Job summary
Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Reconstructive Microsurgery
Barts Health NHS Trust are seeking to appoint a clinical fellow post in Plastic Surgery, based at the Royal London Hospital; starting in March/April 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in one of the busiest major trauma centres in the country and the largest trust in England. The post will be for a 6-month fellowship within the Plastic Surgery Department for a Post-CCT Senior Clinical Fellow with a special interest in Trauma, Hand and Upper Limb Surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will join a team involved in a broad spectrum of Plastic Surgery. A large emergency workload of upper and lower limb trauma comes from the helicopter serving this Level I Trauma Centre. The post has a record of being a postgraduate approved training post and educationally sound. It provides excellent opportunities for gaining experience in microvascular surgery specifically free-tissue transfer with a sub-specialist interest in upper and lower limb reconstruction following trauma and oncological resections for breast and head & neck malignancies.You will join a team of 17 consultants, 15 SPR level doctors and 8 SHO's. The successful candidate is expected to have experience of managing common plastic surgical emergencies, particularly upper and lower limb trauma.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Skills
Essential
- ATLS
- MRCS
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Special Knowledge/ Abilities and or Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience in Plastic Surgery with adequate knowledge of hand /lower limb trauma
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
Desirable
- At least 1 year previous experience in Plastic Surgery at Registrar level
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to deal with busy multidisciplinary workloads in a major teaching hospital
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Ability to form effective working relationships within the MDT team and build broad networks across the Trust
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
Interests and Motivation for the Post
Essential
- Evidence of relevant research or audit
- Evidence of motivation for a career in plastic and reconstructive surgery
Desirable
- Proven track record in relevant research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments
Person Specification
Qualifications/Skills
Essential
- ATLS
- MRCS
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Special Knowledge/ Abilities and or Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience in Plastic Surgery with adequate knowledge of hand /lower limb trauma
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
Desirable
- At least 1 year previous experience in Plastic Surgery at Registrar level
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to deal with busy multidisciplinary workloads in a major teaching hospital
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Ability to form effective working relationships within the MDT team and build broad networks across the Trust
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
Interests and Motivation for the Post
Essential
- Evidence of relevant research or audit
- Evidence of motivation for a career in plastic and reconstructive surgery
Desirable
- Proven track record in relevant research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments
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.
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 worker applicants, 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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 worker applicants, 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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
