Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to undertaken established, well regarded Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowships. Internationally renowned as a crucible of Orthopaedics, Liverpool was the home of the pioneers of orthopaedics and trauma surgery, Hugh Owen-Thomas, Robert Jones and Thomas Porter McMurray. The successful candidate will join a team of Orthopaedic professionals who remain committed to that culture of innovation today.
The department has over 50 Consultant Surgeons covering the full range of Trauma & Orthopaedics, making it one of the largest UK centres. It is a tertiary referral centre for all sub-specialities except spinal services. It is the Level One Major Trauma Centre for Cheshire, Merseyside and the Isle of Man. All the surgeons are passionate about what they do and keen to develop you and your knowledge.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at Aintree University Hospital, our trauma site. Day to day work will be varied including outpatient clinics and theatre sessions. We encourage trainees to operate under supportive supervision to develop their surgical skills. A number of the consultants are deeply involved in educational roles all the way from undergraduate level to registrar level and pride themselves on training the next generation of surgeons.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Trauma & Orthopaedic team at the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group. This is a 12-month contract from August 2025.
The goal of the Fellowship is to take a peri-CCT, or equivalent, Orthopaedic Surgeon and, in a twelve-month training programme, take them to a level at which they are capable of an independent practice in orthopaedics, specialising in trauma surgery.
These fellowships are recognised for training and are aimed at peri-CCT, or equivalent, candidates wishing to gain further experience in Trauma Surgery, with a view to seeking a consultant post with this specialist interest. Service development may involve some alteration in the program during the attachment.
The post supports the clinical activity of the Trauma Team. There is on-call commitment including weekend operating. The candidate will have time for research. The post offers directly supervised operating with Consultant support to practise acquired surgical skills.
The Major Trauma Fellow takes part in the general registrar on call. This is a 1 in 20 on call which includes resident day and night on calls at the Aintree site. There are also resident days and non resident night on calls covering the Central Liverpool site. This post therefore attracts a weekend allowance of 5%; a night premium with allowance for leave; and an availability uplift of 8%
Teaching sessions will involve case conference and teaching sessions. The fellows will be expected to attend national Trauma conferences and present research work at national and/ or international meetings. There will be regular assignment of seminal literature to read and learn.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Trauma & Orthopaedic team at the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group. This is a 12-month contract from August 2025.
The goal of the Fellowship is to take a peri-CCT, or equivalent, Orthopaedic Surgeon and, in a twelve-month training programme, take them to a level at which they are capable of an independent practice in orthopaedics, specialising in trauma surgery.
These fellowships are recognised for training and are aimed at peri-CCT, or equivalent, candidates wishing to gain further experience in Trauma Surgery, with a view to seeking a consultant post with this specialist interest. Service development may involve some alteration in the program during the attachment.
The post supports the clinical activity of the Trauma Team. There is on-call commitment including weekend operating. The candidate will have time for research. The post offers directly supervised operating with Consultant support to practise acquired surgical skills.
The Major Trauma Fellow takes part in the general registrar on call. This is a 1 in 20 on call which includes resident day and night on calls at the Aintree site. There are also resident days and non resident night on calls covering the Central Liverpool site. This post therefore attracts a weekend allowance of 5%; a night premium with allowance for leave; and an availability uplift of 8%
Teaching sessions will involve case conference and teaching sessions. The fellows will be expected to attend national Trauma conferences and present research work at national and/ or international meetings. There will be regular assignment of seminal literature to read and learn.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- FRCS Tr&Orth (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing medical education.
Teaching & training Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Clinical Governance experience
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance
Management Experience
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Audit Experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Evidence of audit completed
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
Research Experience
Essential
- Understanding principles of research
- Proven track record in research
- Publication of research.
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research
IT Skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. word, excel, access & powerpoint
- Ability to use patient information systems
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
- Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
- bility to work as part of a multi professional team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- FRCS Tr&Orth (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing medical education.
Teaching & training Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Clinical Governance experience
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance
Management Experience
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Audit Experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Evidence of audit completed
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
Research Experience
Essential
- Understanding principles of research
- Proven track record in research
- Publication of research.
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research
IT Skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. word, excel, access & powerpoint
- Ability to use patient information systems
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
- Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
- bility to work as part of a multi professional team
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).
