Job summary This is first of its kind, specialist Microsurgery Fellowship including Hypospadias surgery, in the UK. The successful candidate will take part in regular operating sessions involving Microsurgical reconstructions (Breast / Head and Neck / Lower Limb Trauma) as well as Hypospadias surgery, which requires comparable skill set. Working within the Plastic Surgery Department at Royal Preston Hospital, this post offers a unique skill set which differs from that of regular surgical skills. We are looking for someone with previous experience in this area to join the Team. This is a 12-month Fixed Term post. Main duties of the job The working week will include regular operating sessions, outpatients clinics, in patient management and participating in weekly Departmental teaching sessions. Morbidity and mortality / Audit meetings are held once a month. Clinical: Managing New and Follow up patients in weekly Care of in-patients - pre and post operative periods. Daily ward rounds in adult and children's Taking part in designated operating lists - working alongside the Consultant at a senior level and supporting Junior On-call cover (1 in 14 rota) for General Plastic surgery / Hand trauma Administrative: Clinical documentation / Managing patient related correspondence Involvement in Quality improvement You will be expected to play a full part in Departmental Morbidity & Mortality / Audit meetings and clinical governance About us We support the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal Colleges and are committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. You will receive the full support of the Trust and the Directorate to develop specialist areas of interest in line with Directorate business plans and the development of services generally within the Trust. Undergraduate medical student teaching has commenced in 2003. The Plastic Surgery Directorate has active links with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) with trainees undertaking laboratory research at the University. Considerable opportunities exist for research and development, which are integral to teaching hospital status. Clinical research is actively encouraged. Support to study leave and medical meetings can be arranged. It is expected that the post holder will generate some research / publications from this Fellowship. Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are. Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £70,425 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 438-MS3063 Job locations Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane Fulwood Preston PR2 9HT Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team Person Specification Health Essential Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice (GMC check to confirm) Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration and License to Practice MBBS or equivalent Post graduate Training in Plastic Surgery of at least 4 years Desirable MRCS or equivalent ST7/ 8 (Plastic Surgery) Post CCT / FRCS Plastic Surgery or equivalent Post Graduate Training Experience and Skills Essential Recognised Plastic Surgery training or equivalent. Experience of working independently whilst operating on local anaesthetic patients. Previous experience in Microvascular Surgery Desirable Previous experience in independent or supervised Microsurgical work Involvement in audit Interest / previous experience within Hypospadias Surgery/ Paediatric Plastic Surgery Personal Essential Proven effective communication skills (with examples). Works well within a multidisciplinary environment. Good organisation skills (with examples). Desirable Ability to teach / train others. Attending Training the Trainer course or equivalent Person Specification Health Essential Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice (GMC check to confirm) Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration and License to Practice MBBS or equivalent Post graduate Training in Plastic Surgery of at least 4 years Desirable MRCS or equivalent ST7/ 8 (Plastic Surgery) Post CCT / FRCS Plastic Surgery or equivalent Post Graduate Training Experience and Skills Essential Recognised Plastic Surgery training or equivalent. Experience of working independently whilst operating on local anaesthetic patients. Previous experience in Microvascular Surgery Desirable Previous experience in independent or supervised Microsurgical work Involvement in audit Interest / previous experience within Hypospadias Surgery/ Paediatric Plastic Surgery Personal Essential Proven effective communication skills (with examples). Works well within a multidisciplinary environment. Good organisation skills (with examples). Desirable Ability to teach / train others. Attending Training the Trainer course or equivalent 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 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane Fulwood Preston PR2 9HT Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)