University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Senior Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

The closing date is 30 March 2026

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.

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£38,831 to £73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWT&O-S&E-RSCH/PRH-097

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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)


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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Professor Joideep Phadnis

joideep.phadnis@nhs.net

01273696955

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£38,831 to £73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWT&O-S&E-RSCH/PRH-097

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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