Senior Clinical Shoulder Fellow in Orthopaedics

University Hospitals Dorset; Poole; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset is inviting applications for a Senior Clinical Shoulder Fellow in Orthopaedics based at Poole Hospital. The 12-month fixed-term post is aimed at surgeons ready to advance their shoulder surgery expertise and participate in joint replacement research, under supervision.

Commencement is anticipated in February 2027, with potential to move or align with service needs. The role is full-time (40 hours/week) within UHD’s Trauma and Orthopaedics unit, in a dynamic NHS

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent required.
• Postgraduate FRCS/MRCS or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration.
• Commitment to continuing postgraduate education and training.
• Evidence of involvement in research or quality improvement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Concentrate on elective shoulder surgery and develop a specialist interest.
• Involved in clinical research related to joint replacement.
• Fellowship includes supervision and potential for academic activity.
• There is no out of hours on-call commitment in the role.

Skills

Shoulder surgery

Workload management

Effective communication

Audit & research

Medical writing

Professional organisation

Education

MBBS

FRCS/MRCS or equivalent

Job description

Senior Clinical Shoulder Fellow in Orthopaedics

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area Trauma and Orthopaedics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (12 Month Fixed Term Senior Clinical Shoulder Fellow) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 153-M3941

Department name 4. UHD - Medical Recruitment Site Poole Hospital Town Poole Salary £76,582 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/10/2026 23:59

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you'll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we're also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

University Hospitals Dorset is looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Shoulder Surgery. The 12 month fellowship is supervised by Mr Rob Moverley and Mr Senthil Muthian.

We are principally recruiting for fellows to commence in Feb 2027 but may consider applicants for future opportunities if deemed suitable at the point of interview.

Main duties of the job

The post will concentrate on elective Shoulder surgery. The post will allow the surgeon to develop a specialist interest in Shoulder surgery and applicants should have either completed or be about to complete their training in this area. The unit is involved in clinical research into joint replacement and the Fellow will be involved in this. There is no out of hours on call commitment.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Working for our organisation

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Winter 2025 when this role and base of work will relocate to Poole Hospital. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Person specification

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

• Principles and practice of shoulder surgery.
• Ability to manage own workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Evidence of technical competence in intermediate level surgery.
• Understands principles of audit.
• Up to date, complete logbook of experience.
• Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
• Audit - Evidence of participation or enthusiasm.
• Some experience of medical writing.
• Contribution to management of professional organisation.

Experience

• Greater than two years orthopaedic registrar level experience including at least 6 months of shoulder surgery
• Minimum 4 months of NHS experience.
• Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects.
• Evidence of participation or enthusiasm of audit.

Interpersonal Skills

• Potential to function successfully under stress and to undertake responsibility.
• Ability to act on own initiative appropriately.

Qualifications and Training

• Basic MBBS or equivalent.
• Postgraduate FRCS / MRCS or equivalent.
• Commitment to continuing postgraduate education and training.
• Ability to organise own learning.

Other

• Full Registration with GMC.
• Understands principles and theory of research/QI, evidence of enthusiasm or participation in research or QI.
• Able to speak English as necessary for the role

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.