Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Fellow in Plastics based at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust to join our busy department.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic clinician to join our Plastic Surgery team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. This role offers a diverse and rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality care across a range of clinical settings, including outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
Main duties of the job
The role involves the assessment, care, and treatment of patients referred to the specialty, participation in outpatient clinics and theatre sessions, and attendance at weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. You will work closely with clinical teams to develop integrated surgical and emergency care pathways, participate in audit and quality assurance activities, and contribute to teaching and training of medical and support staff, including trainees and students.
The post includes participation in the emergency plastic surgery on-call rota (non-resident), with the expectation to remain within 30 minutes of the hospital. You will maintain professional development through continuous education, appraisals, and research or audit projects, while supporting the wider objectives of the Trust and ensuring high standards of patient care.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients referred to the Plastic Surgery service, managing both elective and emergency cases. The role includes participation in outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, and weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
The successful candidate will contribute to audit, governance, and service improvement activities, while supporting teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. Participation in the non-resident on-call rota for emergency plastic surgery is required, with availability within 30 minutes of the hospital.
The post holder will maintain professional development through continuous medical education and appraisal, work flexibly to meet service needs, and contribute to the wider objectives of the Trust.
For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients referred to the Plastic Surgery service, managing both elective and emergency cases. The role includes participation in outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, and weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
The successful candidate will contribute to audit, governance, and service improvement activities, while supporting teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. Participation in the non-resident on-call rota for emergency plastic surgery is required, with availability within 30 minutes of the hospital.
The post holder will maintain professional development through continuous medical education and appraisal, work flexibly to meet service needs, and contribute to the wider objectives of the Trust.
For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Previous experience
Essential
- Medical on call commitments
Desirable
- Plastic specific commitments
Knowledge and Experiance
Essential
- MBBCH or equivalent
- Full GMC at the time of application.
- Minimum one year NHS experience
- At least two years' experience post completion of 2-year Foundation training programme.
Desirable
- Additional relevant Higher Degree (Masters or Doctorate)
- Plastics experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- An advanced and developing clinical capability in Plastic Surgey
- An appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Ability to work without supervision where appropriate
Person Specification
Previous experience
Essential
- Medical on call commitments
Desirable
- Plastic specific commitments
Knowledge and Experiance
Essential
- MBBCH or equivalent
- Full GMC at the time of application.
- Minimum one year NHS experience
- At least two years' experience post completion of 2-year Foundation training programme.
Desirable
- Additional relevant Higher Degree (Masters or Doctorate)
- Plastics experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- An advanced and developing clinical capability in Plastic Surgey
- An appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Ability to work without supervision where appropriate
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).
