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Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Fellow in Trauma & Limb Reconstruction, to commence in August 2027 for 6 months.
This job is suitable for a post-FRCS (Orth) or post-CCT trainee who is looking for experience in the field of complex trauma and limb reconstruction, and is committed to a career in this field.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow will play a crucial role in the limb reconstruction team, covering elective theatre sessions, outpatient clinics and ward work. This will involve complex acute trauma and post-traumatic conditions such as bone infection, non-union and deformity correction. This does not involve pelvic & ace tabular surgery, although there may be the opportunity to get involved in this if desired. A crucial element of the role will be liaising with other specialties, such as plastic surgery & microbiology, in the day to day management of complex trauma cases.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 14 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £67,325 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 15147
- Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Interested applicants are invited to contact the named consultant above for a discussion about this post.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) or equivalent experience or competencies
- 12 months experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics with acute on-call commitments
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- MRCS or equivalent
- FRCS on commencement
- ATLS or European Trauma Course qualification
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This advert is for Senior Fellow in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction (Aug 2027) with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, 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 28 Jun 2026.
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