This is a non-training post equivalent to FY2 level
This is a 12-month post in the Department of Paediatric Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Birmingham Children’s Hospital is a specialist tertiary referral centre treating paediatric patients with plastic surgical problems from across the West Midlands and beyond. It provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to general and specialist paediatric plastic surgery. The post holder will get broad experience of congenital hand surgery, vascular anomalies, surgery for cleft lip and/or palate and facial palsy including corneal re-innervation as well as all aspects of burn care in children.
There is an opportunity for a Fellow post (FY2 level) in Plastic Surgery (non-training) for a period of 12 months. The successful candidate will support the middle grade rota as well as Hospital at night rota for the surgery division. Although this is officially a non-training post, the post will not be extended beyond 12 months to allow other candidates to learn and experience the service. This post will be suitable for a person who wishes to get hands on experience in Paediatric Plastic Surgery. There is adequate support from the middle grade doctors and consultants with regular teaching. International doctors are welcome to apply.
For further information please contact:
Andrea Jester, Clinical Lead for the Hand and Upper Limb Service or Ramesh Vidyadharan Clinical Lead for General Plastic Surgery via email
[email protected] or
[email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: you MUST attach a Curriculum Vitae when you complete the online application.
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
