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An exciting opportunity has arisen in QVH working as a Hand Fellow in Plastic Surgery. This will be an opportunity to further develop and enhance your skills.  The Fellow will participate in service commitments with the opportunity for audit and research.

The Hand Unit at QVH is recognised both regionally and nationally, for its excellent high quality service covering a range of elective conditions such as congenital hand anomalies; rheumatoid and osteoarthritis joint replacements/reconstructions; wrist surgery for arthritis and instability; compression neuropathies; post-trauma reconstruction and non-operative or minimally invasive techniques such as collagenase and fasciotomies.  The Hand trauma service treats in the region of 6,000 cases per annum with two dedicated theatres and accounts for approximately half of all hand surgery within the unit.

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The Fellow will be expected to assist Consultants in the operating theatre and will undertake emergency surgery personally, with supervision when appropriate. Assist in elective and emergency hand surgery list with a view to developing experience and confidence in the core procedures of hand surgical practice. The post holder will gain experience in more complex cases including wrist surgery (including arthroscopy), microsurgery and congenital upper limb surgery.. It is the responsibility of the Fellow to ensure that communication within the Plastic Surgery service is as effective as possible keeping both the Consultants and Senior Nursing staff informed of the clinical management of all patients with plastic surgery input. There is a thriving teaching and research climate and the Fellow will be encouraged to participate, with potential for developing an academic profile.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC.  A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.

At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.