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Prif leoliad
Plastic Surgery
Gradd
ST6-8 equivalent
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Fixed term)
Oriau
Llawnamser - 40 awr yr wythnos (Fixed term)
Cyfeirnod y swydd
317-TD-25-010
Cyflogwr
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
Gwefan
Plastic Surgery General - RVI
Tref
Newcastle upon Tyne
Cyflog
£70,425 per annum
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05/02/2025 23:59

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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Microsurgery Fellow in Plastic Surgery

ST6-8 equivalent

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. 

Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

This is a prestigious twelve month post is to commence in August 2025 working in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Newcastle upon Tyne NHS foundation Trust. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of cases and procedures both within the department and in a multidisciplinary setting. Sarcoma, head and neck, breast reconstruction,  facial reanimation, lower limb trauma reconstruction and abdominal wall reconstruction are all regularly undertaken, that the range of opportunities is vast. Joint cases with ENT, Maxillofacial, Orthopaedic, General, Transplant, Neuro, Vascular and Cardiothoracic surgeons as well as regular sarcoma and head & neck MDTs further broaden the scope of this post. Previous fellows have participated in more than 80 free tissue transfers during their post, plus an interesting number of non-microsurgical complex reconstructions.

 

The successful applicant will receive educational and clinical supervision. They will be encouraged to participate in audit and research and are expected to be involved in the post-operative care of their patients. There is no formal involvement in the registrar on call roster. The annual North East Flap Course and North East Microsurgery Course will allow certified teaching. Wet lab sessions at the Northern Surgical Training Centre, with access to a Da Vinci Robot further add to the value of this post.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

This post is designed for a senior trainee post FRCS (Plast) or equivalent, however, it is also open to recent CCT holders or senior international trainees in Plastic Surgery. You will be the one fellow working with the existing micro surgeons based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital.  It is essential that you are able to work as a flexible member of a team with the present consultants and supporting staff members.  This post has educational approval for candidates who are pre CCT. Post CCT holders will be expected to complete a formal Trust-based appraisal during the year.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

•    Freeman Hospital
•    Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
•    Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
•    Newcastle Dental Hospital
•    Newcastle Fertility Centre
•    Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
•    Northern Genetics Service
•    Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. 

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Teaching and Research:

 

You will be required to undertake postgraduate teaching and the teaching of other health care professionals and to attend suitable postgraduate teaching sessions and courses.  This post does not carry a significant teaching load.

 

Ample opportunities exist for research within the Trust and there are close links with Newcastle University.  This is primarily an educational post with some service provision but it would be hoped you would be able to contribute to the research of the department through clinical trials and by developing links with the university.  There is strong visual science, stem cell and genetic research being undertaken in the university.

 

Administration:

 

You will undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the clinical services in co-operation with the Head of Department.  Secretarial support will be provided. You will be expected to take an active role in management, administration and audit and to undertake such continuing medical education as is recommended by the Royal College of Surgeons.

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Education and Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Success in the Intercollegiate Specialty Examination in Plastic Surgery or equivalent.
  • Primary Medical Qualification.
  • Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Postgraduate Degree

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience and interest in General Plastic Surgery.
  • Good history & examination skills.
  • Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
  • Able to order appropriate investigations.
  • Image interpretation relevant to practice.
  • Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • A special interest in and experience of microsurgery.

Teaching

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of supervising junior staff.
  • Ability to teach clinical skills.

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of audit projects.

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