Junior Clinical Fellow (FY2 level) in Paediatric Plastic Surgery

Job description

Job summary

This is a 12-month post within the Paediatric Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgical service at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a specialist tertiary referral centre treating paediatric patients with plastic surgical problemsfrom across the West Midlands and beyond. This post of a Fellow is equivalent to FY2 grade and although a non-training post is intended to allow the doctor to obtain and develop experience in Paediatric Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery over the year in the holisticmanagement of patients especially children.

Main duties of the job

The Fellow will work closely with specialist registrars under the supervision of the consultants. The Fellow will have responsibility for the patients on the ward. The fellow will support the on-call middle grade rota as well as the hospital at night rota. They will be expected to participate in the multi-disciplinary team meetings as well as clinics and theatresessions. The Fellow will have ample opportunity and will be expected to lead on and participate in audits as well as research projects, presentations (local, national and international), publications in peer-reviewed journals and service improvement projects.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Medical Degree from a recognised University
• A minimum of 2 years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
• Evidence of progress in Plastic Surgery Training or equivalent Programme to successful completion of the programme, or having passed exit examination in Plastic Surgery at the time of taking up the post, or equivalent
• Previous experience in Hand Surgery

Desirable

• Other Educational Qualification (ALS/APLS/ATLS

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK

Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Medical Degree from a recognised University
• A minimum of 2 years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
• Evidence of progress in Plastic Surgery Training or equivalent Programme to successful completion of the programme, or having passed exit examination in Plastic Surgery at the time of taking up the post, or equivalent
• Previous experience in Hand Surgery

Desirable

• Other Educational Qualification (ALS/APLS/ATLS

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No