Shoulder Elbow Upper Limb Fellow | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in England is offering a one-year specialist clinical fellowship in upper limb surgery commencing on 1 April 2026. The role provides extensive training in advanced shoulder surgery, arthroplasty, and trauma practices. Applicants can expect a supportive and flexible working environment aimed at fostering professional development. Interested candidates must submit their applications by 29 December 2025.

Benefits

First-class development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Support for a healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Ability to perform advanced shoulder arthroscopic surgery and trauma procedures.
• Experience in producing research related to upper limb surgery.

Responsibilities

• Participate in upper limb clinic sessions and various surgical procedures.
• Produce one research paper related to upper limb surgery.

Job description

Fellowship Overview

This one-year specialist clinical fellowship commences on 1 April 2026 and covers the breadth of upper limb surgery, including advanced shoulder arthroscopic surgery, arthroplasty, trauma, and elbow elective and trauma practice.

Training and Experience

The programme includes exposure to shoulder instability procedures (Bankart repair, remplissage, arthroscopic bone block, Latarjet), rotator cuff surgery (arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, allograft augmentation, superior capsule reconstruction, and potential salvage procedures such as tendon transfers), and predominantly primary arthroplasty with a focus on reverse geometry total shoulder replacements. Ample upper‑limb trauma experience will also be provided, covering peri‑articular trauma and related techniques.

Co‑curriculum comprises supervised and independent upper‑limb clinic sessions, supervised operating theatre exposure to open and arthroscopic surgery, educational meetings, and relevant research opportunities. The timetable is predominantly supervised, but independent operating opportunities and flexibility are available to maximise training potential. Fellows will also attend multidisciplinary team meetings, departmental education, and audit programmes.

Research and Development

Fellows are expected to produce one research paper related to upper‑limb surgery and the shoulder unit’s research programme, and may attend cadaveric workshops to familiarise themselves with the latest implants and techniques.

Employment Benefits

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is an inclusive and disability‑confident employer, awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. The Trust provides first‑class development opportunities for all staff, including a broad range of professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training.

Flexible working arrangements are encouraged, with the Trust striving to meet the needs of staff and service users. A healthy work‑life balance is considered essential for both staff wellbeing and patient care.

Applications close on 29 December 2025.