Senior Clinical Fellow in Plastics with a Special Interest in Gender Affirmation Surgery

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Senior Clinical Fellow in Plastics with a Special Interest in Gender Affimation Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area Plastic Surgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours 40 hours per week (This is a full-time post and includes participation in the rota, with weekend working based on service needs 3 Saturdays per month on rotation with other fellows and a 1:5 on-call commitment Non-Resident) Job ref 289-SC-469

Site Chelsea and Westminster Town London Salary £76,582 £45,715 - £69,976 per annum plus LW allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

The successful candidate will join this national service to help deliver world class urological surgical care to patients having gender affirming surgery. Candidates must be committed to the delivery of trans-inclusive care and be sensitive to the unique needs of this patient group. The successful candidate will be involved in the preoperative and postoperative care of this patient group, as well as the surgery itself. They will be expected to substantially contribute to the development of the service, and audit/research within the programme.

Main duties of the job

• Attend outpatient clinics, diagnostic procedures and theatre lists to support the service
• Attendance at Gender Surgery MDT meetings
• Participation in audit and governance activities of the service
• Ensure compliance with national commissioning standards and waiting time targets
• Support subspecialisation in the department by appropriate cross referral to colleagues
• Provide advice and support to patients presenting to the Trust as emergencies with complications of gender surgery or requiring the expertise of a surgeon skilled in this field
• Contribute to the care of gender surgery inpatients
• Engage in the education of other junior doctors, nursing staff and other colleagues

Working for our organisation

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder will be required work with the Gender Affimation Surgery team to work closely with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team. They will be required to participate in audit, research and management of the service.

Daytime activities (0800-1700) will be determined by the Gender Affimation Surgery (GAS) clinical lead and will include operating theatres, outpatient clinics and inpatient duties. The post-holder will work under the guidance of the Urology consultants in the GAS team and will provide leadership and guidance to the training doctors on and ward nurses along the GAS pathways.

The post holder will work within their competence and it is expected that they will continue to develop their professional expertise in general urology by continued professional development including personal study, attendance at courses and seminars. The post holder will take part in audit and will be a constituent member of the Gender Surgery MDT. The post holder will take part in clinical governance activities within the Trust and will have an annual appraisal.

The post holder should possess a recognised medical degree and MRCS/ FRCS and will be experienced in plastics, both in outpatient assessment of patients and operatively and have a demonstrated interest in gender surgery.

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

• Full GMC registration
• Substantial Urology surgery experience- recognised skill/ability to lead, decide and operate independently
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice
• Awareness of transgender health issues and sensitivities of the role
• Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Substantial full-time NHS hospital service in the SHO or a higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration
• Plastic Surgery, especially emergency
• Experience of audit and research
• Demonstration of keeping up to date with knowledge
• Evidence of training in management skills
• Understanding of the NHS
• Previous experience at middle grade/reg level

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

The recruitment team are available to provide support from 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri. To contact the team please call the Trust switchboard and ask for ‘Recruitment team, Human Resources Department’.

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