Microsurgical Clinical Fellow | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £73,992 Dependant on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7672635/358-7672635-MSK |
Summary
The Leicester Microsurgical Fellowship is a post aimed at a Senior Plastic Surgery trainee. These do not carry SAC or college approval for training at present and would therefore suit a post CCT or equivalent individual. The post will be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, within the Plastic Surgery service.
This post is a ST6+ level Microsurgical Clinical Fellow within Plastic Surgery.
The role is offered on a 12 month, fixed term contract with a view for extension for the suitable candidate.
This fellowship offers comprehensive experience and training in all aspects of microsurgery. The microsurgical workload is largely for breast reconstruction, lower limb reconstruction and upper limb replants/revascularisation procedures. There is also opportunity to gain experience in head and neck reconstruction in conjunction with Maxillo-Facial and ENT surgical teams.
In addition to this, vast exposure to General Plastic Surgery including chest wall reconstruction, perineal reconstruction, abdominal wall reconstruction, complex skin oncology, hand surgery, paediatric plastics and burns will be provided.
Furthermore, the Leicester Plastic Surgery Department is the first (and at present only) unit in the UK to use the BHS Robotic Microscope for their microsurgical procedures.
The micro fellow is the most senior registrar role in the department and this post provides a step up to Consultancy. The fellow has protected time to attend all microsurgical cases and the rest of the timetable is flexible to accommodate the fellow needs in conjunction with the departmental needs. The post holder will gain training in microsurgical reconstruction -3 days of the week. Other days the micro fellow will attend general plastic surgery clinics, lower limb/orthoplastics reconstructive clinics and joint breast reconstruction clinics. The micro fellow will also conduct ward rounds and coordinate planning of major reconstructive cases with other specialities.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
The post holder will be expected to be competent in initial management of common Plastic Surgery emergencies including major burns (adult and paediatric), necrotising faciitis and operative management of basic hand trauma including tendon and nerve repairs.
The fellow will be given the opportunity to do independentoperating providing they have discussed this with the appropriate Consultant and providing it is not affecting the safe running of the Department.
The candidate would also have the opportunity to attend 2 regional Microsurgical Teaching Days and regional cadaveric flap courses.The candidate would be responsible for collecting data and presenting yearly free flap audit at the department. Involvement in teaching, research and other audits is encouraged. During the time in the Department the candidate will be assigned a clinical supervisor/Educational supervisor.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Feb 2026