Clinical Fellow in Congenital Hand & Limb Surgery

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric hospital in central London is seeking an experienced registrar to join their specialist congenital hand surgical team for a 6-month fixed-term position starting in August 2026. The role involves managing hand surgery cases and participating in research, alongside flexible working and excellent training opportunities. The successful candidate will gain exposure to congenital hand surgery and other plastic cases, within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Help with childcare

Excellent training and development opportunities

Support finding accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in hand surgery and related research.
• Ability to participate in a range of plastic surgical cases.
• Interest in congenital hand surgery and vascular malformations.

Responsibilities

• Manage hand surgery cases and undertake research.
• Participate in the hospital's plastic surgery cases as needed.
• Gain experience in pediatric congenital hand surgery.

Job description

Overview

The post will have primary responsibility for the management of the hand surgery cases and for undertaking hand surgery research and is a point of continuity for hand surgery care within the Trust. The postholder is, of course, free to participate in any other plastic surgical cases that he has a particular interest in and will be encouraged to do so, providing that this is not to the detriment of hand surgery patients. Previously orthopaedic trainees have been considered and appointed to the post, providing they fulfil the criteria and the orthopaedic department have been willing for them to join them on an ad-hoc basis.

About the hospital

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation is a leading paediatric centre in the UK and globally. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialties at tertiary care level. In association with the Institute of Child Health there are opportunities for research, training and development in all aspects of health & disease in children.

What we are offering

We are looking for 1 experienced registrar to join our fantastic specialist congenital hand surgical team for a 6 month fixed term post starting from August 2026 and February 2027.

Role details

The hospital provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialities at tertiary care level. In association with the Institute of Child Health there are opportunities for research, training and development in all aspects of health & disease in children.

The successful candidate will gain experience in and exposure to paediatric congenital hand surgery including vascular malformations, but not brachial plexus or trauma, as well as general plastics cases.

Location and support

Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.

Diversity and inclusion

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we\'ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Open environment and networks

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women\'s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

Our commitment

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.