Main area
Plastic Surgery
Grade
Clinical Fellow (Equivalent ST4+)
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (On-call commitments)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (On-call commitments)
Job ref
271-PLG-8073783
Site
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£45,715 - £69,976 (Basic Pay) pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/06/2026 23:59
Job overview
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a leading paediatric centre in the UK and globally.
You are invited to join our fantastic plastic surgical team.
There are several posts within the Plastic Surgery Team that would be ideal for anyone who wishes to consolidate their training in a specialist paediatric environment. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialities at tertiary care level. In association with the Institute of Child Health there are opportunities for research, training and development in all aspects of health & disease in children.
X2 posts commencing 1st October 2026 and x1 post commencing for February 2027 all for 6 months.
All of these placements are open to specialist registrars in Year 3 or above (or equivalent) and will provide experience in paediatric plastic surgery including correction of craniofacial deformity, cleft lip and palate, and congenital hand deformity. There may be opportunities for successful applicants to extend their contract either with general plastics or in other plastics sub-specialties including Congenital Hand & Limb, Cleft or Craniofacial
Main duties of the job
The Plastic Surgery Department deals principally with elective cases. There are very few emergency cases, i.e. burns and trauma. The range of surgery includes the following:
Major craniofacial operations from infancy to adolescence
Clefts of lip and palate
Congenital hand and upper limb conditions
Vascular Anomalies
Congenital ear deformity
Facial Surgery to correct congenital defects e.g. Treacher-Collins Syndrome, etc.
Facial reanimation surgery
General Paediatric Plastic Surgery
Neurofibromatosis (NF1)
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
Alignement with the GOSH Trust Values Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace. Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the WorkplaceAcademic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 with a minimum score of 7 in each domain or Occupational English Test (medical version) with a minimum score of B in each domain. Basic medical qualifications | Higher degree in Medicine Higher surgical qualifications | FRCS / MRCS (or equivalent) IELTS (if you required sponsorship via the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh)Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
Registrar of equivalent level training in Plastic Surgery Experience of teaching / presenting Understanding of principles of clinical governance Plastic Surgery – knowledge of basic texts Aware of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately Understanding of patient confidentiality & data protection Understanding of principles of clinical governanceSkills/Abilities
Essential criteria
Competence in all aspects of plastic surgical management Basic Training in general surgery at SHO level Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work in a team and also on own initiative, without Consultant supervision in some instances Ability to teach nursing and medical staff Medical management and ability to supervise junior medical staff Ability to work under pressure Presentation skills Computer Literacy / IT skills Ability to prioritise clinical needs Ability to manage time and workload
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
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 .
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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