Senior Clinical Fellowship In Shoulder and Elbow

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is inviting applications for a Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship aimed at senior trainees seeking specialist experience before a Consultant post. Ideal candidates will have passed their FRCS (Tr & Orth), hold a CCT, and have at least 12 months of experience in Shoulder and Elbow posts. The Fellowship focuses on supervised operating sessions and clinical work in outpatient settings, and involves training Junior Medical Staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in Shoulder and Elbow posts at SpR level.
• Experience in independent clinical work in outpatients and the operating theatre.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular Orthopaedic outpatient clinics.
• Undertake operating sessions as needed.
• Supervise treatment of patients.
• Participate in clinical audits.
• Train and supervise Junior Medical Staff.

Skills

Shoulder and Elbow surgery

Clinical independence

Patient supervision

Education

FRCS (Tr & Orth) examination or equivalent

CCT in relevant specialty

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for the post of Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, covering University Hospital Coventry and Hospital of St Cross Rugby. The Fellowship is designed for senior experienced trainees who have passed their FRCS (Tr & Orth) examination or equivalent, gained their CCT and who wish to gain specialist surgical experience prior to a Consultant post. Specialist knowledge in the field of Shoulder and Elbow surgery is required (minimum of 12 months in Shoulder and Elbow posts at SpR level) and the fellow will be expected to undertake some independent clinical work in outpatients and the operating theatre. However, the popularity of the Fellowship is based on the volume of supervised operating the Fellow undertakes along with the specialist Shoulder and Elbow Trauma component.

Responsibilities

• Regular Orthopaedic outpatient clinics at UH Coventry and St Cross Rugby Hospitals.
• Operating sessions as required.
• Supervising the treatment of patients in UH Coventry and at St Cross Rugby Hospital.
• Carrying our regular ward rounds as appropriate.
• Participation in clinical audit.
• Active involvement in the training and supervision of Junior Medical Staff on ward rounds, in theatre and in clinics, including the teaching of medical and nursing students.

Qualifications

• FRCS (Tr & Orth) examination or equivalent.
• CCT and at least 12 months of shoulder and elbow posts at SpR level.
• Experience in independent clinical work in outpatients and the operating theatre.