Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics: Shoulder & Upper Limb

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Trust in the UK seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics focusing on shoulder and upper limb. This full-time fixed-term position, starting in August 2026, offers extensive training opportunities and responsibilities such as conducting outpatient clinics, assisting in surgeries, and supervising junior staff. Candidates must have completed surgical training, hold an FRCS(Orth) or equivalent, and possess full GMC registration to be eligible. The role supports career progression into Consultant positions, backed by the BOA Future Leaders Programme.

Qualifications

• Completed higher surgical training in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
• Possession of the FRCS(Orth) or equivalent.
• Eligible for entry on to the UK Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient clinics under consultant supervision.
• Assist in surgeries and conduct independent operations.
• Run the upper limb trauma service.
• Supervise junior medical staff.

Skills

Surgical training in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Experience in shoulder and upper limb subspecialty

Leadership skills

Education

FRCS(Orth) or equivalent

CCT eligibility

Full GMC registration

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow (post – CCT) – Trauma & Orthopaedics: Shoulder & Upper Limb Eligible for BOA Future Leaders’ Fellowship Programme

A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Full Time Fixed Term 12 months commencing August 2026.

This post would be suitable for individuals who are seeking a career as a specialist shoulder surgeon and has an excellent track record of candidates progressing to Consultant posts in the UK and overseas. Candidates should have completed higher surgical training in Trauma and Orthopaedics including relevant experience in the subspecialty of shoulder and upper limb. Possession of the FRCS(Orth) or equivalent and full GMC registration are essential. Candidates must have achieved the CCT and be eligible for entry on to the UK Specialist Register prior to commencement of the post. Individuals who do not possess FRCS(Orth) or equivalent and a CCT need not apply.

This post will work alongside our current Shoulder & Elbow consultants, Mr Patel and Mr Little.

The post will have a fixed-term tenure of 12 months. The post offers instruction in the management of patients with a range of shoulder and upper limb problems and exposure to surgery from basic to complex including arthroscopic reconstruction, primary and complex arthroplasty, trauma and post-trauma reconstruction. The post provides ample training opportunities in surgery of the shoulder, elbow and upper limb. The post holder will be expected to complete a service improvement project and participate actively in audit, research and teaching. The post holder’s duties will include delivering care for patients under the care of the Shoulder and upper limb service, providing support to junior medical staff and receiving support and training from Consultant staff. Specific responsibilities will include overseeing the upper limb trauma service as well as the outcomes programme for shoulder and elbow surgery.

The successful applicant will be eligible to apply for the BOA Future Leaders Programme. All BOA Leadership Fellows must be members of the BOA, or join prior to commencing the scheme. The programme cost for 2025-26 is £3960/- (including VAT) and may be subject to change. Two thirds of the cost is met by the host Trust whilst the Future Leader Fellow will be responsible for one third of the cost (this does not include travel and accommodation costs).

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute Trust with 768 beds and hosts the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC) and provides a growing specialist orthopaedic service for the South West London and Surrey area.

SWLEOC is one of the largest elective hubs of its kind in the UK and is well recognised as a centre of excellence and an exemplar during the post‑pandemic recovery.

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Conducting outpatient clinics (seeing a mixture of new and follow‑up patients) under supervision of the consultant and independently.
• Assisting in the operating theatres and conducting parallel lists with the consultant when appropriate. The timetable will include the equivalent of 3-4 clinics and 3-4 operating lists per week. There will be opportunities for supervised and independent operating commensurate with skills.
• Running the upper limb trauma service, ensuring patients are appropriately prioritised for surgery in close co‑operation with the Trauma co‑ordinators and developing referral pathways for upper limb trauma.
• Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting and referred to the subspecialty. Supervising the foundation doctors, core trainees (or junior fellows) and SpRs in the day‑to‑day management of Upper Limb Elective and emergency orthopaedic inpatients.
• The postholder will be on‑call 1:12 weekend rota.
• The post‑holder will assist in a weekly fracture clinic.

This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Nov 2025.