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Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Plastic Surgery


Location
Salary
£76,582 per annum pro rata
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Senior
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Contract Type
12 months (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Posted Date
15 Jun 2026
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Job overview

The Paediatric Plastic Surgery department covers the wide spectrum of sub-specialities within paediatric plastic surgery ranging from facial palsy, Microtia/Atresia, congenital upper/limb, chest wall and vascular anomalies while also being a busy paediatric trauma centre for the South East. The department is currently involved in many exciting initiatives and we are looking for an individual with appropriate clinical and people skills to complement our enthusiastic, outgoing and welcoming team and help keep the service in the forefront of clinical and academic excellence.

Main duties of the job

Please see the Job Description for a full breakdown of the main duties of the job - please do contact the service if you require more information.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description for a full breakdown of the main duties of the job - please do contact the service if you require more information.

Person specification

Other

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council

Desirable

  • Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
  • Experience in clinical guideline development
  • Appraisal training

Research

Essential

  • Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

  • Evidence of original research/academic activity and participation in audit

Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of teaching

Desirable

  • Teaching certificate or equivalent

Management

Desirable

  • Understanding of the role of management in regional service provision

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Comprehensive clinical experience in surgical specialty

Desirable

  • Previous exposure to plastic surgery

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to perform clinical procedures commensurate with post

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
  • MRCS or equivalent
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification

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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Plastic Surgery with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Plastic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £76,582 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (12 Months Fixed Term Contract). The application deadline is 01 Jul 2026.

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