SC223725 - Senior Clinical Fellow ST3+ (Upper Limb)

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Aberdeen City is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Orthopaedics to develop skills in shoulder surgery. This role involves collaboration with consultants and physiotherapy colleagues, with opportunities for independent operating. Candidates must be fully registered with the GMC and understand the UK health system. Apply by 21 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC.
• Knowledge of the UK health system is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in shoulder surgery.
• Contribute to audit and research activities.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of the UK health system

Surgical skills in shoulder surgery

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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include developing and applying skills in shoulder surgery, contributing to elective and study-related work, and engaging in audit and research activities. The post will involve collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and potential opportunities for independent operating for suitably qualified candidates.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post).
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK health system.
• These posts do not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.

Informal Enquiries

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

Application Process and Key Dates

Apply for this post by visiting and search for the above Ref No. Closing date Sunday 21 September 2025. Please note that this post may close early due to volume of applications. Do not upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.

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Equal Opportunity and About NHS Grampian

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to nurture a positive culture guided by NHS and Social Care values.

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