Job summary
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a leading paediatric centre in the UK and globally.
You are invited to join our fantastic plastic surgical team.
There are several posts within the Plastic Surgery Team that would be ideal for anyone who wishes to consolidate their training in a specialist paediatric environment. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialities at tertiary care level. In association with the Institute of Child Health there are opportunities for research, training and development in all aspects of health & disease in children.
x3 posts commencing 1st October 2025 for 12 months.
All of these placements are open to specialist registrars in Year 3 or above (or equivalent) and will provide experience in paediatric plastic surgery including correction of craniofacial deformity, cleft lip and palate, and congenital hand deformity. There may be opportunities for successful applicants to extend their contract either with general plastics or in other plastics sub-specialties including Congenital Hand & Limb, Cleft or Craniofacial
All applicants must return their application forms electronically via NHS Jobs. To apply please click the 'apply for this job' option, specifying your preferred start date.
Main duties of the job
The Plastic Surgery Department deals principally with elective cases. There are very few emergency cases, i.e. burns and trauma. The range of surgery includes the following:
Major craniofacial operations from infancy to adolescence
Clefts of lip and palate
Congenital hand and upper limb conditions
Vascular Anomalies
Congenital ear deformity
Facial Surgery to correct congenital defects e.g. Treacher-Collins Syndrome, etc.
Facial reanimation surgery
General Paediatric Plastic Surgery
Neurofibromatosis (NF1)
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 with a minimum score of 7 in each domain or Occupational English Test (medical version) with a minimum score of B in each domain.
- Basic medical qualifications | Higher degree in Medicine
- Higher surgical qualifications | FRCS / MRCS (or equivalent)
- IELTS (if you required sponsorship via the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Registrar of equivalent level training in Plastic Surgery
- Experience of teaching / presenting
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Plastic Surgery - knowledge of basic texts
- Aware of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
- Understanding of patient confidentiality & data protection
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Competence in all aspects of plastic surgical management
- Basic Training in general surgery at SHO level
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work in a team and also on own initiative, without Consultant supervision in some instances
- Computer Literacy / IT skills
- Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
- Medical management and ability to supervise junior medical staff
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Ability to manage time and workload
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 with a minimum score of 7 in each domain or Occupational English Test (medical version) with a minimum score of B in each domain.
- Basic medical qualifications | Higher degree in Medicine
- Higher surgical qualifications | FRCS / MRCS (or equivalent)
- IELTS (if you required sponsorship via the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Registrar of equivalent level training in Plastic Surgery
- Experience of teaching / presenting
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Plastic Surgery - knowledge of basic texts
- Aware of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
- Understanding of patient confidentiality & data protection
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Competence in all aspects of plastic surgical management
- Basic Training in general surgery at SHO level
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work in a team and also on own initiative, without Consultant supervision in some instances
- Computer Literacy / IT skills
- Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
- Medical management and ability to supervise junior medical staff
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Ability to manage time and workload
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
