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Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications/Training
Full GMC registration
- Qualifications/Training
MRCS or FRCS
- Knowledge, skills and experience
Substantial full-time NHS hospital service in the SHO or a higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration
- Knowledge, skills and experience
Plastic Surgery, especially emergency
- Knowledge, skills and experience
Strong verbal and written skills
- Knowledge, skills and experience
Experience of audit and research
- Knowledge, skills and experience
Demonstration of keeping up to date with knowledge
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications/Training
Higher training with higher level qualification.
- Knowledge, skills and experience
Evidence of training in management skills
- Knowledge, skills and experience
Understanding of the NHS
- Knowledge, skills and experience
Previous experience at middle grade/reg level
Job overview
The Senior Clinical Fellow in Plastic Surgery will support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within a dynamic plastic and reconstructive surgery service. The post holder will be involved in the assessment and management of patients across elective and emergency pathways, including outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, and inpatient care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, they will contribute to a broad range of plastic surgery services such as trauma, skin cancer, and reconstructive procedures. The role also includes participation in clinical governance, audit, and the teaching and supervision of junior staff. This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop advanced clinical and surgical skills within a supportive teaching environment
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high-quality clinical care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings within the Plastic Surgery service, including the assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and management of patients with a wide range of conditions such as trauma, skin lesions, and reconstructive needs. They will participate in consultant-led ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and theatre sessions, as well as the on-call rota managing acute referrals. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure effective, patient-centred care and discharge planning. The role also involves supervising and teaching junior staff, maintaining accurate and compliant clinical records, and actively engaging in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and continuing professional development in line with Trust policies and national standards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow Plastic Surgery with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Plastic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £45,715 - £69,976 per annum plus LW allowance. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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