# Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (Limb Reconstruction) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-trauma-and-orthopaedics-limb-reconstruction/b75da96c-0faa-4c23-8c07-f83e74fe2712 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-trauma-and-orthopaedics-limb-reconstruction/b75da96c-0faa-4c23-8c07-f83e74fe2712.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £76,582 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 6 months (6 Months) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T08:52:34.738Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/University_Hospitals_Bristol_Weston_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Surgery/Surgery-v8044509 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8044509?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This post provides an opportunity to gain experience in limb reconstruction techniques in a leading limb reconstruction unit. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will develop skills to pursue a career in adult or paediatric limb reconstruction. The weekly programme is flexible and the emphasis is on the involvement in the management of patients with limb injuries as well as the surgical treatment of congenital and acquired limb deformity. This is a 6 month fixed term.  Suitable applicants need to be ST8+/post-CCT. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be able to attend up to 9 operating sessions per week as well as being involved in the clinic and ward management of limb reconstruction patients. The post holder will also be expected to liaise with the staff on the unit and participate in the planning and organisation and post operative care of the unit patients. Although there is an emphasis on the use of Ilizarov techniques and the Taylor Spatial frame, a significant proportion of patients will be treated with internal fixation. There will be opportunities to undertake surgery on peri-articular fractures and other complex primary trauma as well as the use of cutting edge techniques pioneered in the unit. The successful candidate will be expected to take an active role in clinical research and teaching. The post holder is also expected to contribute to clinical papers and audit as a result of work undertaken by the Limb Reconstruction Team. Although there is no formal on call commitment within the post there may be opportunities where on call duties may be possible. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more in-depth information about this role, please read the attached Job Description document. Thank you. ## Job Details This post provides an opportunity to gain experience in limb reconstruction techniques in a leading limb reconstruction unit. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will develop skills to pursue a career in adult or paediatric limb reconstruction. The weekly programme is flexible and the emphasis is on the involvement in the management of patients with limb injuries as well as the surgical treatment of congenital and acquired limb deformity. This is a 6 month fixed term. Suitable applicants need to be ST8+/post-CCT. ## Job Description The post holder will be able to attend up to 9 operating sessions per week as well as being involved in the clinic and ward management of limb reconstruction patients. The post holder will also be expected to liaise with the staff on the unit and participate in the planning and organisation and post operative care of the unit patients. Although there is an emphasis on the use of Ilizarov techniques and the Taylor Spatial frame, a significant proportion of patients will be treated with internal fixation. There will be opportunities to undertake surgery on peri-articular fractures and other complex primary trauma as well as the use of cutting edge techniques pioneered in the unit. The successful candidate will be expected to take an active role in clinical research and teaching. The post holder is also expected to contribute to clinical papers and audit as a result of work undertaken by the Limb Reconstruction Team. Although there is no formal on call commitment within the post there may be opportunities where on call duties may be possible. ## Responsibilities For more in-depth information about this role, please read the attached Job Description document. Thank you. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Evidence of good medical practice - Commitment to a career in limb reconstruction **Desirable** - Experience of teaching skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - Research and publications within the field of limb reconstruction and trauma surgery - On Call experience at SpR level **Desirable** - Previous Limb Reconstruction experience ### Additional **Essential** - Wide experience of trauma surgery and basic understanding of limb reconstruction / deformity / bone infection ### Qualifications **Essential** - FRCS(Orth) or equivalent - CCT **Desirable** - Higher degree ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 410.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10333206) - [uhbw staff benefits book (pdf, 12.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2134) - [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=667) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.