Job summary
We are actively looking for Senior Clinical Fellows in Plastic Surgery to join the SpR rota at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for fixed term periods from October 2026. The post is based at both the Charing Cross and St Mary's sites and will provide a wide range of experience. The Department specializes in microsurgical reconstruction; head and neck reconstruction, breast reconstruction and extremity reconstruction. The Department also supports the Trust's Level 1 Major Trauma Centre at St Mary's Hospital. The Department is responsible for the care of general Plastic Surgery patients with an emphasis on tertiary referrals and undertakes between 200-250 free flaps per year. This is not a formally approved training posts but the post holder will have Consultant-led education and supervision and will be supported in their professional development. Applicants must possess the MRCS or equivalent exam. The successful applicant must have NHS experience and experience in Plastic Surgery at Registrar level. Applicants must be currently registered and licensed with the General Medical Council.
Main duties of the job
The post is based at both the Charing Cross and St Mary's sites and will provide a wide range of experience. The Department specializes in microsurgical reconstruction; head and neck reconstruction, breast reconstruction and extremity reconstruction. The Department also supports the Trust's Level 1 Major Trauma Centre at St Mary's Hospital. The Department is responsible for the care of general Plastic Surgery patients with an emphasis on tertiary referrals and undertakes between 200-250 free flaps per year. This is not a formally approved training posts but the post holder will have Consultant-led education and supervision and will be supported in their professional development. Applicants must possess the MRCS or equivalent exam. The successful applicant must have NHS experience and experience in Plastic Surgery at Registrar level. Applicants must be currently registered and licensed with the General Medical Council.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Details
Date posted: 09 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: Depending on experience
£45,715 - £69,976 per annum +LDN Weighting + 1A banding (50%)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 290-TDPB-069-A
Job locations: Charing Cross Hospital / St Mary's Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Senior Clinical Fellow Plastic Surgery ST3+ equivalent
Charing Cross and St Marys Sites
Responsible to: Mr Matthew Ives, Clinical Lead
The duties of the post are performed at the 3 hospital across the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Charing Cross, St Marys and Hammersmith Hospitals.
The post holder will join the Specialist Registrars daily and on call rota and will work closely with all Consultants in the care of routine and emergency clinical problems. The postholder will see all patients admitted to the Plastic Surgery Unit and perform a daily ward round with the Consultants, SpRs and SHOs. The postholder will join a 1 in 13 on call rota covering Plastic Surgical emergencies across the Trust and support to the Major Trauma Centre. The postholder will be expected to assist in the operating theatre and will undertake elective and emergency surgery, with supervision where appropriate. There are regular outpatient clinics and local anaesthetic operating lists. Teaching and supervision is provided for all the Plastic Surgery juniors.
Detailed protocols for clinical management are available which the postholders are expected to adhere to at all times.
Educational objectives
To develop the post-holders clinical and surgical expertise in Plastic Surgery in general; however, this is not a recognized training post.
Further information see recruitment pack
We are not currently accepting any visitors to the Department. For further information about the posts please contact:
Ms Liz Dex - Associate Specialist Plastic Surgeon -
Mr Vimal Gokani, Consultant Plastic Surgeon -
Person Specification
Qualifications/Higher qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MRCS
Clinical skills
Essential
- Experience in Plastic Surgery at Registrar level
Audit
Essential
- Experience in Plastic Surgery at Registrar level
Academic achievements includin
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Teaching/Training
Essential
- Evidence of experience and skills in training
Relevant experience
Essential
- 6 months NHS experience at CT/ST level
- 12 months experience in Plastics Surgery at registrar level
Language
Essential
- Ability to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
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.
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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Charing Cross Hospital / St Mary's Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF, United Kingdom
Employer's website:
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Associate Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Liz Dez
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