Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatric Plastics and Cleft Services

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Evelina London Cleft and Plastic Surgery services would like to invite applications for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow. The post is based within Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust (which includes St Thomas' hospital, Guy's Hospital and Evelina London Children's Hospital), and will be offered on a six-month contract in the first instance, with potential to extend.

The successful candidate must be able to participate in a full range of activities including clinics (both in outreach centres and at the St Thomas' hub) and surgery. They will play a significant role in the management of patient pathways, including assisting with surgeries and clinics. There will be training opportunities in all aspects of patients' care. This is an excellent opportunity to join a first-class team in an active and progressive central London teaching hospital environment.

General enquiries, about the job or for an informal discussion about this post should be directed to our team of Consultant Surgeons - via email: Cleft/Plastics - norma.timoney@gstt.nhs.uk, Plastics - simon.filson@gstt.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

Please see the Job Description for a full breakdown of the main duties of the job - please do contact the service if you require more information.

About us

The Evelina London Cleft Service (previously known as the South Thames Cleft Service) provides highly specialised care to all patients with a cleft lip and/or palate in the South Thames region - South London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. The service is currently delivered through outpatient and inpatient sites at Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals (and Evelina London Children's Hospital on the St Thomas' site) and out-reach clinics throughout the region. The service follows the entire patient care pathway, from before the birth of the child through to twenty years old and to adults returning for further care.

The Paediatric Plastic Surgery department covers the wide spectrum of sub-specialities within paediatric plastic surgery ranging from facial palsy, Microtia/Atresia, congenital upper/limb, chest wall and vascular anomalies while also being a busy paediatric trauma centre for the South East. The department is currently involved in many exciting initiatives and we are looking for an individual with appropriate clinical and people skills to complement our enthusiastic, outgoing and welcoming team and help keep the service in the forefront of clinical and academic excellence.

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£43,923 to £63,152 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4315

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full information about the job and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full information about the job and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
MRCS or equivalent Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification

Experience

Essential

Comprehensive clinical experience in surgical specialty

Desirable

Previous exposure to Paediatric Plastic Surgery and Cleft treatment

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to perform clinical procedures commensurate with post

Research and Audit

Essential

Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

Evidence of original research/academic activity and participation in audit

Teaching

Essential

Experience of teaching

Desirable

Teaching certificate or equivalent

Management

Desirable

Understanding of the role of management in regional service provision

Other

Essential

Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council

Desirable

Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Experience in clinical guideline development
Appraisal training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
MRCS or equivalent Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification

Experience

Essential

Comprehensive clinical experience in surgical specialty

Desirable

Previous exposure to Paediatric Plastic Surgery and Cleft treatment

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to perform clinical procedures commensurate with post

Research and Audit

Essential

Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

Evidence of original research/academic activity and participation in audit

Teaching

Essential

Experience of teaching

Desirable

Teaching certificate or equivalent

Management

Desirable

Understanding of the role of management in regional service provision

Other

Essential

Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council

Desirable

Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Experience in clinical guideline development
Appraisal 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.