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Location

East Grinstead, West Sussex | United Kingdom

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Job description

The post of Plastic Surgery Trauma and Reconstructive Fellow is designed for practitioners specialising in Plastic Surgery who have experience of trauma and an interest in complex reconstruction. These posts offer an exciting opportunity to develop and enhance the post holder’s skills for managing major Plastic Surgery trauma, with the main focus on lower limb trauma. The fellows time will be divided between the Major Trauma Centre (MTC) at University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) NHS Trust and Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH), East Grinstead.

The post holder will be encouraged to develop their clinical skills and progress in the post, taking on increasingly complex lists and caseload. You will take responsibility for your own training and development; the Trust will offer you opportunities to further your knowledge and skills and you will be assigned an Educational Supervisor. You will work in accordance with the GMC Good Medical Guide and Trust policies and engage in revalidation.

We have two posts available starting April 2024 for 12 months

Work alongside consultants in the operating theatre and undertake emergency surgery personally, with supervision when appropriate. Be trained in all aspects of complex trauma management, with the aim of achieving a high standard of care for limb injuries, including proficiency in free flap surgery. Attend weekly plastic surgery outpatient clinics and a fortnightly Orthoplastics Clinic held with the Orthopaedic Surgeons. Ensure that communication within the Plastic Surgery service is as effective as possible keeping both the Consultants and Senior Nursing staff informed of the clinical management of all patients with plastic surgery input. Provide teaching and supervision for plastic surgery juniors.

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.

At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

For full job description and details of minimum person specification requirements please follow link and see Job Description document

This advert closes on Monday 4 Mar 2024

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