ST4Plastic SurgeryTraining post

Clinical Fellow (Registrar) in Plastic Surgery (ST4+)

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Good

London

Salary

£45,715 – £69,976

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a leading paediatric centre in the UK and globally. You are invited to join our fantastic plastic surgical team. There are several posts within the Plastic Surgery Team that would be ideal for anyone who wishes to consolidate their training in a specialist paediatric environment. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialities at tertiary care level. In association with the Institute of Child Health there are opportunities for research, training and development in all aspects of health & disease in children. X2 posts commencing 1st October 2026 and x1 post commencing for February 2027 all for 6 months. All of these placements are open to specialist registrars in Year 3 or above (or equivalent) and will provide experience in paediatric plastic surgery including correction of craniofacial deformity, cleft lip and palate, and congenital hand deformity. There may be opportunities for successful applicants to extend their contract either with general plastics or in other plastics sub-specialties including Congenital Hand & Limb, Cleft or Craniofacial

Clinical Fellow (Registrar) in Plastic Surgery (ST4+)

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

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The Plastic Surgery Department deals principally with elective cases. There are very few emergency cases, i.e. burns and trauma. The range of surgery includes the following: Major craniofacial operations from infancy to adolescence Clefts of lip and palate Congenital hand and upper limb conditions Vascular Anomalies Congenital ear deformity Facial Surgery to correct congenital defects e.g. Treacher-Collins Syndrome, etc. Facial reanimation surgery General Paediatric Plastic Surgery Neurofibromatosis (NF1)

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care. Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team. We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Person specification

Essential

Alignement with the GOSH Trust Values
Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 with a minimum score of 7 in each domain or Occupational English Test (medical version) with a minimum score of B in each domain.
Basic medical qualifications | Higher degree in Medicine
Higher surgical qualifications | FRCS / MRCS (or equivalent)
IELTS (if you required sponsorship via the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh)
Registrar of equivalent level training in Plastic Surgery
Experience of teaching / presenting
Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Plastic Surgery - knowledge of basic texts
Aware of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
Understanding of patient confidentiality & data protection
Competence in all aspects of plastic surgical management
Basic Training in general surgery at SHO level
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team and also on own initiative, without Consultant supervision in some instances
Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
Medical management and ability to supervise junior medical staff
Ability to work under pressure
Presentation skills
Computer Literacy / IT skills
Ability to prioritise clinical needs
Ability to manage time and workload