Senior Clinical Fellow Plastic Surgery

NHS; Salford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Salford is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Orthoplastic Surgery to join a growing team at the Salford Royal Hospital. The role includes patient care responsibilities, outpatient clinics, and participation in multidisciplinary discussions. Candidates must have MRCS or equivalent and significant experience in plastic surgery. The position offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities within an esteemed medical institution.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• 18 months+ experience in plastic surgery at any level.
• Logbook evidence of Hand trauma and elective plastic surgery including basic skin cancer surgery.
• Interest and knowledge of audit.

Responsibilities

• Supervised responsibility for patient care including administrative duties.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teamwork discussions.
• Conduct outpatient clinics in hand surgery, trauma, and reconstruction.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Highly motivated

Ability to work flexibly

Education

MRCS or equivalent

ATLS

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity to join a growing orthoplastic service within the major trauma centre at Salford Royal Hospital of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA). Salford Royal Hospital MTC hosts the regional neurosurgery and dermatology services as well as The Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital. The orthoplastic service provides plastic surgery cover for all patients attending the MTC including those with hand trauma and limb reconstructive trauma that present.

As the senior clinical fellows appointed to the department, the successful applicants will join a growing consultant body, a team of SHOs, a dedicated FY1, and allied health professionals. The successful candidate will be based at Salford Royal with elective lists also based at other hospitals within the Northern Care Alliance. The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise. The job plan will be subject to review during the initial six months period and again at 12 months to help streamline the development of the department. There is scope for performance based contract extension.

Main Duties

• Supervised responsibility for the care of patients in his/her care, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork (MDT) discussion with other colleagues.
• Evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Appropriate duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
• A mixture of supervised and leading ward rounds.
• Being available as a point of senior reference to SHOs for plastics inpatients and new referrals.
• Outpatients clinics in hand surgery, plastics trauma, lower limb reconstruction and skin oncology.
• Practical experience in elective and trauma surgery under supervision, with independent operating where appropriate.
• Joining an on call rota, currently with an 1:7 intensity.

About Us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

Benefits

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window).

Details

• Date posted: 10 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Doctor - other
• Salary: £65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 236-SCO-SCF-PS-25-A
• Job locations: Salford Royal Hospital

Job Responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• MRCS or equivalent
• ATLS

Desirable Qualifications

• Higher degree such as: PG Master, PG Diploma

Essential Knowledge, Training & Experience

• 18 months+ experience in plastic surgery at any level
• Logbook evidence of Hand trauma and elective plastic surgery including basic skin cancer surgery
• Interest and knowledge of audit
• Evidence of completion of audits
• Proven ability to teach

Desirable Knowledge, Training & Experience

• 6 months+ experience in plastic surgery at registrar level by time of taking up post
• Published research or audits or case reports in peer reviewed journals
• Attendance of relevant plastic surgery courses

Professional Registration

• Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practice

Desirable Professional Registration

• Higher degree in research
• Formal teaching qualification

Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication skills
• Highly motivated
• Ability to work flexibly to meet departmental targets
• Up to date knowledge of NHS and future challenges

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled workers applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/