Senior Clinical Fellow in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery MTC

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Swansea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This fixed-term role entails on-site trauma cover in a top-tier facility, collaborating with esteemed consultants, and offers a valuable opportunity in a dynamic surgical environment. Ideal candidates will possess core surgical training experience and actively engage in multidisciplinary teams, contributing to improved patient outcomes across a broader service scope.

Qualifications

• Competent to work within a team assessing major trauma.
• Evidence of at least two years of full-time hospital practice.
• Demonstrable intention of career in Plastic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide plastic surgery trauma cover in the MTC.
• Assess orthoplastic cases for definitive treatment.
• Participate in teaching, audit, and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Basic Surgical Skills

Experience of Electronic patient records

Evidence of participation in multidisciplinary team

Education

MRCS or equivalent

Higher professional qualification (Diploma, MSc, MD, PhD)

Evidence of completion of Core Surgical Training competencies

Full GMC Registration with a license to practice

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery MTC

Employer Swansea Bay University Health Board Location Swansea Salary Depending on experience per annum, pro rata Closing date 21 Jun 2025

View more categories View less categories Profession Specialist doctor ,General surgery ,Plastic surgery Grade Fellow Contract Type Fixed Contract Hours Full Time Affiliate BMJ Careers

Do you share our Health Board values Caring for each other Working together Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.

We are seeking a new Senior Clinical Fellow to join our highly skilled network of staff to continue delivering outstanding care and outcomes for our patients. This is a fixed term post for 6 months on a part time basis 0.7 WTE.

As part of the plastic and reconstructive service provision to the MTC in Cardiff, we are appointing a senior clinical fellow (equivalent to ST3 level) to join our team of seven Plastic & Reconstructive Consultant Surgeons and four senior clinical fellows, to provide on site plastic surgery trauma cover in the MTC from 08:00 - 20:00, Monday to Friday. Alongside working in the MTC, the remainder of the job will be based at the Welsh Centre for Burns & Plastic Surgery in Morriston Hospital, Swansea, where the fellow will have the opportunity to undertake elective and emergency plastic surgery practice as part of the wider plastic surgery department. This fellow posts will join a team serving a population of around 2.3 million and providing a wide spectrum of surgery. The Welsh Centre for Burns & Plastic Surgery has a wide remit and we are able to offer nearly all services in Swansea for congenital and acquired conditions following cancer, trauma and infections.

Main duties of the job

This Senior Clinical Fellow post would ideally suit candidates who are working towards obtaining a plastic surgery NTN, with exposure to LA skin cancer operating, burns, hand trauma and elective clinics and operating.

The postholder will have responsibility in the MTC for assessment of orthoplastic cases with a view to definitive treatment or preparation for microsurgical reconstruction in Morriston Hospital. There will be LA day case operating for plastic trauma and on-call commitments

This post will have responsibility in the MTC (usually one day per week) for the multi-disciplinary assessment of Orthoplastic cases with a view to definitive treatment or preparation for microsurgical reconstruction in Morriston Hospital. This post will also include LA day case operating lists and plastic surgery trauma lists, matched to the applicant's surgical ability.

Although not recognised for training the successful applicant will have opportunity to participate in teaching, Audit and quality Improvement projects dependant on the needs of the service.

About us

Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.

The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.

Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.

Person Specification

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND APTITUDE

Essential

• Competent to work within a team assessing and initiating the resuscitation of a Major Trauma patient.
• Good communication skills, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Competent use of Microsoft Windows and Office.
• Evidence of participation in multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative
• Has foundation knowledge of Plastic Surgical principles.
• Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
• Experience of Electronic patient records and electronic prescribing.
• Basic Surgical Skills Course.
• Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential

• MRCS or equivalent.
• Evidence of completion of Core Surgical Training competencies (or equivalent).
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• Demonstrable intention of career path in Plastic Surgery.
• Higher professional qualification (Diploma, MSc, MD, PhD).

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Evidence of at least two years of full time hospital practice at Core Training/SpR level.
• Has experience of Plastic Surgery during training.
• Involvement in audit and research projects
• Demonstrable computer/IT/Research skills.
• Demonstrable evidence of Teaching.
• Relevant experience in Plastic Surgery at SpR level.
• Teaching courses.
• Demonstrable experience of research.
• Evidence of publications in relevant journals.

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