Clinical Fellows in Plastic Surgery

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NHS TAYSIDE

FIXED TERM CLINICAL FELLOWS IN PLASTIC SURGERY (Specialty Trainee/ST Level)

Applications are invited for the above post based at Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain further experience in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery at Specialist Trainee (ST Registrar) level.

There are 4 posts available:

• One post is likely to be available from mid-June 2026 onwards until August 2027.
• Three posts are available from 5^th August 2026 until August 2027.

The successful candidate will join a team of seven other specialist trainees, six clinical fellows (CT level), and nine Consultant Plastic Surgeons. Although this post is not formally recognised for training, the role will be broadly similar to that of the Core Trainee and offer opportunities across a broad spectrum of plastic, reconstructive and hand surgery. Particular department strengths include skin oncology, hand surgery and hand trauma, microsurgical breast reconstruction and a wide range of general plastic surgery.

Candidates will have MRCS (or equivalent) and have evidence of experience in Plastic and Hand surgery at Core Trainee or Clinical Fellow level for a minimum of six months, but ideally longer. The post would be particularly suitable to those looking to build experience for Plastic Surgery national selection applications.

For an informal discussion and/or site visit please contact Mr Stuart Waterston, Clinical Lead stuart.waterston2@nhs.scot, and Mr Michael Ng, Clinical Director Michael.Ng@nhs.scot

Closing Date for applications is Monday 13^th April 2026.

Please note, the closing date may change subject to the number of applications received so you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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