Job summary Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB. An exciting opportunity has arisen to undertake a Senior Clinical Fellowship at the Welsh Centre of Burns and Plastic Surgery, based at Swansea Bay University Health Board with subspecialty interest tailored towards planned interest as a consultant. We are delighted to be able to support fellowships in the following subspecialties: Paediatric Surgery (including hypospadias, vascular anomalies and children's hand surgery), Peripheral Nerve and Brachial Plexus Surgery, Laser, Breast Reconstruction, Sarcoma, Skin Oncology, Perineal/Pelvic Reconstruction or Burns. We are looking to recruit a keen and enthusiastic new colleague to join a friendly, forward thinking team. This is a post FRCS (plast) peri CCT position for those at the end of training or immediately post CCT who are looking to further perfect their clinical skills ready for consultant life. The post holder will be employed for a 6 month period with a start date of either February or August. Depending upon number of applications we may look to prospectively fill the post for a 12 - 18 month period. Main duties of the job Detailed weekly commitments will be agreed at the beginning of the post and may be negotiated locally depending on training needs. This will include a number of MDTs, outpatient clinics and theatre sessions. Fellows will function as an integral part of the team (as dictated by skill and experience) liaising with other members of the MDT, clinicians and patients. We would expect fellows to be involved in the majority of patient management discussions at MDT, supported by senior clinicians. You will actively participate in the training and supervision of junior doctors and medical students through formal and informal teaching and training opportunities. You will be expected to participate in the management, development and modernisaton of the service and to support colleagues in meeting training obligations. The HB is committed to multi-professional and multi-disciplinary team working and you will be expected to work closely with colleagues both within and outside the HB to achieve this aim. About us Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot. The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales. Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £43,821 to £68,330 a year Per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-20491947-1124 Job locations Morriston Hospital Swansea SA6 6NL Job description Job responsibilities Although this postis not recognised for training, participation in educational programmes, audit and research will be encouraged and supported. There is an active Multi Professional Education Centre and Medical Staff are encouraged to use its facilities. There are also comprehensive Medical Libraries at all sites managed by Chartered Librarians. For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Although this postis not recognised for training, participation in educational programmes, audit and research will be encouraged and supported. There is an active Multi Professional Education Centre and Medical Staff are encouraged to use its facilities. There are also comprehensive Medical Libraries at all sites managed by Chartered Librarians. For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. Person Specification SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND APTITUDE Essential oGood communication skills, interpersonal and organisational skills. oEvidence of participation in multidisciplinary team. oAbility to prioritise workload and use initiative oAbility to know own limitations and when to seek advice. oMeet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice. Desirable oKnowledge of IT. oBasic Surgical Skils course QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING Essential oMRCS or equivalent oFull GMC Registration. oIntention of career path in Plastic Surgery Desirable oHigher professional qualification (or part) EXPERIENCE Essential oSignificant experience in full time hospital practice at trainee/SpR level. oInvolvement in audit and research projects. oComputer/IT/Research skills Desirable oRelevant experience in Plastic Surgery at SpR level. oTeaching skills Experience of research Publications in relevant journals SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential oCommitment to continuing educational and personal development oEvidence of continuing education and personal development. Person Specification SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND APTITUDE Essential oGood communication skills, interpersonal and organisational skills. oEvidence of participation in multidisciplinary team. oAbility to prioritise workload and use initiative oAbility to know own limitations and when to seek advice. oMeet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice. Desirable oKnowledge of IT. oBasic Surgical Skils course QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING Essential oMRCS or equivalent oFull GMC Registration. oIntention of career path in Plastic Surgery Desirable oHigher professional qualification (or part) EXPERIENCE Essential oSignificant experience in full time hospital practice at trainee/SpR level. oInvolvement in audit and research projects. oComputer/IT/Research skills Desirable oRelevant experience in Plastic Surgery at SpR level. oTeaching skills Experience of research Publications in relevant journals SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential oCommitment to continuing educational and personal development oEvidence of continuing education and personal development. 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 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Morriston Hospital Swansea SA6 6NL Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)