SC223725 - Senior Clinical Fellow ST3+ (Upper Limb)

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in Scotland is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Orthopaedics to join the Elective Orthopaedic Unit at Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen. This role offers the opportunity to develop surgical and clinical skills in shoulder surgery. The successful candidate must hold a GMC licence and demonstrate knowledge of the UK health system. The closing date for applications is Sunday 21st September 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the UK health system.
• Hold a GMC licence to practise before starting.
• Previous experience in shoulder surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop surgical and clinical skills at the Elective Orthopaedic Unit.
• Collaborate with Consultants and Physiotherapy colleagues.
• Engage in audit and research activities.

Skills

Knowledge of the UK health system

Surgical skills

Clinical skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC

Job description

Overview

NHS Grampian

Senior Clinical Fellow in Orthopaedics ST3+ – Upper Limb

SC223725

Applications are invited for the above post, available with immediate effect until August 2026. Applications with a start date of February 2026 will also be considered.

This post is aimed at Senior Trainees (post-FRCS) who wish to gain further experience in the subspecialty of shoulder surgery. The post will be based at the Elective Orthopaedic Unit at Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen. You will be given ample opportunity to develop your surgical and clinical skills, as well as protected time for audit and research. There are no on-call requirements for these posts, although participation in the trauma on-call rota may be available on request at nearby Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will work closely with four elective shoulder Consultants and Physiotherapy colleagues. Opportunities for independent operating are likely to be available to suitably qualified candidates.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the UK health system.

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org

These posts do not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.

Informal enquiries can be made to Mr Scott Barker, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, on 01224 556451.

Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No. Closing date Sunday 21st September 2025.

Please note that this post may close early due to volume of applications.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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