Job summary
We currently have a Fellowship post in shoulder and elbow reconstruction surgery available from October 2025 for 12 months, this position is a post-CCT position. Applicants should have grounding in shoulder and elbow reconstruction surgery. This 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 ideal for surgeons pursuing a sub -specialist career.
The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge both clinically and surgically over the 1 year fellowship. The fellow will also develop sufficient knowledge and leadership in order to take a leading role as Consultant in a department dealing with complex revision shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, During the course of the fellowship emphasis will be given to many facets of the job; not just the technical aspects of surgery and performance of outpatient clinics, but also on team working, coordination, and management including discharge planning etc.
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 our Stanmore & Bolsover 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:-
1. MDT administration and delivery for tertiary referrals
2. Pre and post-op ward rounds
3. Surgical multidisciplinary procedures
4. Clinics & theatre list
5. Clinical research including data collection and audit.
6. Preparation of abstracts and papers for presentation and publication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
7. FRCS(Orth) or equivalent.
8. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT or CESR (CP) proposed; CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview.
Experience
Essential
9. Previous documented experience in shoulder and elbow surgery, at either fellowship level or post-FRCS Orth level ie ST7/8.
10. Clinical audit experience.
11. Teaching and supporting junior staff.
Desirable
12. Evidence of previous research in shoulder and elbow surgery.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
13. Strong self-motivation and organisational skills.
14. Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
15. Proven interest and ability in shoulder and elbow surgery.
Desirable
16. Able to work effectively within a team environment and on own initiative.
Other requirements
Essential
17. Full GMC registration.
Desirable
18. Attendance and participation at BESS meetings.