Clinical Fellow in Congenital Hand & Limb Surgery

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in the UK is seeking an experienced Clinical Fellow in Congenital Hand & Limb Surgery for a 6-month fixed term post starting from August 2026. The successful candidate will gain exposure to paediatric congenital hand surgery, manage cases, and participate in research. This role provides excellent training opportunities in a supportive environment, with flexible working arrangements and assistance in finding accommodation.

Benefits

Flexible working

Childcare help

Training and development opportunities

Assistance with accommodation

Qualifications

• At least 4 completed years' experience in Specialty training at SpR level or equivalent.
• Experience of teaching and presenting.
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage hand surgery cases and conduct related research.
• Participate in plastic surgical cases.
• Ensure continuity of care for hand surgery patients.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Microsurgical skills

Ability to maintain working relations

Decision making ability

Long standing interest in hand surgery

Education

Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration or equivalent

MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent

Higher degree - MSc or related discipline

Job description

Go back Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow in Congenital Hand & Limb Surgery

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Clinical Fellow in Congenital Hand Surgery

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.

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.

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

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 us

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.

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.

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.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

All applicants must return their application forms electronically via NHS Jobs. To apply please click the apply for this job option, specifying your preferred start date.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always one team
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
• Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• FRCS (Plast) or equivalent or intention to acquire FRCS(Plast) or equivalent in relevant specialty
• Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
• Previous Research and Publications in Hand Surgery
• Orthopaedic Upper Limb Training

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with clear presentation skills and computer skills including database work
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues under pressure
• Ability to prioritise clinical needs and make decisions with effective judgement
• Plastic surgical skills acquired in a recognised teaching post including microsurgical skills
• Decision making ability with effective judgement
• Long standing interest in hand surgery
• Training in child protection
• Practical procedures and other relevant experience

Experience/Knowledge

• At least 4 completed years\' experience in Speciality training at SpR level or equivalent
• Experience of teaching and presenting
• Personal experience of audit activities
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance
• Up to date plastic and specifically hand surgery knowledge
• Clinical experience in craniofacial surgery
• Published relevant research in peer reviewed journals
• Previous experience in management of fixators

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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£52,291 to £67,610 a yearpro rata, per annum