Job summary
We currently have a Fellowship post in shoulder and elbow reconstruction surgery available from October 2026for 12 months. This position is a post-CCT position. Applicants should have grounding in shoulder and elbow reconstruction surgery at ST7/8 or fellowship level.
The Fellowship will provide exceptional training in current techniques in primary and revision shoulder and elbow reconstruction surgery. The Fellow will work with the Consultant team and have supervised operating lists and attend outpatient clinics.
There will be ample opportunity to undertake research and audit. This Fellowship is aimed at surgeons pursuing a sub-specialist career in shoulder and elbow surgery.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow's role will evolve such that they will be taught the assessment of complex shoulder and elbow conditions, leading to a supervised elective operative practice, initially in primary arthroplasty of the shoulder and elbow, and arthroscopic reconstruction of instability and rotator cuff lesions. As the development of the Fellow's portfolio proceeds so more complex operative procedures will be introduced. The Fellow will be expected to assist at all operating lists, will have independent outpatient clinic responsibilities, undertake additional daily ward rounds and support the ward administration and will be expected to develop a number of research projects, under the supervision of the Consultant staff.
The Fellow will assist in operating lists and outpatient clinics. Undertake daily ward rounds, The remaining sessions are flexible to include research and administration. Secretarial support will be provided for the post holder.
There is no on-call commitment.
It is anticipated that after 12 months in post, the Fellow will gain a vast and unique experience in reconstruction options and techniques for all aspects of shoulder and elbow conditions.
The role will involve working at both our Stanmore and Bolsover Street outpatient facility.
About us
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link:
Job description
Job responsibilities
This fellowship year will provide specialist training in the following:-
- MDT administration and delivery for tertiary referrals
- Pre and post-op ward rounds
- Surgical multidisciplinary procedures
- Clinics & theatre list
- Clinical research including data collection and audit.
- Preparation of abstracts and papers for presentation and publication
Our Team is tight knit and works well together. We have five Upper Limb Consultants, 2 clinical nurse specialists, and a full complement of registrars. There is also a set of junior surgical trainees providing day to day ward care.
The departmental fellows are responsible for the continuing education program for junior doctors, and the research output of the department
The directors of this fellowship program are:
- Mr Mark Falworth
- Ms Deborah Higgs
- Mr Addie Majed
- Mr Will Rudge
- Mr David Butt
Job description
Job responsibilities
This fellowship year will provide specialist training in the following:-
- MDT administration and delivery for tertiary referrals
- Pre and post-op ward rounds
- Surgical multidisciplinary procedures
- Clinics & theatre list
- Clinical research including data collection and audit.
- Preparation of abstracts and papers for presentation and publication
Our Team is tight knit and works well together. We have five Upper Limb Consultants, 2 clinical nurse specialists, and a full complement of registrars. There is also a set of junior surgical trainees providing day to day ward care.
The departmental fellows are responsible for the continuing education program for junior doctors, and the research output of the department
The directors of this fellowship program are:
- Mr Mark Falworth
- Ms Deborah Higgs
- Mr Addie Majed
- Mr Will Rudge
- Mr David Butt
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS(Orth) or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT or CESR (CP); proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview.
- Full GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Previous documented experience in shoulder and elbow surgery, at either Fellowship level or post FRCS Orth level ie ST7/8.
- Clinical audit experience
- Teaching and supporting junior staff
Desirable
- evidence of previous research in shoulder and elbow surgery
- Attendance and participation at BESS meetings
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Strong self-motivation and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Proven interest and ability in shoulder and elbow surgery
Desirable
- Able to work effectively within a team environment and on own initiative.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS(Orth) or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT or CESR (CP); proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview.
- Full GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Previous documented experience in shoulder and elbow surgery, at either Fellowship level or post FRCS Orth level ie ST7/8.
- Clinical audit experience
- Teaching and supporting junior staff
Desirable
- evidence of previous research in shoulder and elbow surgery
- Attendance and participation at BESS meetings
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Strong self-motivation and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Proven interest and ability in shoulder and elbow surgery
Desirable
- Able to work effectively within a team environment and on own initiative.
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).
