Trust Doctor StR Higher Plastic Surgery Micro Fellow

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Plymouth is seeking a Trust SpR Higher in Plastic Surgery for a 12-month fixed-term appointment. This role offers extensive training and exposure to various subspecialties, including burns, hand surgery, and trauma. Applicants must have GMC registration and evidence of surgical training. Opportunities for flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Evidence of surgical training required.
• Current UK professional registration mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide Trust SpR level support to the Plastic Surgery team.
• Attend outpatient clinics, perform surgery, and provide ward cover.

Skills

Surgical training

Wide-based specialty knowledge

Education

GMC Registration

MRCS

Job description

Overview

We are a dynamic and innovative department seeking to appoint a Trust SpR Higher (ST7+ equivalent) on a fixed-term appointment for 12 months, with potential for extension. Derriford Hospital in Plymouth offers a balanced work/life environment in a coastal setting with access to Dartmoor.

Successful candidates will gain exposure to a broad range of plastic surgery disciplines and will be supported transitioning to the registrar grade from senior house officer. The department operates a consultant-led on-call service with two senior handovers per day.

Main duties

• Provide Trust SpR level support to the Plastic Surgery team, including in-hours and out-of-hours cover.
• Attend outpatient clinics, inpatient rounds, perform surgery and provide ward cover.

We offer broad subspecialty exposure and support for senior trainees approaching FRCS (Plast) examination, National Training Number (NTN) applications, and CESR pathways. There is expansion of consultant numbers with supervision and training across elective sub‑specialties including burns, trauma, breast reconstruction, hand surgery, sarcoma surgery, paediatric plastic surgery, skin malignancy, and head and neck surgery.

The weekday on-call service (08:00–17:30) is supported by Advanced Nurse Practitioners and a Physician’s Associate, enabling additional training opportunities.

About Us

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is committed to clinical excellence, innovation and staff development. We welcome requests for less than full-time/flexible working and will consider these before the closing date.

Responsibilities and requirements

Qualifications

• Essential: GMC Registration
• Desirable: MRCS

Experience

• Essential: Evidence of surgical training
• Desirable: Wide-based specialty knowledge

Other requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For overseas applicants, criminal records checks guidance applies. For details, see UK Visas and Immigration guidance and NHS Careers.