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This is a post with the Burns team June 2026 – January 2027. It provides an excellent opportunity to experience a broad and concentrated exposure to all aspects of total burns care in children. Also, an honorary contract will be arranged with the adult burns centre at Queen Elizabeth hospital Birmingham, in order to have experience in total burns care in adults. In addition, you will have exposure to laser therapy for burns scars. The post is suitable for plastic surgery trainees with interest in burns subspeciality
The department has an active research activity with regular participation in national and international meetings.
There is an expectation to participate in research, presentation and publication. Also, the candidates will participate in the joint burns audits and research meeting with QE
Burns is currently part of the wider paediatric plastic surgical team. The Department of Paediatric Plastic Surgery at Birmingham Children’s Hospital provides care for the population of southern and central Birmingham, and more specialist tertiary care for the West Midlands Region (population 5.8 million). Burns and Craniofacial Services are provided on a Supra Regional basis. Birmingham Children’s Hospital is a paediatric major trauma centre.
Main duties of the job
- Normal Working day consists of covering the burns centre.
- Attend outpatient clinics
- Assist in the evaluation of patients
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
- Ward rounds and preoperative assessment and preparation, surgery and postoperative care of patients
- Attend the Emergency Department to assess, plan and deliver treatment of patients referred
- Assist in the clinical teaching activities of the department
- Assist in organizing weekly patient review meetings
- Cover other colleagues in their absence
- conduct active audit and research
- The postholder will be expected to adhere strictly to principles of fairness and equality in carrying out the role. At all times the postholders will be required to show respect for and maintain the dignity of patients, the public and work colleagues
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- • Full registration with the General Medical Council GMC, with licence to practice.
- • The Emergency Management of Severe Burns (EMSB) certificate
Desirable
- • FRCS (Plast), EBOPRAS or equivalent is highly desirable
- • ATLS and PALS
Interests and motivation
Essential
- • Demonstrate evidence of interest in burns surgery and laser as a career path ; as publications, presentations or audits in burns topics
- • Commitment to continuous professional development
Personal Skills/ Qualities
Essential
- • Conscientious and hardworking
- • Positive contribution to MDTs.
- • Flexibility in working pattern
- • Able to work in a warm burns theatre and under pressure
- • Excellent effective Team Working with all levels of staff
- • Good and effective communication skills with all colleagues and staff.
- • Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients and their families; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly
- • Effective leadership skills
Research, Audit, Teaching and Training
Essential
- • Commitment to research and recruitment for the clinical trials in the Trust.
- • Commitment to department audits and evidence of previous audit experience
- • Commitment to training and teaching postgraduate and undergraduate clinical staff.
Special Knowledge /Abilities/ and/or experience
Essential
- • Experience at least 6 months at the registrar level in adults or paediatrics burns in the NHS.
- • Experience as a full time registrar level in Plastic Surgery in the NHS for at least 6 months
- • Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative.
- • Ability to know own limitations and when to seek advice.
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow in Burns and Laser with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Plastic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,528 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 7 months (other). The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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