Job summary
NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST
Upper Limb Fellowship
We wish to appoint Senior Fellows for an Upper Limb Fellowship. We have 2 x 6-12 month post.
The post will start in February 2026 for 6-12months.
The appointments are at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre, North Bristol NHS Trust and the University of Bristol Hospital Trust. The post holder will be required to work flexibly within and between departments/Trusts.
Main duties of the job
Hand, Wrist and Elbow Surgery - The post holder will be involved in a busy Hand & Wrist service within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre at North Bristol NHS Trust and University hospital Bristol. The post holder will be responsible to Mr Amirfeyz. They will be expected to have some previous experience in Hand, wrist and elbow surgery. They will be expected to participate in the ongoing research and audit programmes of the department.
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - The post holder will be involved in a busy upper limb service within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre at North Bristol NHS Trust. The post holder will be responsible to Mr Bott, Mr Crowther, Mr Packham and Mr Sarangi. They will be expected to have some previous experience in upper shoulder and elbow surgery. They will be expected to participate in the ongoing research and audit programmes of the department.
There will be an expectation to take on on call commitments and you will be paid accordingly for this.
About us
Orthopaedic services including elective procedures are provided at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre (AOC) at Southmead Hospital. The AOC provides the main elective orthopaedic service for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire and also hosts inpatient surgery for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Healthcare Trust. Five theatres run all day six days a week with 28 consultants operating here. The local catchment population is approximately 500,000 but specialist services are also offered more widely across the region. The upper limb service covers all aspects of upper limb care and accepts tertiary referrals from a wide region. The AOC is a high volume arthroplasty centre undertaking primary and complex revision work. North Bristol Trust is the regional Major Trauma Centre and the fellowship allows exposure to complex acute upper limb trauma as well as late reconstruction for trauma.
Candidates must have, or be eligible for, GMC registration that allows them to work in posts that are not recognised for training. If in a training post this post is recognised for off programme training. Successful candidates will undergo training appraisal and assessment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder should be at the stage of a senior trainee post exam or immediate post CSST.
It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or an equivalent system.
For further information please contact Mr Packham on Iain.Packham@nbt.nhs.uk
North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted
NBT IS COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder should be at the stage of a senior trainee post exam or immediate post CSST.
It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or an equivalent system.
For further information please contact Mr Packham on Iain.Packham@nbt.nhs.uk
North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted
NBT IS COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registrations
Essential
- FRCS (ORTH) or equivalent
- Maintain full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
Training & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of six years postgraduate experience including four years as an orthopaedic trainee in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of upper limb conditions.
Desirable
- Some training in Upper Limb surgery
Further Training, Mgnt, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience in audit projects and written up
Desirable
Research Teaching Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability
- Proven research activity
Desirable
- Proven track record in research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication sklills
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registrations
Essential
- FRCS (ORTH) or equivalent
- Maintain full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
Training & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of six years postgraduate experience including four years as an orthopaedic trainee in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of upper limb conditions.
Desirable
- Some training in Upper Limb surgery
Further Training, Mgnt, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience in audit projects and written up
Desirable
Research Teaching Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability
- Proven research activity
Desirable
- Proven track record in research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication sklills
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
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).
