Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to spend 6 months working as a Microsurgical Fellow in Plastic Surgery at QVH whilst developing your knowledge and skills.The post is suitable to any qualified candidate seeking experience to consolidate their skills prior to a consultant appointment.We have a proud heritage and are known throughout the world for pioneering new and innovative techniques and treatments. We are consistently rated by patients as one of the top hospitals in the country for quality of care, and have been rated 'excellent' by Monitor for financial management for the past five years. Main duties of the job The Senior Microsurgery Fellow post is a non-training post for practitioners specialising in Plastic Surgery and who have experience of microsurgery surgery. The post is a service post and in addition to the microsurgical commitment, there will be a degree of general plastic surgery exposure.Duties include new patient and follow-up clinics and theatre sessions, and involvement in teaching and mentoring others.The Fellow's educational supervisor will be available to discuss cases, debrief incidents and provide on-going support to the post-holder. Regular meetings between the post-holder and their educational supervisor are essential and the responsibility for ensuring those take place rests with the post-holder. About us Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £70,425 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 276-6753123 Job locations The Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Holyte Road East Grinstead RH19 4EL Job description Job responsibilities For full details about the hospital, role and essential requirements please see the attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities For full details about the hospital, role and essential requirements please see the attached Job Description Person Specification eligibility Essential Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of appointment and with a current licence to practice Evidence of achievement of ST5/6 competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice and supported by worked-based assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback, or equivalent Eligibility to work in the UK Clinical expertise Essential Up-to-date ALS/ATLS certificate or equivalent Out of hours experience relevant to the post Experience in a surgical specialty at time of appointment Able to critically assess own clinical practice/skills and accept constructive criticism and act on it accordingly Person Specification eligibility Essential Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of appointment and with a current licence to practice Evidence of achievement of ST5/6 competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice and supported by worked-based assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback, or equivalent Eligibility to work in the UK Clinical expertise Essential Up-to-date ALS/ATLS certificate or equivalent Out of hours experience relevant to the post Experience in a surgical specialty at time of appointment Able to critically assess own clinical practice/skills and accept constructive criticism and act on it accordingly 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 Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address The Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Holyte Road East Grinstead RH19 4EL Employer's website https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)