Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Microvascular Surgery Clinical Fellow in Lower Limb Reconstruction
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Job Overview
Microvascular Surgery Clinical Fellow Post (SpR / ST6+ Level) in Lower Limb Reconstruction
We wish to appoint a 1x Clinical Microsurgical Fellow - Specialty Registrar Level in Plastic Surgery with a special interest in lower limb and microsurgery in general. 1x post will commence on February 2027 for a 6 month fixed term contract.
Main Duties of the Job
Expectations of the position - The successful candidate will be in year 7 / 8 of plastic surgery training (or equivalent), have passed FRCS (Plast) or equivalent and will have special interest in microsurgery reflected in the application form.
The successful candidate will be expected to be involved in teaching and to undertake clinical audit projects. The successful candidate will be expected to attend specialist clinics in ortho – plastic surgery.
This post is recognised for training by the Specialist Advisory Committee in Plastic Surgery and has Royal College Approval.
Working for Our Organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our four Ps:
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Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS, FRCS (Plast)
- ATLS
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice.
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Desirable criteria
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience including 2 years as SHO in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of complex reconstruction conditions
- Experience in audit project and written up
Desirable criteria
- Some training in Microsurgery
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Proven teaching ability.
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
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Desirable criteria
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Good written communication skills.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
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Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide, interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.
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