Plastic surgery CT1-2

Job overview

The successful applicant will be exposed to elective and emergency plastic surgery patients. They will gain experience in how to approach clinical situations in plastic surgery starting from the initial 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 basic plastic surgical procedures. There will be exposure to the team approach within the specialty as well 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.

Detailed job description and main 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.