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Job summary

Main area
Microsurgery
Grade
MN37
Contract
6 months (Fixed term from Apr to Oct 2026)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
259-MED7734170RLH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal London Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£50,175 - £67,610 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/01/2026 23:59

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Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Reconstructive Microsurgery

MN37

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Reconstructive Microsurgery

Barts Health NHS Trust are seeking to appoint a clinical fellow post in Plastic Surgery, based at the Royal London Hospital; starting in March/April 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in one of the busiest major trauma centres in the country and the largest trust in England. The post will be for a 6-month fellowship within the Plastic Surgery Department for a Post-CCT Senior Clinical Fellow with a special interest in Trauma, Hand and Upper Limb Surgery.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will join a team involved in a broad spectrum of Plastic Surgery. A large emergency workload of upper and lower limb trauma comes from the helicopter serving this Level I Trauma Centre. The post has a record of being a postgraduate approved training post and educationally sound. It provides excellent opportunities for gaining experience in microvascular surgery specifically free-tissue transfer with a sub-specialist interest in upper and lower limb reconstruction following trauma and oncological resections for breast and head & neck malignancies.
 
You will join a team of 17 consultants, 15 SPR level doctors and 8 SHO’s. The successful candidate is expected to have experience of managing common plastic surgical emergencies, particularly upper and lower limb trauma. 

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. 

Please view the attachment below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person specification

Qualifications/Skills

Essential criteria
  • ATLS
  • MRCS
  • Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable criteria
  • Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).

Special Knowledge/ Abilities and or Experience

Essential criteria
  • At least 2 years’ experience in Plastic Surgery with adequate knowledge of hand /lower limb trauma
  • Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • At least 1 year previous experience in Plastic Surgery at Registrar level

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to deal with busy multidisciplinary workloads in a major teaching hospital
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
  • Ability to form effective working relationships within the MDT team and build broad networks across the Trust
  • Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff

Interests and Motivation for the Post

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of relevant research or audit
  • Evidence of motivation for a career in plastic and reconstructive surgery
Desirable criteria
  • Proven track record in relevant research
  • Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This Vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rosie Buller
Job title
General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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