# Clinical Fellow in Burns and Laser > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-burns-and-laser/d80a5c8c-e463-4f19-8c02-ff7ae6284b37 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-burns-and-laser/d80a5c8c-e463-4f19-8c02-ff7ae6284b37.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Birmingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Plastic Surgery - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67,325 - £76,528 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 7 months (other) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-29T09:13:14.266Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Birmingham/Birmingham_Womens_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Burns_Service/Paediatric_Burns_Service-v8102618 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8102618?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bwc.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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 ## 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. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. ## 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. ## Documents - [job description and person specification (pdf, 960.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10412235) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.