Job summary The Nottingham Shoulder & Elbow Unit invites applications for a Post-CCT Fellows for twelve months commencing in August 2026. Applicants will also be considered for future start dates The Nottingham Shoulder & Elbow Unit (NSEU) has run a fellowship since 1993 and many past fellows have become national leaders in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. NSEU currently has 4 Consultant Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. Mr Paul Manning, Mr John Geoghegan, Mr Rafik Fanous and Mr Ben Gooding. Applicant Requirements - The applicants must be registered with the GMC on the Specialist Register (hold a CCT in trauma and orthopaedics) at the time of commencing the fellowship. Applications are welcomed from trainees working towards CCT at the time of interview. They must be contactable via a UK Mobile phone during their appointment. Main duties of the job In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. The fellowship offers advanced training across the breadth of shoulder and elbow surgery including the management of complex shoulder fractures, primary and revision arthroplasty of the shoulder & elbow. The unit is involved in a growing number of NIHR projects and is developing a research support unit for elective orthopaedics. There will be 3 parts to the fellowship; 1: Advanced Training in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and clinical decision making. 2: Research into the outcomes from shoulder and elbow treatment. The appointee will be expected to produce at least 2 published research papers from their one year appointment, and present work at national and international meetings. The appointee will be involved in the ongoing recruitment and management of the NIHR projects and will be expected to set up and complete new research ideas. 3: Leadership, management & teaching skills. Leadership skills will be developed and encouraged. Teaching of junior trainees, allied health professionals and medical students is expected. About us Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is the country's fourth largest acute teaching trust. It was established on 1 April 2006 following the merger of Nottingham City Hospital and the Queen's Medical Centre. We established the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre (MTC) at NUH on April 1st 2012. We provide acute and specialist services to 2.5 million people within Nottingham and surrounding communities from the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and the City Hospital campuses. We deal with a combination of complex tertiary referral cases and routine operations. They host the East Midlands Specialist Orthopaedic Network for elbow arthroplasty and complex and revision shoulder arthroplasty. The consultants are also responsible for tertiary referrals of complex fracture surgery and work in conjunction with the east midlands major trauma centre including running the acute shoulder and elbow clinics. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £70,425 a year MT05 per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 164-7007209 Job locations Nottingham City Hospital Campus Nottingham NG5 1PB Job description Job responsibilities The fellowship offers advanced training across the breadth of shoulder and elbow surgery including, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy for the full details, alongside the timetables. Job description Job responsibilities The fellowship offers advanced training across the breadth of shoulder and elbow surgery including, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy for the full details, alongside the timetables. Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards Training & Qualifications Essential GMC Registration MRCS (or equivalent) FRCS (Tr & Orth) Experience Essential Previous registrar level experience in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery CCT in Trauma & Orthopaedics Team Working Essential Demonstrates ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Research Essential Participation in research/ audit projects Desirable National/ international presentations Publications relevant to shoulder & elbow surgery Other Essential Commitment to a future consultant career is shoulder and elbow as a subspecialty Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards Training & Qualifications Essential GMC Registration MRCS (or equivalent) FRCS (Tr & Orth) Experience Essential Previous registrar level experience in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery CCT in Trauma & Orthopaedics Team Working Essential Demonstrates ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Research Essential Participation in research/ audit projects Desirable National/ international presentations Publications relevant to shoulder & elbow surgery Other Essential Commitment to a future consultant career is shoulder and elbow as a subspecialty 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Nottingham City Hospital Campus Nottingham NG5 1PB Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)