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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Nottingham
  • 8d left

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  • You must be a Senior Plastic Surgery trainee or post CCT, flexible, able to assist in microsurgery, support junior trainees, and coordinate trauma cases.
  • You will assist in microsurgical reconstruction, support junior trainees, coordinate trauma cases, cover departmental duties, and have the option to attend cosmetic surgery sessions weekly.

Requirements

  • The post is aimed at a Senior Plastic Surgery trainee.
  • These do not carry SAC or college approval for training at present and would therefore suit a post CCT or equivalent individual.
  • (Previous fellows have been able to have part of the fellowship counted as Out of Program Training, after necessary SAC /deanery approval).
  • The post will be based at the Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, at the City Hospital and Queens Medical Centre.
  • The advertised post is for 12 months, starting February 2025.
  • The Microsurgical Clinical Fellow timetable is quite flexible to accommodate the fellow needs but also the departmental needs.
  • The post holder will be allocated to assist and will gain training in microsurgical reconstruction.
  • 2-3 days of the week.
  • One day will be given to other duties within the department including trauma or covering absence of colleagues if necessary.
  • As a senior trainee it will be expected that help will be given to junior trainees in oncological reconstructions as well as coordinating trauma and other cases.
  • One day each week (or 2 half days) could be made available for the individual to attend cosmetic surgery lists within the private sector if they wish.
  • This will be outside of the hours for this post.
  • There are 21 Consultants in the Department.
  • The successful candidate will join 6 Specialist Registrars, 3 trust grade posts at registrar level, 8 Core Trainees and 1 Foundation Year doctor.
  • With more than 18,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond.
  • We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes.
  • We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.
  • As a teaching hospital, we are instrumental in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
  • We are proud of our strong relationships with universities across the East Midlands, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.
  • For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mr Sarmad Tamimy Job title: Consultant Plastic Surgeon Email address: muhammad.tamimy@nhs.net
  • Ms Anna Raurell - Consultant Plastic Surgeon - anna.raurell@nhs.net

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will be allocated to assist and will gain training in microsurgical reconstruction
  • 2-3 days of the week.
  • One day will be given to other duties within the department including trauma or covering absence of colleagues if necessary.
  • As a senior trainee it will be expected that help will be given to junior trainees in oncological reconstructions as well as coordinating trauma and other cases.
  • One day each week (or 2 half days) could be made available for the individual to attend cosmetic surgery lists within the private sector if they wish.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Microsurgical Clinical Fellow position?

The position is for 12 months, starting in February 2025.

Is the position approved for formal training?

Currently, the position does not carry SAC or college approval for training but may count as Out of Program Training with necessary approvals.

What will be the primary focus of the fellowship?

The primary focus will be on gaining training in microsurgical reconstruction, with 2-3 days allocated for this purpose each week.

Will the fellow have opportunities to assist in other areas of the department?

Yes, one day a week will be allocated for other duties within the department, including trauma and covering for absent colleagues.

Can the fellow participate in cosmetic surgery?

Yes, one day each week (or two half days) may be available for attending cosmetic surgery lists in the private sector, outside of the hours for this post.

How many consultants are in the Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery?

There are 21 Consultants in the Department.

What is the working environment like at the institution?

The institution is the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the busiest NHS Trusts in the country, providing specialist services to over 2.5 million residents.

Who can be contacted for further information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, contact Mr. Sarmad Tamimy, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, at muhammad.tamimy@nhs.net or Ms. Anna Raurell, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, at anna.raurell@nhs.net.

Will the fellow be expected to help junior trainees?

Yes, as a senior trainee, the fellow is expected to assist junior trainees in oncological reconstructions and coordinate trauma and other cases.

Is there an opportunity for research involvement?

Yes, the institution is involved in a range of national and internationally renowned research programs and clinical services.

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