Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Fellow to join a well-established and supportive hand and wrist group within the Trauma and Orthopaedic team. The appointee will be expected to participate in all facets of the provision care for patients with hand and wrist pathology presenting to the hospital. They will be expected to care for patients both in the clinic and operating theatre setting. There will be an expectation through the year that the successful candidate will progress towards independent practice but will be supported by the five consultants within the unit during this time. The department will support preparation for the Diploma in Hand Surgery (British or European)
Main duties of the job
There will also be an expectation that the successful candidate will undertake some middle grade general orthopaedic on call but will not be formally on the rota. These on call commitments will only be undertaken after the rota co-ordinator has confirmed with the hand consultants that they will not unduly interfere with the fellowship but will allow the successful candidate to maintain their general trauma skills. This Hand & Wrist Fellowship is for a 12-month period.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Details
- Date posted: 04 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £67,325 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: REF2316J
- Job locations: Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, England, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Assessment of elective and trauma patients in clinic
Care for the patients on the ward
Undertaking surgical procedures on patients with hand and wrist pathology.
Helping on an ad hoc basis with the middle grade on call rota as above.
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This advert is for Orthopaedic Clinical Fellow - Hand & Wrist with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust in Portsmouth, South East, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £67,325 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 07 Jun 2026.
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