Microvascular Surgery Clinical Fellow in Lower Limb Reconstruction: Sponsorship Available

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Microvascular Surgery Clinical Fellow post (SpR / ST6+ Level) in Lower Limb Reconstruction

We wish to appoint a 1x Clinical Microsurgical Fellow – Specialty Registrar Level in Plastic Surgery with a special interest in lower limb and microsurgery in general. 1x post will commence on February 2027 for a 6 month fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

Expectations of the position – The successful candidate will be in year 7 / 8 of plastic surgery training (or equivalent), have passed FRCS (Plast) or equivalent and will have special interest in microsurgery reflected in the application form.

The successful candidate will be expected to be involved in teaching and to undertake clinical audit projects. The successful candidate will be expected to attend specialist clinics in ortho – plastic surgery.

This post is recognised for training by the Specialist Advisory Committee in Plastic Surgery and has Royal College Approval.

Candidates must have GMC registration that allows them to work in posts that are not recognised for training. It is essential that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS, FRCS (Plast)
  • ATLS
  • Maintain Full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice.
  • Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.

Desirable

  • Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
  • Completion of a general management course or programme.

Work Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
  • Minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience including 2 years as SHO in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
  • Training in diagnosis and treatment of complex reconstruction conditions
  • Experience in audit project and written up

Desirable

  • Some training in Microsurgery

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Proven teaching ability.
  • Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
  • Knowledge of political context within which we operate.

Desirable

  • Proven track record in research.
  • Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
  • Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential

  • Good written 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).

Closing Date: 1 October 2026

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