Job summary
This fellowship is an Advanced Surgical Training Fellowship. It is suitable for a post-Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) surgeon with FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) or equivalent for overseas applicants, wishing to gain further experience in planned and traumatic shoulder and elbow surgery. For applicants in training, applications must be accompanied by the written approval of the candidate's Postgraduate Dean and Director of Training.
Candidates will be expected to retain their own training number and will need to apply for unpaid leave for out of programme training from their current deanery. Applications are invited from individuals who have attained their CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
The applicant would be expected to have had previous experience in upper limb surgery. Full GMC registration and licence to practice in the UK is required. The post holder would also be expected to participate in the on-call rota as required.
This post is for 12 month period starting in February 2026
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be working with two Upper Limb Consultants - Mr Brookes-Fazakerley and Mr Robinson.
The Fellow will assist in fracture clinics and elective orthopaedic clinics and, if appropriate, will have "supervised" solo new and follow up clinics. When service provision demands a degree of upper limb fracture and elective clinic cross-cover may be required.
The Fellow will be in trauma and elective theatre approximately 4-5 sessions per week and, depending on their experience, they will be performing procedures in supervised and also, if appropriate, on tandem theatre lists to prepare for independent practice. This will increase as the Fellow's experience and operative independence increases. Exposure to general trauma including hip fracture management will also be provided. There is flexibility within the job plan for exposure general trauma along with hand & wrist surgery.
1 session per week is allocated for clinically based research and there will be a Consultant appointed to supervise and facilitate this.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Fellow position available at WUTH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Fellow position available at WUTH
Person Specification
Qualifications/Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible to reside & work in the UK
- FRCS (T&O) or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- CCT Trauma and Orthopaedics
Experience
Essential
- Good experience in the generality of orthopaedic surgery
Desirable
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of Trauma and Orthopaedics and evidence of an understanding of its application
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help and able to prioritise clinical need
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings
- Experience in the generality of Upper Limb Orthopaedics
- Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job
Desirable
- A focus on shoulder an elbow surgery
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching junior doctors and medical students
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics
Probity
Essential
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients/colleagues
- Always considers patient's preferences when discussing treatment options
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patient. Practice shared decision making
- Capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making
Personal Skills
Essential
- Capacity to work co-operatively, effectively and flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team, and demonstrates leadership when appropriate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions
- Capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline.
- Understanding of the importance of information technology
- Able to adapt and work with the Trust to deliver improved patient care
- Promotes equality & diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications/Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible to reside & work in the UK
- FRCS (T&O) or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- CCT Trauma and Orthopaedics
Experience
Essential
- Good experience in the generality of orthopaedic surgery
Desirable
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of Trauma and Orthopaedics and evidence of an understanding of its application
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help and able to prioritise clinical need
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings
- Experience in the generality of Upper Limb Orthopaedics
- Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job
Desirable
- A focus on shoulder an elbow surgery
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching junior doctors and medical students
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics
Probity
Essential
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients/colleagues
- Always considers patient's preferences when discussing treatment options
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patient. Practice shared decision making
- Capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making
Personal Skills
Essential
- Capacity to work co-operatively, effectively and flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team, and demonstrates leadership when appropriate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions
- Capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline.
- Understanding of the importance of information technology
- Able to adapt and work with the Trust to deliver improved patient care
- Promotes equality & diversity
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).
