post‑accreditation, but seeking further specialist microvascular training. This post will be open for 72 hours to apply.

About us

Guy’s & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust is an organisation that values ambition and inclusivity, providing a culture of excellence and collaboration. The trust is committed to developing services that best meet patient needs and employs a diverse workforce of almost 1,800 colleagues.

Job responsibilities

Job Summary: The post holder will support Consultants in providing general plastic surgery services through diagnosis and treatment of patients, post‑operative care, assessment in A&E, clinical activities, teaching, and flexible shift work.

• Diagnose and treat patients across hospitals, health centres and clinics.
• Take progressive charge of post‑operative care of patients.
• Support SHOs and Trust Doctors to assess patients in A&E and make treatment decisions.
• Participate in clinical and service activities ensuring a high standard of patient care.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
• Provide clinical governance through audit, guideline development and risk management.
• Attend and contribute to educational activities such as departmental meetings and journal clubs.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection, freedom of information and information governance policies.
• Adhere to health and safety, infection control and risk reporting procedures.
• Commit to flexible working patterns to offer services in evenings or weekends.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Full GMC Registration
• FRCS

Clinical Experience

• Comprehensive clinical experience in Plastic Surgery

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with patients and other professionals
• Ability to manage own and others’ time effectively

Research

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
• Evidence of original research

Teaching

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
• Teaching qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for previous convictions.