Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow post in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery starting from 1st October 2025 for 12 months.
Our Senior Fellow Posts are all full-time posts at 48 hours per week; this includes time each week for research and quality improvement projects as well as traditional teaching. Allocated research time may be increased to meet the needs of our fellows should they undertake more extensive projects in discussion with the fellowship supervisors. The post holder will have limited on-call duties at the Level 1 MTC at RSCH and will therefore be expected to be up to date with the management of complex trauma. Possession of FRCS (T&O) and ATLS is a requirement for the post.
Main duties of the job
This job will include adult elective and trauma practice within the hand unit at UHS (East). The post holder will work closely with Mrs Lisa Leonard (lead), Ms Laura Hamilton, Ms Riem Johnson, Mr Simon Bellringer and Ms Fiona Bintcliffe (Consultant Orthopaedic Hand Surgeons).
The Hand Fellow together with up to two Orthopaedic Specialist Registrars will have responsibility for overseeing care of patients under the care of the Unit. The post holder will be closely supervised in outpatients and in the operating theatre. It is expected that over the tenure of the post the successful candidate will undertake an increasing level of independent practise dependent upon progress.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Hand Fellow is a post-CCT role preparing the surgeon for a job as a Consultant in Hand & Wrist surgery. The Fellow will work with the hand team to manage all aspects of hand and wrist surgery in this busy tertiary referral centre. All hand trauma is managed by the orthopaedic hand team, including soft tissue nerve injuries and complex polytrauma. The department is also a tertiary referral centre for complex elective hand patients, including tendon transfers and all forms of arthroplasty. The Fellow will be a part-time member of the Registrar on-call rota for the Major Trauma Centre. They should therefore have up to date ATLS and have experience working with major trauma. The Fellow will be expected to lead the other hand Registrars and co-ordinate teaching and research projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Hand Fellow is a post-CCT role preparing the surgeon for a job as a Consultant in Hand & Wrist surgery. The Fellow will work with the hand team to manage all aspects of hand and wrist surgery in this busy tertiary referral centre. All hand trauma is managed by the orthopaedic hand team, including soft tissue nerve injuries and complex polytrauma. The department is also a tertiary referral centre for complex elective hand patients, including tendon transfers and all forms of arthroplasty. The Fellow will be a part-time member of the Registrar on-call rota for the Major Trauma Centre. They should therefore have up to date ATLS and have experience working with major trauma. The Fellow will be expected to lead the other hand Registrars and co-ordinate teaching and research projects.
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Valid Advance Trauma Life Support Certificate (ATLS)
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6 as a minimum
- Completion of FRCS(Orth) or equivalent
Desirable
- Certificate of completion of Training (CCT)
- Demonstrate interest in hand and wrist surgery
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical Governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Valid Advance Trauma Life Support Certificate (ATLS)
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6 as a minimum
- Completion of FRCS(Orth) or equivalent
Desirable
- Certificate of completion of Training (CCT)
- Demonstrate interest in hand and wrist surgery
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical Governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
