Senior Clinical Fellow in Plastic Surgery

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Junior Hand Fellow in Plastic Surgery, where you'll gain diverse experience across renowned hospitals. This role offers consultant-led education and supervision to support your career in Plastic Surgery. Ideal for those with prior experience, it includes on-call responsibilities and involvement in teaching juniors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Plastic Surgery, ideally at Registrar level.
• GMC registration and license required.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the specialist registrar rota and managing patients.
• Assisting in surgeries and attending outpatient clinics.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Education

MRCS

GMC registration

Job description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea, and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust offers numerous opportunities for career development in healthcare.

We are an NHS Trust employing approximately 16,000 staff, providing care for over 1.5 million patients annually from northwest London and beyond.

Our rich heritage is complemented by an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and communities.

In partnership with Imperial College London and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of six in the UK, dedicated to translating research into improved patient care and education excellence.

We pride ourselves on our innovative heritage and our early adoption of new technologies, techniques, and treatments to enhance health.

Job overview

We are seeking a Junior Hand Fellow in Plastic Surgery to join the registrar rota at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for a fixed term from 06/08/2025 to 04/08/2026.

The position is based at both Charing Cross and St Mary's sites, offering diverse experience. The department specializes in microsurgical reconstruction, including head and neck, breast, and extremity reconstruction, and supports the Level 1 Major Trauma Centre at St Mary's Hospital. The department manages general Plastic Surgery patients, focusing on tertiary referrals, performing between 200-250 free flaps annually.

This role is suitable for those aspiring to a career in Plastic Surgery, previously held by early trainees. It is not a formally accredited training post, but includes Consultant-led education and supervision, supporting professional development. Applicants should have MRCS or equivalent.

The ideal candidate will have some prior experience in Plastic Surgery, preferably at Registrar level, and must be registered and licensed with the General Medical Council.

Main duties of the job

The duties encompass working across three hospitals within the Trust, participating in the Specialist Registrars' rota, and collaborating with Consultants on routine and emergency cases. Responsibilities include managing admitted patients, participating in ward rounds, supporting emergency surgeries, and attending outpatient clinics. Teaching and supervision are integral parts of the role, with adherence to clinical protocols.

Educational objectives

To develop clinical and surgical expertise in Plastic Surgery, noting this is not a recognized training post.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GMC registration
• MRCS

Language

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken

Academic Achievements & Research/Publications

• Evidence of achievement relevant to the level of appointment

Audit

• Understanding of clinical audit principles
• Desirable: Completed audits in the past year

Clinical Skills

• Appropriate to the role; desirable: Experience at Registrar level in Plastic Surgery

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 6 months NHS experience and 18 months in Plastic Surgery; desirable: Registrar level experience

Teaching & Training

• Experience and skills in training and supervision

Please regularly check your emails for communication regarding your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and possibly text message.