Clinical Fellow in Hand Surgery

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is inviting applications for a Clinical Fellow in Hand Surgery at the Royal Derby Hospital. This fixed-term position offers substantial clinical duties, opportunities for research, and a supportive environment for professional development. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications and experience in plastic or orthopaedic surgery.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years training in plastic or orthopaedic surgery.
• Completed CCT no more than 6 months prior to commencement.
• Demonstrable log book data to confirm surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Staffing out-patient clinics and elective operating lists.
• Supervise care of trauma patients at Royal Derby Hospital.
• Participate in research projects.

Skills

Surgical experience

Research participation

Education

MBBS or equivalent qualification

FRCS or equivalent in Plastics or Orthopaedics

Full GMC registration with a license to practice

Hand Diploma

Job description

Job summary

Clinical Fellow in Hand Surgery

Applications are invited for a fixed term Clinical Fellowship at the Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Royal Derby Hospital to start August 2025There are currently 11 Consultant Hand Surgeons, 5 Clinical Fellows, 1 Senior Fellow and a Clinical / Research Fellow which has been established through the University of Derby.Approximately 4000 operations are performed each year, with over 7000 new patient attendances through the Centre. All aspects of Hand Surgery injury or disease are treated within the Department.The opportunity for research projects is also available. The Hand Centre has a high academic profile in the field and research projects are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties will involve staffing out-patient clinics and elective operating lists. A wide variety of procedures are performed, including Rheumatoid, Congenital, Brachial Plexus and micro-surgery.

Trauma and elective surgery both take place at the Royal Derby Hospital and considerable operative experience is obtained both supervised and subsequently un-supervised.

In addition to the routine ward rounds, the Hand Fellows are expected to supervise closely the care of the trauma patients at the Royal Derby Hospital including a limited amount of ward duties.

There are peripheral clinics at Ilkeston (Mr. Johnson and Miss Brown), Balderton (Professor Bainbridge), Uttoxeter (Mr Russell), Ashbourne (Mr. Cresswell) as well as Combined Clinics in Rheumatology (Mr Heras Palou).

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£70,425 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-3207111-EW-E

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Job description Job responsibilities

The post is suitable for senior NTN holders in orthopaedics or plastic surgery or those who are post FRCS exam and who have completed their CCT no more than 6 months prior to the commencement of the post.All candidates will need to hold full GMC registration and a license to practice at the time of appointment.

The Postgraduate Dean confirms that these fellowships have the required educational and Deans approval. The Training Programme is equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train flexibly or job share. Approval must be sought from the East Midlands Local Education and Training Board prior to interview and this is subject to availability of suitable training placements. In the event of further training posts (including locums) becoming available prior to interview, short listed candidates may also be considered for these posts.East Midlands Local Education and Training Board is committed to preventing discrimination and promoting equality. All our hospitals are working towards Equal Opportunities with flexible working practices. We aim to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, colour, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion or similar belief, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, trade union membership (or non-membership) or political affiliation.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post is suitable for senior NTN holders in orthopaedics or plastic surgery or those who are post FRCS exam and who have completed their CCT no more than 6 months prior to the commencement of the post.All candidates will need to hold full GMC registration and a license to practice at the time of appointment.

The Postgraduate Dean confirms that these fellowships have the required educational and Deans approval. The Training Programme is equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train flexibly or job share. Approval must be sought from the East Midlands Local Education and Training Board prior to interview and this is subject to availability of suitable training placements. In the event of further training posts (including locums) becoming available prior to interview, short listed candidates may also be considered for these posts.East Midlands Local Education and Training Board is committed to preventing discrimination and promoting equality. All our hospitals are working towards Equal Opportunities with flexible working practices. We aim to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, colour, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion or similar belief, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, trade union membership (or non-membership) or political affiliation.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• FRCS or equivalent in Plastics or Orthopaedics
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice

Desirable

• Hand Diploma

Experience Essential

• Minimum 4 yrs training in plastic or orthopaedic surgery in a specialist/speciality registrar place
• Applicants must have completed their CCT no more than 6 months prior to commencement of their post
• Demonstrable log book data to confirm surgical experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in hand surgery

Academic and Research Essential

• Evidence of research achievements
• Evidence of active participation in audit

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• FRCS or equivalent in Plastics or Orthopaedics
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice

Desirable

• Hand Diploma

Experience Essential

• Minimum 4 yrs training in plastic or orthopaedic surgery in a specialist/speciality registrar place
• Applicants must have completed their CCT no more than 6 months prior to commencement of their post
• Demonstrable log book data to confirm surgical experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in hand surgery

Academic and Research Essential

• Evidence of research achievements
• Evidence of active participation in audit

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)