Hand and Wrist Fellowship (Senior Clinical Fellow)

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow for a Hand and Wrist Fellowship. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing care in a busy department. The successful candidate will manage a variety of hand and wrist cases, engage in research, and contribute to teaching junior staff. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive learning environment, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their skills in a specialist field. Join a diverse workforce dedicated to making a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in hand surgery and involvement in research and teaching.
• MBBS, MRCS, and FRCS qualifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage hand and wrist surgery cases in outpatient and operating theatre.
• Participate in research and present cases at academic meetings.

Skills

Hand Surgery Experience

Teaching experience

Research skills

Publications and Presentations

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCS or equivalent

FRCS (orth) or FRCS(Plast) or equivalent

Registered/applying for The BSSH Diploma in hand surgery

Tools

ATLS

Hand and Wrist Fixation course

Job description

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support.

Hand and Wrist Fellowship (Senior Clinical Fellow)

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area Hand & Wrist Surgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 6 months (Fixed term: 6 months) Hours Full time - 48 hours per week Job ref 289-PCD-SCF-119-A

Site Chelsea & Westminster Hospital Town London Salary £41,750 - £64,288 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/02/2025 23:59

Job overview

Applications are invited for our Hand and Wrist Fellowship posts commencing:

The Hand and Wrist Fellows are part of the multidisciplinary Hand Team within a busy, dynamic and friendly department. We encourage a learning environment, with regular MDT and specialist Radiology meetings and support for taking the BSSH Hand Surgery Diploma. There are numerous BSSH approved tutors who can help and guide your preparation for the exam. We also encourage your involvement in audit and research and expect the successful candidates to present and publish such work carried out in the Unit.

This post does not have specific Royal College or Postgraduate approval; however prospective Deanery approval can be sought. This post would suit a senior Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgery trainee who is developing an interest in hand and wrist surgery and would like further experience in this specialist field. We welcome applicants from overseas.

The successful candidates will be exposed to a broad spectrum of elective hand and wrist surgery. There will also be exposure to a large volume of hand and wrist trauma including soft tissue reconstruction and complex wrist cases.

Main duties of the job

Roles and responsibilities

• Management of hand and wrist surgery cases in the outpatient setting (supervised)
• Management of hand and wrist surgery cases in the operating theatre (supervised)
• Presentation of cases at the weekly academic meeting
• Ward round review of in-patients and their on-going care
• Research involving hand and wrist surgery-based studies
• Teaching of junior staff
• Participation in daily morning trauma meetings

The job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.

All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is not a training post and does not have specific Royal College or Postgraduate approval; however prospective Deanery, SAC + PMETB approval can be sought. This post would suit a senior orthopaedic trainee who is developing an interest in hand and wrist surgery and would like further experience in this specialist field. We would welcome applicants from overseas.

There will be an emphasis on more orthopaedic procedures (arthroscopic wrist surgery, joint replacements, carpal instability) on the elective side but equal exposure to soft tissue/plastics procedures on the trauma side (flexor tendons, nerve repairs, soft tissue reconstruction).

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCS or equivalent
• FRCS (orth) or FRCS(Plast) or equivalent
• Registered/ applying for The BSSH Diploma in hand surgery or the European equivalent

Experience

• Hand Surgery Experience
• Publications/ Presentations/ Audits
• Teaching experience
• Hand and Wrist Fixation course
• ATLS

Important

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeons on 020 3315 5376.