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NHS TAYSIDE
FIXED TERM (12 MONTHS) CLINICAL FELLOW IN PLASTIC SURGERY (CT LEVEL)
1 POST
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 core trainee level.
The post is available from 5th August 2026 for 12 months.
The successful candidate will join a team of two core trainees and four clinical fellows (CT level), seven specialty registrars, 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 ideally will have passed part A of MRCS (or equivalent) and have evidence of experience in Plastic and Hand surgery at Core Trainee level.
For an informal discussion and/or site visit please contact Mr Stuart Waterston, Clinical Lead stuart.waterston2@nhs.scot, and Mr Michael Ng, Co-Clinical Director Michael.Ng@nhs.scot
Hours of work are 40 hours per week.
Closing Date for applications is Thursday 9th July 2026.
Please note, the closing date for applications 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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