Job summary
Sussex Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship Post - Applications are invited for at least two Senior Clinical Fellow posts in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, with staggered start dates. Two fellows will be in post at any one time.
PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR DESIRED START DATE IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM PERSONAL STATEMENT - each start date is a different post.
This is a clinical and research fellowship that will provide experience in the full range of shoulder and elbow surgery, co-supervised by three consultants: Prof Joideep Phadnis (Lead), Mr Richard Murphy and Mr Christopher Jukes.
Main duties of the job
Case mix
Shoulder
Primary and revision arthroscopic reconstructive surgery
Primary and Revision arthroplasty
Sports injuries
Trauma including complex tertiary referrals
Elbow
Elbow arthroscopy
Primary and revision elbow arthroplasty
Soft tissue reconstructive surgery
Sports injuries
Trauma including complex tertiary referrals
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Trauma
As the major trauma centre for the region, the fellow will be exposed to all aspects of shoulder and elbow trauma including tertiary referrals for scapula fractures and complex periarticular injuries of the shoulder and elbow.
Two Fellowship Posts
We have two post-CCT shoulder and elbow fellows at all times. The two fellows work as a team alongside our consultants and registrars in the unit and the Fellows will coordinate the day-to-day rota allocations for the residents and fellows in the unit as well as overseeing the research and MDT activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Trauma
As the major trauma centre for the region, the fellow will be exposed to all aspects of shoulder and elbow trauma including tertiary referrals for scapula fractures and complex periarticular injuries of the shoulder and elbow.
Two Fellowship Posts
We have two post-CCT shoulder and elbow fellows at all times. The two fellows work as a team alongside our consultants and registrars in the unit and the Fellows will coordinate the day-to-day rota allocations for the residents and fellows in the unit as well as overseeing the research and MDT activity.
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- FRCS (Orth) or its recognised equivalent.
- ATLS provide qualification (valid) or equivalent required for on call work
- Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6, as a minimum Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6, as a minimum
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MSc, MD or PhD)
- Certificate of Completion of Training
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- FRCS (Orth) or its recognised equivalent.
- ATLS provide qualification (valid) or equivalent required for on call work
- Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6, as a minimum Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6, as a minimum
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MSc, MD or PhD)
- Certificate of Completion of Training
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
