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    Extremity Reconstruction Fellow in Plastic Surgery - London, United Kingdom - Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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    Job summary

    Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Fellowship SpR Equivalent in Extremity Reconstruction to join the Trust Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for a fixed term period from 02/04/25 to 01/10/25.. Future posts may also be appointed so suitable applicants are encouraged to apply.

    The Department manages approximately 150 open lower limb fractures and 30 complex upper limb injuries each year, either presenting acutely or as tertiary referrals and provides a hand trauma service for injuries presenting to the Trust. Additionally there is integration with the entire Major Trauma service and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with other teams involved in the management of the critically injured patient.

    The post is suitable for an individual wishing to pursue a long term interest in upper or lower limb trauma and reconstruction. The work is relevant to anyone looking to work as a plastic surgery Consultant within a major trauma centre. Traditionally the post has been held by individuals towards the end of their training but might also be suitable for the right candidate earlier in their training with a sub specialist interest.

    The Fellow will work closely with the Extremity Reconstruction and Trauma Consultants in the care of both routine and emergency clinical problems.

    Main duties of the job

    The post is suitable for an individual wishing to pursue a long term interest in upper or lower limb trauma and reconstruction. The work is relevant to anyone looking to work as a plastic surgery Consultant within a major trauma centre. Traditionally the post has been held by individuals towards the end of their training but might also be suitable for the right candidate earlier in their training with a sub specialist interest.

    The successful applicant will be expected to have the experience for clinical activity as laid out in the job description. The post holder will ideally have passed the FRCS(Plast) or equivalent exam at the time of commencing in post. The post does not have Post Graduate Dean approval but has been recognised by the SAC so that the successful applicant can prospectively apply for the time to be recognised for training.

    The Fellow will work closely with the Extremity Reconstruction and Trauma Consultants in the care of both routine and emergency clinical problems. The post is based primarily at the St Mary's site and to a lesser extent at Charing Cross Hospital. The post holder will join the SpR on call rota covering all Trust sites.

    About us

    At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

    The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.

    As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

    We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    The Plastic Surgery Service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust offers a full range of Plastic Surgery procedures to local residents and a nationwide service to those requiring the units specialist expertise. The Department supports the Major Trauma Unit at St Marys.

    Inpatient services comprise general Plastic Surgery and the specialist service of breast reconstruction, extremity reconstruction, head and neck reconstruction and elective hand surgery. Inpatients are accommodated in one Plastic Surgery ward and surgery is carried out in dedicated operating theatres on each site. There is, in addition, an excellent Day Surgery Unit at Charing Cross Hospital where both local and general anaesthetic day surgery lists are undertaken. There is a close relationship with many other departments across all the hospitals in the Trust and involvement in the multi-disciplinary head and neck oncology clinic, skin cancer clinic, lower limb clinic and breast reconstruction clinic.

    The Department has offices on 12 floor East wing of the Charing Cross Hospital and in the Mint Cottage of St Marys Hospital. The Department consists of 15 Consultant Plastic Surgeons, 2 Associate Specialists, 4 Specialist Registrars, 2 Microsurgery Fellows, 2 Extremity Reconstruction Fellow, 4 Trust Registrars, 1 Junior Hand Trauma Fellow and 15 SHOs.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • On GMC registered
  • Appropriate Royal College Membership
  • Desirable

  • MD or equivalent
  • FRCS(Plast) or equivalent
  • Relevant experience

    Essential

  • Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
  • Hand trauma experience
  • Desirable

  • Year 7/8 on Specialist training or CCT.
  • Previous experience of working in a level 1 Trauma Centre
  • Clinical skills

    Essential

  • Appropriate to job description
  • Desirable

  • Previous microsurgical experience in raising flaps and anastomoses for extremity reconstruction.
  • Audit

    Essential

  • Understanding of principles of clinical audit
  • Desirable

  • Completed audits in previous year
  • Academic achievements includin

    Essential

  • Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
  • Desirable

  • Evidence of regular published clinical research and presentations at national level
  • Teaching/Training

    Desirable

  • Evidence of experience and skills in junior doctor training
  • Language

    Essential

  • Ability to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements


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