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Job summary

Main area
Surgery
Grade
Senior Clinical Fellow - MT05
Contract
12 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
408-25-482
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Arrowe Park Hospital
Town
Wirral
Salary
£70,425 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2025 23:59

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Hand and Upper Limb Fellow

Senior Clinical Fellow - MT05

 

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Job overview

This fellowship is an Advanced Surgical Training Fellowship in hand and upper limb surgery. It is suitable for a post-Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) surgeon with FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) specialist registrars or equivalent for overseas applicants, wishing to gain further experience in Upper Limb Surgery, with a view to seeking a consultant post with this specialist interest. For applicants in training, applications must be accompanied by the written approval of the candidate’s Postgraduate Dean and Director of Training. 

The post is available on a 12 month fixed term contract starting in August 2025.

Candidates will be expected to retain their own training number and will need to apply for unpaid leave for out of programme training from their current deanery. Applications are invited from individuals who have attained their CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be working with six Upper Limb Consultants. 

The Fellow will assist in elective orthopaedic clinics and, if appropriate, will have “supervised” solo new and follow up clinics.

The Fellow will be in theatre approximately 3-4 sessions per week and, depending on their experience, they will be performing procedures in supervised and also, if appropriate, on tandem theatre lists to prepare for independent practice.  This will increase as the Fellow’s experience and operative independence increases.

Research:  1 session per week is allocated for clinically based research and there will be a Consultant appointed to supervise and facilitate this.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Hand and Upper Limb Fellow position available at WUTH

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Eligible to reside & work in the UK
  • FRCS (T&O) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • CCT Trauma and Orthopaedics

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous orthopaedic surgery experience in upper limb surgery
Desirable criteria
  • Higher degree

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems
  • Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
  • Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research
  • Evidence of interest and experience in teaching junior doctors and medical students
  • Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Up-to-date knowledge of Trauma and Orthopaedics and evidence of an understanding of its application
  • Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge
  • Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help and able to prioritise clinical need
  • Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job
  • Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings

Communication Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients/colleagues
  • Capacity to listen and take in others’ perspectives
  • Always considers patient’s preferences when discussing treatment options
  • Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patient. Practice shared decision making
  • Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making

Personal Skills

Essential criteria
  • Capacity to work co-operatively, effectively and flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team, and demonstrates leadership when appropriate
  • Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions
  • Capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline
  • Understanding of the importance of information technology
  • Able to adapt and work with the Trust to deliver improved patient care
  • Promotes equality & diversity
Desirable criteria
  • Basic keyboard skills

Probity

Essential criteria
  • Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others
  • Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues

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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.

Application numbers

This Vacancy has been identified as a post with a capped number of applicants who can apply - It is advised you complete/submit your application as soon as possible to avoid your application being rejected.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Vijaya Bhalaik
Job title
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 604 7082
Additional information

Mr Alfred Morris, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

[email protected]

0151 604 7496

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