Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a senior clinical fellow (post – CCT) offering exposure to upper limb surgery. This will offer experience and management of a wide spectrum of upper limb disorders including arthroscopic reconstruction, shoulder and elbow arthroplasty as well as acute upper limb trauma and post trauma reconstructive procedures. The Fellow will work with the upper limb consultants delivering patient care and offering support and training alongside the consultants to the junior doctors within the department.
This post is suitable for individuals who have obtained their certificate of completion of training (CCT) It is essential that applicants have passed the FRCS (Orth) exam, have at least six years experience at specialist trainee level in Trauma and Orthopaedics with at least 12 months experience in the subspecialty of shoulder and upper limb surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be encouraged to work closely with the current 6 Upper Limb Surgeons, and together with these surgeons provide comprehensive cover for Upper Limb Elective and Trauma conditions. The successful candidate will work primarily with Mr Wijeratna and Mr Jepson.
The department currently comprises 17 orthopaedic surgeons.
The post will have a fixed term tenure of 6 -12 months, the post is to start in August 2026
Please see attached Job description
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Outpatient clinics, both Elective and Trauma seeing a mixture of new and follow up patients under supervision of the consultant and independently.
A responsibility for coordination of the upper limb trauma service, liaising with the consultants and trauma coordinators ensuring patients are appropriately prioritised and prepared for surgery
Assisting in operating theatres and conducting parallel operating lists when appropriate/commensurate with operating ability. The time table will include 2-3 Operating lists and 2-3 clinics per week.
Supervision and training of foundation doctors, core trainees and middle grades in the day to day management of upper limb elective and emergent conditions.
Daily review of upper limb inpatients
Presenting monthly mortality & morbidity statistics and participating in departmental teaching meetings
Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
Be prepared to participate in management duties within the department and the Trust
The fellow is not expected to be part of the middle grade on call rota.
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This advert is for Fellowship in Upper Limb Surgery with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust in Northampton, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 Per annum / Pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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