Job summary
The unit is a well recognised centre for advanced training in Breast and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Hand and Complex Limb Trauma reconstruction, Burns acute management and late reconstruction, and Cleft surgery. St Andrews Centre is also a regional tertiary centre for Head and Neck cancer services for the Essex region.
Senior Fellows appointed to these Clinical Fellowships will be attached to various Consultant Plastic Surgeons for six-month periods to gain further training in the particular expertise of those consultants. These are not recognised training posts, however, senior plastic surgery trainees from both home and abroad are invited to apply. Any successful applicant would be expected to work as an integral part of Skin Cancer, Hand and Trauma surgical teams and would take on considerable responsibility for patients under the care of the Consultant for whom he or she is working. The successful applicant would also be involved in research and would be encouraged to present and publish papers.
In terms of skin cancer, successful fellows will be supporting Prof Dziewulski, Mr. El-Muttardi, Mr. Khan and Mr. Mopuri in the management of large number of patients with complex skin cancer presentations. Practice will involve parotidectomies, neck, axilla and ilio-inguinal lymph-node dissections, sentinel lymph-node biopsies and complex reconstruction of major defects with locoregional and free flaps.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow will support the plastic surgical service at the St Andrew's Centre & satellite hospitals as required.
You will attend the out-patient departments and the operating theatres as required by the consultants.You will deputise for the consultants in their absence at a level commensurate with his/her experience in plastic surgery.
You will be responsible for attending to the administrative matters associated with the above.
Details
- Date posted: 30 October 2026
- Closing date: 04 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Band: Doctor - other
- Salary: £45,715 to £69,976 a year Per Annum (Pro-rata for part time) + 40% (1B) Banding
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 390-MS-B&P-BR-2482
- Job locations: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent. MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- FRCS (Plas) or equivalentt
Professional Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in plastic surgery training in hospitals recognised by the Royal College for training
- Previous experience at SpR or equivalent level
Desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest
Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit participation
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice.
FRCS (Plast)
Essential
- FRCS (Plast)
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Employer details
- Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk