Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for the post of a Senior Fellow in Complex Trauma / Lower Limb Reconstruction from Jan 2026 for a period of 6-10 months. Applications from October 2027 are also welcome and please state which term you would like to be considered for.
The fellowship offers the full range of limb reconstruction surgery in adult, paediatric, elective and trauma settings with a wide diversity of mentors and expertise. This will include adult and paediatric deformity, trauma, orthoplastics and bone infection. There is also opportunity to gain exposure to rib fixation and management of chest wall injuries.
The Major Trauma Centre at St Mary's provides a huge opportunity to gain experience in the management of and surgery related to, high volume major trauma and polytrauma. The elective centre at Charing Cross has been designated the regional Major Revision Centre. The successful candidate will join a young and vibrant department, with additional opportunities to conduct research, take part in leadership and audit programmes and help organisation of middle grade work. Many of our previous candidates have progressed on to consultant posts.
Main duties of the job
The fellow will divide their time between outpatient clinics, inpatient cover and trauma / elective operating lists. Operating lists include both independent and supervised trauma theatre cover at St Mary's and elective lists at Charing Cross. There will be a degree of flexibility to accommodate the successful candidate's preferences and interest
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Title of Post: Post CCT Fellow in complex trauma / limb Reconstruction
Main site of activity: St. Marys Hospital & Charing Cross Hospital
Responsible to: Mr Christopher Jordan
Accountable to: Mr Ian Sinha
Background to the Post: This is a post CCT / CESR fellowship to gain experience in complex acute trauma and limb reconstruction surgery
Role Summary:
Trauma fellowship in MTC at post FRCS (Tr & Orth) level, with the aim of gaining experience in complex lower limb trauma and reconstructive surgery.
Duties and responsibilities:
There are weekly dedicated trauma lists and regular elective surgery lists. The post is across-site (SMH/CXH/HH) but the on-call commitment is OOH off-site for Charing Cross Hospital with the other senior fellow. Approximately every 5 months you will also have an SpR of the week on-call commitment at St Marys. The job banding is 1B with London allowance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Title of Post: Post CCT Fellow in complex trauma / limb Reconstruction
Main site of activity: St. Marys Hospital & Charing Cross Hospital
Responsible to: Mr Christopher Jordan
Accountable to: Mr Ian Sinha
Background to the Post: This is a post CCT / CESR fellowship to gain experience in complex acute trauma and limb reconstruction surgery
Role Summary:
Trauma fellowship in MTC at post FRCS (Tr & Orth) level, with the aim of gaining experience in complex lower limb trauma and reconstructive surgery.
Duties and responsibilities:
There are weekly dedicated trauma lists and regular elective surgery lists. The post is across-site (SMH/CXH/HH) but the on-call commitment is OOH off-site for Charing Cross Hospital with the other senior fellow. Approximately every 5 months you will also have an SpR of the week on-call commitment at St Marys. The job banding is 1B with London allowance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with license to practice by commencement of the post
Desirable
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Academic achievements
Desirable
- Prior involvement in research at any level
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Prior involvement in or completion of audit projects
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Relevant Experience in Specialty/Sub Specialty
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Teaching & Training
Desirable
- Exposure to teaching medical students and junior colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with license to practice by commencement of the post
Desirable
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Academic achievements
Desirable
- Prior involvement in research at any level
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Prior involvement in or completion of audit projects
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Relevant Experience in Specialty/Sub Specialty
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Teaching & Training
Desirable
- Exposure to teaching medical students and junior colleagues
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).
