JPRAS Deputy Editor

2025 - 2028

Deadline: 9am on Wednesday 21 May 2025

Job description: 
The Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (JPRAS) is seeking candidates who have a record in high quality scientific and/or clinical activity for a Deputy Editor post to commence in June 2025.

JPRAS is a leading international peer review journal, with high impact factor for the field and broad international readership. We seek to disseminate high-quality clinical and translational scientific research in order to enhance international standards of care in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. The JPRAS Open is our sister Open Access journal, which is keen to expand its publication volume, educational remit and develop its online content, whilst continuing to support evidence-based practice. 

The Journal has a strong Editorial team with a range of subspecialty remits and currently achieves very fast processing times. Our ambitions are to provide an ever-better author and reviewer experience and continue to develop the international standing of the JPRAS and JPRAS Open.

Successful candidates will build JPRAS’ international profile and work under its Editor-in-Chief’s guidance.  They will ensure timely peer review of submitted manuscripts to maintain the high standard of publications in JPRAS/JPRAS Open and build stronger evidence bases for translational science and clinical practice. There is scope to be involved in publishing strategy and commercial development, and to help build other aspects of the Journal’s outputs including editorials, invited reviews, and webinars. Membership of one of the professional societies affiliated to JPRAS (BAPRAS & EURAPS) is desirable, but not essential given the global reach of JPRAS.

The Deputy Editor must possess the following attributes:

• Consultant Plastic Surgeon, or senior academic, of good national/international standing

• A background in relevant clinical or translational research, and/or postgraduate education
• Sound editorial judgement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language)
• Time management skills
• Current equality and diversity training
• Institutional support for their involvement with JPRAS, and the time required to deliver the role
• An awareness of current developments within the Specialty
• A network of contacts to support peer review processes, and the recruitment of submissions to JPRAS
• Collaborative skills to work closely with the Editor-in-Chief, publishing team, and other Deputy Editors

This role would suit an enthusiastic academic, or clinical plastic surgeon who has a demonstrable understanding of scientific and clinical literature relevant to our specialty, plus a clear desire to uphold the high standards of a peer review publication. Demonstrable involvement in post-graduate education is desirable, along with clear evidence of international activity and engagement with professional societies. While it is expected that the post will appeal to members of the organisations affiliated to JPRAS (currently BAPRAS & EURAPS), this is not an exclusive condition since JPRAS very much seeks to grow its international engagement.

We strongly encourage applications from groups that are under-represented on the current Editorial Board, including women and candidates outside of the UK.

Please note that the Deputy Editor must commit to delivering services for a number of hours each week; to become familiar with journal databases, the publisher’s online manuscript processing system; and to attend infrequent meetings and conferences. The Deputy Editor is therefore expected to deliver around 10% of working time on journal activities. The stipend from BAPRAS reflects this time commitment at the rate of a UK Consultant Plastic Surgeon. The Term of Office is 3 years. The Deputy Editor bears all responsibility for accommodating editorial work with other (especially clinical) commitments.

To apply for the position, please complete the application form and send to Nandi Jhugroo, Publications Manager, at nandi.jhugroo@bapras.org.uk before 9am on Wednesday 21 May 2025. Please include a brief CV (3 pages maximum). Interviews will be held online during May/June 2025.