Post CCT Shoulder and Elbow Fellow

Job overview

The appointment is to commence 11 April 2026  for a period of 4 months.

MRCS/FRCS (Ortho) or equivalent is essential.  The post does not award a National Training Number.  As this post is not recognised as a ‘training post’, full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.

The duties of this post are equivalent to ST8 appropriate to an individual holding a Certificate of Completion of Training.

Main duties of the job

This post will provide the trainee with an opportunity to work in an active, well-recognised unit with a good record of presentations and publications.

The trainee will have a very busy and broad clinical workload with many tertiary referrals.  Procedures performed regularly range from complex primary and revision of elbow and shoulder arthroplasty, primary elbow and shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopic stabilisation and rotator cuff surgery, revision cuff surgery with tendon transfers, chronic elbow instability and sports injuries.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative time table.