Job summary
We are looking to appoint one post-FRCS Upper Limb Fellow within the Upper Limb Unit at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital from August 2026 with a subspecialty interest in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality orthopaedic services to the Trust patients including the development of the service. To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care, including theatres, clinics and wards. To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training To gain further experience and develop an expertise in the management of orthopaedic conditions.
To participate in on call weekend rota for elective patients
To participate in a relevant research project and audits.
About us
Guy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with a staff of over 11,000, a turnover of over £800m and a million patient contacts a year.
The Trust comprises two of London's oldest and best known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for excellence and innovation.
We are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between one of the world's leading research-led universities and three of London's most successful NHS Foundation Trusts. Our AHSC is one of only five in the UK. It consists of King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. King's Health Partners includes seven hospitals and over 150 community based services, is responsible for seeing 2 million patients each year, has 25,000 employees and 19,500 students, and a £2 billion annual turnover. It brings together the best of basic and translational research, clinical excellence and world-class teaching to deliver ground breaking advances in physical and mental healthcare. See www.kingshealthpartners.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Upper Limb Unit is the South London Elbow Hub for complex tertiary referrals and elective / trauma elbow arthroplasty. Fellows will gain exposure to the complete breadth of shoulder and elbow surgery including arthroscopy, arthroplasty, revision arthroplasty and trauma. The Unit has one Fellow, one SpR and a Physician Associate under the supervision of Mr. Richards, Mr. White and Mr. Cuthbert.
The Fellowship has a proven track record of developing advanced clinical and operative skills. The Fellow will divide their time between outpatient clinic and both independent and supervised theatre sessions. Dedicated time will be provided to undertake research projects and there is opportunity to become involved with service improvement, audit and postgraduate teaching. The Fellow is expected to take part in the training of junior team members and publish at least one article during the tenure.
The Fellow participates in a 1:9 elective weekend on call service at Guys Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Upper Limb Unit is the South London Elbow Hub for complex tertiary referrals and elective / trauma elbow arthroplasty. Fellows will gain exposure to the complete breadth of shoulder and elbow surgery including arthroscopy, arthroplasty, revision arthroplasty and trauma. The Unit has one Fellow, one SpR and a Physician Associate under the supervision of Mr. Richards, Mr. White and Mr. Cuthbert.
The Fellowship has a proven track record of developing advanced clinical and operative skills. The Fellow will divide their time between outpatient clinic and both independent and supervised theatre sessions. Dedicated time will be provided to undertake research projects and there is opportunity to become involved with service improvement, audit and postgraduate teaching. The Fellow is expected to take part in the training of junior team members and publish at least one article during the tenure.
The Fellow participates in a 1:9 elective weekend on call service at Guys Hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
- FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) or equivalent
- Post CCT
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Upper Limb Surgery (a validated logbook must be included with the application)
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to carry out routine primary arthroplasty independently.
Desirable
- Previous surgical experience
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of participation in the development of clinical services
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and completion of audit cycle
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Meets professional health requirements
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Appraisal training
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
- FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) or equivalent
- Post CCT
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Upper Limb Surgery (a validated logbook must be included with the application)
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to carry out routine primary arthroplasty independently.
Desirable
- Previous surgical experience
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of participation in the development of clinical services
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and completion of audit cycle
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Meets professional health requirements
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Appraisal training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
