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. The Welsh Centre for Burns & Plastic Surgery at Morriston Hospital are looking for applications from for a LAS ST Higher (ST3) doctor to cover a vacant post wef 05/02/2025 - 05/08/2025 in the first instance. The post is not recognised for training but the experience will be comparable to that of a ST Higher and participation in educational programmes, audit and research will be encouraged and supported. The Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery in Morriston is regarded as one of the premier training centres for plastic surgery training in the UK with close links to the academic plastic surgery research unit Recon Regen and Swansea University Medical School. The post would be ideal for an ambitious trainee looking to gain further experience in plastic surgery in preparation for a future career in plastic surgery or related specialty. This is a full time LAS ST Higher post participating on the Full shift rota. The plastic surgery service provides outreach services to nearly all the acute hospitals in S Wales, serving a population of 2.3M people. We are the only providers of plastic surgery located in Wales; the population of North Wales receiving their services from units in North West England. Main duties of the job The facilities available in the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery are some of the best in the UK, with 3 large operating theatres, dedicated plastic surgery trauma theatre, plastic surgery specialised observation ward (PSMU), an adult elective plastic surgery ward, an adult admissions unit with 18 beds, children's beds and a paediatric HDU for tertiary surgical services. There is a plastic surgical outpatient and dressings suite and dedicated occupational, physio and speech & language therapy departments. The burns centre is exceptional, with 2 dedicated operating theatres; a 10 bed burns ITU/HDU, a 10 bed adult low dependency/ rehabilitation ward for adults, a 10 bed children's ward and also rehabilitation and outreach services. There is a dedicated Plastics Surgery Treatment Centre located adjacent to the elective ward which provides planned day case treatment via 2 operating rooms. The Clinical Plastic Surgery Unit has recently collaborated with Swansea University to form The Reconstructive Surgery & Regenerative Medicine Research Unit (ReconRegen). Located across two main sites, The Institute of Life Science at Swansea University & The European Centre for Nanohealth (Wales premier purpose-built £50million medical research facility) and a research suite at The Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery (ABM University health Board). 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 South West 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, cozy 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 liberty stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City football club. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary Depending on experience £1,681.80 per week paid monthly inc on call banding supp Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-12998918-0924-A Job locations Morriston Hospital Swansea SA6 6NL Job description Job responsibilities For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh. Job description Job responsibilities For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice Desirable ALS or ATLS or CCrISP MRCS Previous Experience Essential Previous service in surgery at SHO level Previous service in Burns & Plastic Surgery Desirable work at LAS ST3 level and above Clinical Skills Essential Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date Desirable A minimum of 6 months experience in Plastic Surgery by time of application - Academic Skills Essential Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice Understanding of basic research principles, methodology and ethics, with a potential to contribute to research Evidence of participation in audit Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others Desirable Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research Personal Skilla Essential Communication written Evidence of Problem solving Evidence of managemet of others Evidence of working in an MDT Leadership Organisation and planning Evidence of Values Commitment to Specialty - Learning & Personal Development Essential shows realistic insight into Plastic Surgery and the personal demands of a commitment to surgery Demonstrates knowledge & commitment to own development Shows critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition, commitment to selfdirected learning and a reflective/analytical approach to practice Desirable Achievements relevant to plastic surgery, including elective or other experience Attendance at, or participation in, national and international, departmental, regional and online meetings relevant to plastic surgery Attendance at relevant surgical courses Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice Desirable ALS or ATLS or CCrISP MRCS Previous Experience Essential Previous service in surgery at SHO level Previous service in Burns & Plastic Surgery Desirable work at LAS ST3 level and above Clinical Skills Essential Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date Desirable A minimum of 6 months experience in Plastic Surgery by time of application - Academic Skills Essential Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice Understanding of basic research principles, methodology and ethics, with a potential to contribute to research Evidence of participation in audit Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others Desirable Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research Personal Skilla Essential Communication written Evidence of Problem solving Evidence of managemet of others Evidence of working in an MDT Leadership Organisation and planning Evidence of Values Commitment to Specialty - Learning & Personal Development Essential shows realistic insight into Plastic Surgery and the personal demands of a commitment to surgery Demonstrates knowledge & commitment to own development Shows critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition, commitment to selfdirected learning and a reflective/analytical approach to practice Desirable Achievements relevant to plastic surgery, including elective or other experience Attendance at, or participation in, national and international, departmental, regional and online meetings relevant to plastic surgery Attendance at relevant surgical courses 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)