About this role
Job summary
The successful applicant will be exposed to elective and emergency plastic surgery patients. They will gain experience in how to approach clinical situations in plastic surgery starting from the initial consultation, making the diagnosis, to clerking and preparing the patients for theatre, post operative management, and short, medium and long term follow-up in outpatient clinics.Experience will be gained in handling of tissue and managing wounds as well as performing basic plastic surgical procedures. There will be exposure to the team approach within the specialty as well as on multi-disciplinary teams. This will include attending specialist clinics, assisting in theatre, and liaising with other specialties.
Main duties of the job
North Bristol NHS Trust is a progressive and ambitious teaching and research organisation, and a specialist regional centre for major trauma, neurosciences, plastics and burns, orthopaedics and renal services. With a turnover of £550m and 8,000 staff, our clinical teams have built a strong reputation for exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
The Clinical Fellow rotates to particular Consultant or Consultants within the Department on three month rotations. Most of the commitments are at Southmead, but the post holder will be expected to assist his/her Consultant at certain Outpatient Clinics.The job will cover the ward and theatre duties. The successful candidate will also take part in the on call rota as part of the team.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities and we are part of the Bristol NHS Group.
Recognised as the Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2025, our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Clinical Fellow rotates to particular Consultant or Consultants within the Department on three month rotations. Most of the commitments are at Southmead, but the postholder will be expected to assist his/her Consultant at certain Outpatient Clinics.The job will cover the ward and theatre duties. The successful candidate will also take part in the on call rota as part of the team.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications Essential
MB BS Maintain Full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice.
Desirable
Higher Academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS) ATLS MRCS
Work Experience Essential
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent) Completion of Foundation years 1 & 2 training (or equivalent)
Desirable
Some training in A&E, Orthopaedics or Plastic Surgery Completion of one year in an approved training post in a surgical specialty or in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential Experience in audit project and written up.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential
Proven teaching ability Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues. Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
Desirable
Completion of a general management course or programme.
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances Essential
Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team. Ability to work independently as well as part of the Surgical Directorate. Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
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 North Bristol NHS Trust
Address Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)