Job summary
We are actively looking for a Junior Hand Fellow in Plastic Surgery to join the registrar rota at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for a fixed term period of from 06/08/2025 to 04/08/2026.
The post is based at both the Charing Cross and St Mary's sites and will provide a wide range of experience. The Department specializes in microsurgical reconstruction; head and neck reconstruction, breast reconstruction and extremity reconstruction. The Department also supports the Trust's Level 1 Major Trauma Centre at St Mary's Hospital. The Department is responsible for the care of general Plastic Surgery patients with an emphasis on tertiary referrals and undertakes between 200-250 free flaps per year.
The post is suitable for an individual wishing to pursue a career in Plastic surgery and has previously been held by individuals at the beginning of their training. This is not a formally approved training posts but the post holder will have Consultant-led education and supervision and will be supported in their professional development. Applicants must possess the MRCS or equivalent exam.
The successful applicant must have some previous experience in Plastic Surgery, preferably at Registrar level.
Applicants must be registered and licensed with the General Medical Council.
Main duties of the job
The post is based at both the Charing Cross and St Mary's sites and will provide a wide range of experience. The Department specializes in microsurgical reconstruction; head and neck reconstruction, breast reconstruction and extremity reconstruction. The Department also supports the Trust's Level 1 Major Trauma Centre at St Mary's Hospital. The Department is responsible for the care of general Plastic Surgery patients with an emphasis on tertiary referrals and undertakes between 200-250 free flaps per year.
The post is suitable for an individual wishing to pursue a career in Plastic surgery and has previously been held by individuals at the beginning of their training. This is not a formally approved training posts but the post holder will have Consultant-led education and supervision and will be supported in their professional development. Applicants must possess the MRCS or equivalent exam.
The successful applicant must have some previous experience in Plastic Surgery, preferably at Registrar level.
Applicants must be registered and licensed with the General Medical Council.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of the post are performed at the 3 hospital across the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Charing Cross, St Marys and Hammersmith Hospitals.
The post holder will join the Specialist Registrars daily and on call rota and will work closely with all Consultants in the care of routine and emergency clinical problems. The postholder will see all patients admitted to the Plastic Surgery Unit and perform a daily ward round with the Consultants, SpRs and SHOs. The postholder will join a 1 in 12 on call rota covering Plastic Surgical emergencies across the Trust and support to the Major Trauma Centre. The postholder will be expected to assist in the operating theatre and will undertake elective and emergency surgery, with supervision where appropriate. There are regular outpatient clinics and local anaesthetic operating lists. Teaching and supervision is provided for all the Plastic Surgery juniors.
Detailed protocols for clinical management are available which the postholders are expected to adhere to at all times.
Educational objectives:
To develop the post-holders clinical and surgical expertise in Plastic Surgery in general; however, this is not a recognized training post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of the post are performed at the 3 hospital across the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Charing Cross, St Marys and Hammersmith Hospitals.
The post holder will join the Specialist Registrars daily and on call rota and will work closely with all Consultants in the care of routine and emergency clinical problems. The postholder will see all patients admitted to the Plastic Surgery Unit and perform a daily ward round with the Consultants, SpRs and SHOs. The postholder will join a 1 in 12 on call rota covering Plastic Surgical emergencies across the Trust and support to the Major Trauma Centre. The postholder will be expected to assist in the operating theatre and will undertake elective and emergency surgery, with supervision where appropriate. There are regular outpatient clinics and local anaesthetic operating lists. Teaching and supervision is provided for all the Plastic Surgery juniors.
Detailed protocols for clinical management are available which the postholders are expected to adhere to at all times.
Educational objectives:
To develop the post-holders clinical and surgical expertise in Plastic Surgery in general; however, this is not a recognized training post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Language
Essential
- Ability to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Academic Achievements including Research/Publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Complete audits in previous year
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Desirable
- Experience in Plastic Surgery at Registrar level
Relevant Experience in Specialty/Sub Specialty
Essential
- 6 months NHS experience 18 months experience in Plastics Surgery
Desirable
- Experience in Plastic Surgery at Registrar level
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Evidence of experience and skills in training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Language
Essential
- Ability to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Academic Achievements including Research/Publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Complete audits in previous year
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Desirable
- Experience in Plastic Surgery at Registrar level
Relevant Experience in Specialty/Sub Specialty
Essential
- 6 months NHS experience 18 months experience in Plastics Surgery
Desirable
- Experience in Plastic Surgery at Registrar level
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Evidence of experience and skills in training
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).
