Senior Skin Clinical Fellow Plastic Surgery
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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Senior Skin Clinical Fellow Plastic Surgery
The closing date is 02 November 2026
Job summary
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a 6 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity available from October 2026 for a Senior Skin Clinical Fellow level post in Plastic Surgery. This is a non-training post and the post holder will be expected to have experience and the ability to operate independently.The post-holder is expected to hold the MRCS qualifications (or equivalent), and ideally hold FRCS (Plast) (or equivalent) and be experienced to the equivalent of at least ST7. This post does not carry accreditation for the purposes of surgical training, although the training will be of value to trainee surgeons.This post is required to cover elective duties (Monday to Friday) with On Call commitments.
Please note all applicants are required to have a Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice in the UK.
We anticipate these to be popular posts and this advert may need close early depending on the number of applicants, so early applicant submissions are encouraged.This is a popular and friendly training unit with specialty trainees from the Oxford and London deaneries.
Main duties of the job
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is a major provider of integrated hospital and community services with 6,000 members of staff providing care for half a million people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding counties, Thame (Oxfordshire), Tring (Hertfordshire) and Leighton Buzzard (Bedfordshire). The Trust has the world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre and the regional centres for burns care, plastic surgery, stroke, cardiac services and dermatology, as well as national recognition for urology and skin cancer services.Specialist and Local skin Cancer service. There are close links with the Dermatology Unit in which there is a strong skin cancer interest, with case discussion and cross-referral when indicated, up to 12 Local and Specialist MDTs per month which provide educational and clinical training opportunity to which the junior staff are welcomed and are encouraged to attend, a weekly combined Plastic Surgery-Dermatology-Oncology MDT meeting, a sentinel lymph node biopsy service for malignant melanoma (including head and neck primaries), lymph node dissection, and the reconstructive arm of the regional Mohs micrographic surgery service. We are also due to shortly open a new purpose built See and Treat service from our Amersham Hospital site.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
Depending on experience £67,325.00 - £77,348.00 per annum depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-MSCC-422
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would aim to build an ideal level of supervision and training around the successful candidates depending on seniority and experience. The post would also include responsibilities aimed at management experience including MDT involvement and pathway design, quality improvement projects and teaching.
Supervision of junior trainees at Core and Foundation level Elective and emergency operating and assisting, with independent operating appropriate to level of experience. Conducting Outpatient clinics for new skin cancers. Administrative and other clinical duties as required for the post. Active participation and contribution to audit, research and continuous professional development.
For further information relating to this role please review the Job Description and Person Description attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would aim to build an ideal level of supervision and training around the successful candidates depending on seniority and experience. The post would also include responsibilities aimed at management experience including MDT involvement and pathway design, quality improvement projects and teaching.
Supervision of junior trainees at Core and Foundation level Elective and emergency operating and assisting, with independent operating appropriate to level of experience. Conducting Outpatient clinics for new skin cancers. Administrative and other clinical duties as required for the post. Active participation and contribution to audit, research and continuous professional development.
For further information relating to this role please review the Job Description and Person Description attached to this advert
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- FRCS (Plast) or equivalent (DESIRABLE)
Experience
Essential
- 4 years full time postgraduate training (or it's equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) ideally 2 of which need to be in plastic surgery
- Ideally had some time working at plastic surgery registrar level
- Ability to work comfortably at the clinical level of a specialist trainee year 7, including logbook evidence
- Evidence of recent audit
- Good grasp of audit methodology, and practice of Clinical Governance
- Participated in MDT
- Experience of skin cancer management including sentinel lymph node biopsies and block dissections
- Evidence the ability to operate independently
Skills/Knowledge/Personal Att
Essential
- Ability to lead/supervise more junior doctors
- Ability to organise self and team for daily clinical work
- Ability to use basic IT and computing systems
- Additional relevant skills/achievements
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English
- Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
- Experience of clinical audit
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS
- Communication skills training
- Relevant publications in skin cancer
Other Requirements
Essential
- Must hold Full GMC Registration with Licence to practice in the UK
- Ability to travel across Multiple Sites for work
Trust Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- FRCS (Plast) or equivalent (DESIRABLE)
Experience
Essential
- 4 years full time postgraduate training (or it's equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) ideally 2 of which need to be in plastic surgery
- Ideally had some time working at plastic surgery registrar level
- Ability to work comfortably at the clinical level of a specialist trainee year 7, including logbook evidence
- Evidence of recent audit
- Good grasp of audit methodology, and practice of Clinical Governance
- Participated in MDT
- Experience of skin cancer management including sentinel lymph node biopsies and block dissections
- Evidence the ability to operate independently
Skills/Knowledge/Personal Att
Essential
- Ability to lead/supervise more junior doctors
- Ability to organise self and team for daily clinical work
- Ability to use basic IT and computing systems
- Additional relevant skills/achievements
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English
- Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
- Experience of clinical audit
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS
- Communication skills training
- Relevant publications in skin cancer
Other Requirements
Essential
- Must hold Full GMC Registration with Licence to practice in the UK
- Ability to travel across Multiple Sites for work
Trust Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant in Plastic Surgery
Greg Tanos
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
Depending on experience £67,325.00 - £77,348.00 per annum depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-MSCC-422
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
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