Clinical Fellow in Hand Surgery

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust invites applications for a fixed-term Clinical Fellowship at the Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Royal Derby Hospital. This role offers extensive operative experience in hand surgery, alongside opportunities for professional development and research. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team committed to providing excellent patient care and advancing clinical practice.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Medical degree and completion of foundation training.
• Experience in surgical procedures, especially in hand surgery.
• Ability to supervise trauma patient care.

Responsibilities

• Staff outpatient clinics and elective operating lists.
• Supervise trauma patient care and ward duties.
• Participate in research opportunities and clinical trials.

Skills

Clinical duties

Surgical procedures

Supervision of trauma care

Education

Medical degree

Fellowship training in hand surgery

Job description

Applications are invited for a fixed-term Clinical Fellowship at the Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Royal Derby Hospital, starting August 2025.

The department comprises 11 Consultant Hand Surgeons, 5 Clinical Fellows, 1 Senior Fellow, and a Clinical/Research Fellow established through the University of Derby. Annually, approximately 4,000 operations are performed, with over 7,000 new patient attendances. The department manages all aspects of hand injury and disease.

Research opportunities are available, with the Hand Centre holding a high academic profile in the field. Clinical duties include staffing outpatient clinics and elective operating lists, with procedures ranging from Rheumatoid to Congenital, Brachial Plexus, and micro-surgery.

Both trauma and elective surgeries are conducted at Royal Derby Hospital, providing extensive operative experience, supervised and unsupervised. Hand Fellows are expected to supervise trauma patient care, including ward duties. Peripheral clinics are held at Ilkeston, Balderton, Uttoxeter, Ashbourne, and in Rheumatology clinics.

The Trust is committed to supporting the community’s health through its core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence.

In Return, We Offer:

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to integration and beyond
• Staff benefits such as employee assistance, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes

Key Facts:

• Average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily
• Fourth busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England
• Approximately 2,077 patients seen weekly in outpatient clinics
• Over 33,700 planned surgical operations last year across 57 theatres
• More than 140 elective procedures performed daily
• Research-active University Hospital with diverse clinical trial opportunities

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Chris Parker
• Job Title: Hand Unit Coordinator
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Clinical Lead: Mr. Peter Russell