Senior Clinical Fellow Plastic Surgery

Job summary
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.

About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities
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.

Qualifications/Training
Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCS or FRCS

Desirable

• Higher training with higher level qualification.

Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential

• Substantial full-time NHS hospital service in the SHO or a higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration
• Plastic Surgery, especially emergency
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Experience of audit and research
• Demonstration of keeping up to date with knowledge

Desirable

• Evidence of training in management skills
• Understanding of the NHS
• Previous experience at middle grade/reg level

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).