Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Grade
- Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed Term (Possible extension to 12 months))
- Hours
- 40 hours per week (Full-Time)
- Job ref
- 339-NMSK6804-MJA
- Employer
- North Bristol NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southmead Hospital
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £61,825 - £70,425 per annum (£68,677.12-£78,387.42 for on call commitments)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/06/2025 08:00
Employer heading
Senior Fellow (SpR Level) in Upper Limb Orthopaedic Surgery
Senior Clinical Fellow
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Job overview
NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST
Upper Limb Fellowship
We wish to appoint Senior Fellows for an Upper Limb Fellowship. We have 2 x 6-12 month post.
The post will start in February 2026 for 6-12months.
The appointments are at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre, North Bristol NHS Trust and the University of Bristol Hospital Trust. The post holder will be required to work flexibly within and between departments/Trusts.
Main duties of the job
Hand, Wrist and Elbow Surgery - The post holder will be involved in a busy Hand & Wrist service within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre at North Bristol NHS Trust and University hospital Bristol. The post holder will be responsible to Mr Amirfeyz. They will be expected to have some previous experience in Hand, wrist and elbow surgery. They will be expected to participate in the ongoing research and audit programmes of the department.
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - The post holder will be involved in a busy upper limb service within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre at North Bristol NHS Trust. The post holder will be responsible to Mr Bott, Mr Crowther, Mr Packham and Mr Sarangi. They will be expected to have some previous experience in upper shoulder and elbow surgery. They will be expected to participate in the ongoing research and audit programmes of the department.
There will be an expectation to take on on call commitments and you will be paid accordingly for this.
Working for our organisation
Orthopaedic services including elective procedures are provided at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre (AOC) at Southmead Hospital. The AOC provides the main elective orthopaedic service for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire and also hosts inpatient surgery for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Healthcare Trust. Five theatres run all day six days a week with 28 consultants operating here. The local catchment population is approximately 500,000 but specialist services are also offered more widely across the region. The upper limb service covers all aspects of upper limb care and accepts tertiary referrals from a wide region. The AOC is a high volume arthroplasty centre undertaking primary and complex revision work. North Bristol Trust is the regional Major Trauma Centre and the fellowship allows exposure to complex acute upper limb trauma as well as late reconstruction for trauma.
Candidates must have, or be eligible for, GMC registration that allows them to work in posts that are not recognised for training. If in a training post this post is recognised for off programme training. Successful candidates will undergo training appraisal and assessment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The postholder should be at the stage of a senior trainee – post exam – or immediate post CSST.
It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or an equivalent system.
For further information please contact Mr Packham on [email protected]
North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted
NBT IS COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Person specification
Qualifications & Registrations
Essential criteria
- FRCS (ORTH) or equivalent
- Maintain full registration with the GMC
Desirable criteria
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of six years postgraduate experience including four years as an orthopaedic trainee in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of upper limb conditions.
Desirable criteria
- Some training in Upper Limb surgery
Further Training, Mgnt, Audit
Essential criteria
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience in audit projects and written up
Desirable criteria
- Upper limb audits
Research Teaching Publications
Essential criteria
- Proven teaching ability
- Proven research activity
Desirable criteria
- Proven track record in research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Personal Requirements
Essential criteria
- Good written communication sklills
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Iain Packham
- Job title
- Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
For further information please contact Mr Packham on [email protected]
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