Senior Orthoplastic Microsurgery Fellow – Lower Limb

Train Work Live; Swansea, Cardiff; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board invites applications for the Lower Limb Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellow to join a dynamic team of specialist plastic surgeons delivering high quality orthoplastic care for extremity trauma as part of the South Wales Trauma Network.

The post provides post FRCS Plast (or equivalent) training and experience in lower limb reconstruction and microsurgery, with a fixed term of six months starting 4 August 2027.

Qualifications

• FRCS or equivalent is required or expected.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise in the UK.
• Interest in lower limb reconstruction and microsurgery is essential.
• Evidence of career intention in plastic surgery and related training.

Responsibilities

• Support the current orthoplastic service across the SWTN and help attain BOAST 4 compliance.
• Involved in MDT management of open lower limb trauma and surgical planning.
• Attend orthoplastic MDT clinics and follow-up for acute and chronic lower limb conditions.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team with medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals.
• Engage in departmental research and teaching during the tenure.
• Work flexibly between Morriston Hospital and Cardiff MTC according to training availability.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Prioritisation

IT literacy

Education

FRCS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Intention of career path in Plastic Surgery with interest in lower limb reconstruction/microsurgery

Higher professional qualification (or part)

Job description

Swansea Bay University Health Board invites applications for the Lower Limb Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellow to join a dynamic team of specialist plastic surgeons delivering high quality orthoplastic care for extremity trauma as part of the South Wales Trauma Network.

The post provides post FRCS Plast (or equivalent) training and experience in lower limb reconstruction and microsurgery, with a fixed term of six months starting 4 August 2027.