Job summary
The successful applicant will be exposed to elective and emergency plastic surgery patients.He/she will gain experience in how to approach clinical situations in plastic surgery starting from theinitial consultation, making the diagnosis, to clerking and preparing the patients for theatre, post operative management, and short, medium and long term follow-up in outpatient clinics.Experience will be gained in handling of tissue and managing wounds as well as performing basicplastic surgical procedures. There will be exposure to the team approach within the specialty aswell as on multi-disciplinary teams. This will include attending specialist clinics, assisting in theatre,and liaising with other specialties.
Main duties of the job
North Bristol NHS Trust is a progressive and ambitious teaching and research organisation, and a specialist regional centre for major trauma, neurosciences, plastics and burns, orthopaedics and renal services. With a turnover of £550m and 8,000 staff, our clinical teams have built a strong reputation for exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
The Clinical Fellow rotates to particular Consultant or Consultants within the Department on three month rotations. Most of the commitments are at Southmead, but the post holder will be expected to assist his/her Consultant at certain Outpatient Clinics.The job will cover the ward and theatre duties. The successful candidate will also take part in the on call rota as part of the team.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is a progressive and ambitious teaching and research organisation, and a specialist regional centre for major trauma, neurosciences, plastics and burns, orthopaedics and renal services. With a turnover of £550m and 8,000 staff, our clinical teams have built a strong reputation for exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Fellow rotates to particular Consultant or Consultants within the Department on three month rotations. Most of the commitments are at Southmead, but the postholder will be expected to assist his/her Consultant at certain Outpatient Clinics.The job will cover the ward and theatre duties. The successful candidate will also take part in the on call rota as part of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Fellow rotates to particular Consultant or Consultants within the Department on three month rotations. Most of the commitments are at Southmead, but the postholder will be expected to assist his/her Consultant at certain Outpatient Clinics.The job will cover the ward and theatre duties. The successful candidate will also take part in the on call rota as part of the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice.
Desirable
- Higher Academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
- ATLS
- MRCS
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
- ompletion of Foundation years 1 & 2 training (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Some training in A&E, Orthopaedics or Plastic Surgery
- Completion of one year in an approved training post in a surgical specialty or in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
Further training, Management, Audit
Essential
- vidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
Research, Teaching, Publication
Essential
Desirable
- Proven track record in research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Presentations
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice.
Desirable
- Higher Academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
- ATLS
- MRCS
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
- ompletion of Foundation years 1 & 2 training (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Some training in A&E, Orthopaedics or Plastic Surgery
- Completion of one year in an approved training post in a surgical specialty or in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
Further training, Management, Audit
Essential
- vidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
Research, Teaching, Publication
Essential
Desirable
- Proven track record in research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Presentations
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
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).
