Senior Shoulder Fellow

Job overview

Applications are invited for the above post on a 12-month fixed term contract, commencing on 5th August 2026 and ending on 3rd August 2027. Candidates should ideally be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the time of appointment.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside three dedicated specialist shoulder Consultants within a team of 20 Orthopaedic Consultants. The work includes not only a substantial amount of arthroscopic shoulder surgery, but also a wide exposure to all major shoulder interventions, and the full range of shoulder trauma.

Main duties of the job

The post is aimed at a senior trainee who has completed basic general orthopaedic training and is seeking to specialise in shoulder surgery. The fellowship will expose the post holder to a range of shoulder trauma and elective operating procedures with the opportunity to work alongside 3 established, experienced, and fellowship trained Orthopaedic Shoulder Consultants. The post will involve undertaking elective/trauma operating theatres, elective clinics, fracture clinics, and ward round duties

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.