Job summary
Clinical Fellowships in Microsurgery & Breast Reconstruction
Join our dynamic Plastic & Breast Surgery team as a Clinical Fellow and advance your specialist skills in Microsurgery and Breast Reconstruction.
Over a six-month rotation, you will work closely with leading Consultant Plastic and Breast Surgeons, gaining hands-on experience in their areas of expertise.
These fellowships are non-Deanery training posts, but they offer an exceptional opportunity for senior trainees--UK and international--to develop advanced surgical capabilities. As a core member of the team, you will take significant responsibility for patient care, contributing directly to complex surgical pathways and multidisciplinary decision-making.
Fellows will be actively involved in research and strongly encouraged to present and publish their work. The role provides exposure to high volumes of microsurgical breast reconstruction, alongside broader experience across sub-specialties when providing prospective cover.
If you are a motivated trainee seeking to deepen your expertise in microsurgery and breast reconstruction within a supportive, high-performing clinical environment, we welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
As the Fellow, you will:
support the breast reconstruction service at the St Andrew's Centre & satellite hospitals as required.
be involved in microsurgical breast reconstruction
participate in breast reconstruction MDT and Risk Reducing Mastectomy MDT
be required to undertake independently skin cancer surgery, breast symmetrisation procedures and general plastic surgery work
attend the out-patient departments and the operating theatres as required by the consultants.
be expected to participate in an on-call rota which covers the management of Plastic, Hand and Burn patients admitted as emergencies in the manner normal to Plastic Surgical Units worldwide.
be responsible for attending to the administrative matters associated with the above.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
We look forward to your application!
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
We look forward to your application!
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Pt. 1 of Higher qualification
- FRCS, FRCS (Plast) or equivalent
Professional Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in plastic surgery training in hospitals recognised by the Royal College for training
- Previous experience at SpR or equivalent level
Desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain a subspecialty interest
Communication
Essential
Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in, and knowledge of, medical audit and understands the principles of evidence based audit
Desirable
- Evidence of audit participation
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Pt. 1 of Higher qualification
- FRCS, FRCS (Plast) or equivalent
Professional Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in plastic surgery training in hospitals recognised by the Royal College for training
- Previous experience at SpR or equivalent level
Desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain a subspecialty interest
Communication
Essential
Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in, and knowledge of, medical audit and understands the principles of evidence based audit
Desirable
- Evidence of audit participation
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
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).
