Senior Clinical Fellow in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Coventry is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow for its expanding Plastic Surgery department. This role involves providing expertise to breast surgeons, participating in multidisciplinary teams, and leading research initiatives. Candidates must hold the FRCS (Plast.) qualification or be in training. The position offers a unique opportunity to enhance skills in microsurgery and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Access to learning and development opportunities

Commitment to equality, diversity, and human rights

Qualifications

• Hold the FRCS (Plast.) examination or be on a trajectory toward this qualification.
• Post- or peri-CCT status with subspecialty training.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Plastic Surgery Consultant, providing skills and expertise.
• Attend Breast oncology MDT, Oncoplastic MDT, and clinics.
• Coordinate pathways for reconstruction patients.

Skills

Subspecialty training in Oncological, Oncoplastic and microsurgical breast reconstruction

Leadership in research and audit programmes

Collaboration with multi-professional teams

Education

FRCS (Plast.) examination

Post- or peri-CCT status

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. We are looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow to our innovative and ambitious Plastic surgery department which is expanding both clinically and academically in terms of number of consultants, workload and increasing sub-specialisation for a period of 12 months from February 2025. This fellowship is approved by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Candidates who hold the FRCS (Plast.) examination, are post- or peri-CCT, and require subspecialty training in Oncological, Oncoplastic and microsurgical breast reconstruction and microsurgery.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible to the Plastic Surgery Consultant and will be involved in providing skills and expertise to breast and plastic surgeons.
• The post holder will attend the Breast oncology MDT, Oncoplastic MDT, Breast one stop clinics, breast surgery lists, plastic surgery operating lists and also gain experience in oncology and radiology.
• The post holder will work closely with the multi professional team to coordinate the pathway for reconstruction patients and be actively involved in the planning, execution and follow-up of microsurgical free tissue transfer.
• There will also be opportunities to participate and lead supervised and accredited research and audit programmes for this service.

About the Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are committed to high quality patient care and to being at the forefront of research and innovation. We are recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.

What we offer

Joining our team provides access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities. The Trust emphasises equality, diversity and human rights, promoting fairness, respect and dignity as core values.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Candidates should hold the FRCS (Plast.) examination or be on a trajectory toward this qualification.
• Post- or peri-CCT status with subspecialty training in Oncological, Oncoplastic and microsurgical breast reconstruction and microsurgery.

Additional information

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.