Peripheral Nerve Injury Unit Fellow

Job overview

The Peripheral Nerve Injury Fellowship at RNOH provides advanced training in the assessment and management of complex brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries.

These structured programs offer and unparalleled opportunity to gain extensive experience in surgical and non-surgical treatments of nerve injuries, working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team at one of the UK’s leading nerve injury units.

Fellows participate in operative cases at our Stanmore facility and outpatient clinics in Central London, covering a wide range of nerve conditions including traumatic, obstetric, and iatrogenic nerve injuries. The fellowship emphasises hands-on learning, from microsurgical techniques to nerve transfers, and offers exposure to innovative treatments in nerve repair and reconstruction.

Research and academic involvement are integral parts of the fellowship, with opportunities to collaborate on clinical studies, present at conferences, and contribute to publications. Fellows benefit from a supportive environment that encourages growth and knowledge sharing, equipping them with the expertise to excel in nerve surgery.

Main duties of the job

The aim of the fellowship is to provide training and research opportunities in PNI surgery over a 12-month period. Start in August 2026. This fellowship will provide exposure to all aspects of the management of patients undergoing complex PNI surgery. There will be no on-call duties. The fellow will work alongside all of the PNI Consultants.

The post holder alongside the consultant body will be expected to supervise the junior members of the team, as well as attend and help with the out-patient clinics. They will also be first assistant during surgery. Whilst this is a non-training post there will be opportunities to operate according to your skills.

It is anticipated that the post holder will be post MRCS and core surgical training or equivalent. The delivery of high-quality patient care is essential and contribution towards the unit’s research and audit activity is actively encouraged.

The role will involve working at our Bolsover outpatient facility.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This fellowship year will provide specialist training in the following:-

MDT administration and delivery for tertiary referrals Pre and post-op ward rounds Surgical multidisciplinary procedures Clinics & theatre list Clinical research including data collection and audit.  Preparation of abstracts and papers for presentation and publication

Please see link to Fellowship information

Peripheral Nerve Injury Unit :: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (rnoh.nhs.uk)