Trust Doctor; eqv to ST+ in Reconstructive Microsurgery

Job Summary

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.

Job details

This is 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. The post is based at the Royal London Hospital and serves as one of the busiest major trauma centres in the country.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a team involved in a broad spectrum of Plastic Surgery with a large emergency workload of upper and lower limb trauma. The post has a postgraduate approved training history and offers opportunities to gain experience in microvascular surgery (free-t tissue transfer) with subspecialist 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 SHOs. The candidate is expected to have experience in managing common plastic surgical emergencies, particularly upper and lower limb trauma.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The group is focused on becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation, emphasising patient safety and harm-free care. The WeCare values guide how we work together and promote an inclusive working environment where every staff member belongs.

Date posted 14 January 2026
Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade Doctor - other
Salary £50,175 to £67,610 a year
Contract Fixed term
Duration 6 months
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 259-MED
7734170

RLH
Job locations Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd., London, E1 1FR

Job 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.

Essential

• ATLS
• MRCS
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)

Special Knowledge/Abilities and/or Experience

• 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

• At least 1 year previous experience in Plastic Surgery at Registrar level

Personal Qualities

• 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

• Evidence of relevant research or audit
• Evidence of motivation for a career in plastic and reconstructive surgery

Additional Requirements

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

Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd., London, E1 1FR

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