About this role
Job summary Junior Surgical Fellow in Trauma & Related Services (T&O, Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery, MTC, Elective Orthopaedics)
We are inviting applications to fill our Junior Surgical Fellow vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Trauma & Related Services. This post will commence beginning of August and is fixed term for 24 months and the postholder will work for 6 months in each specialty.
Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date.
*PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS*
Main duties of the job Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTHT) has developed these high quality and exciting posts, which have been designed primarily for trainees who have successfully completed their FY2 placements (or equivalent) and wish to complete a Core Surgical Training equivalent within surgery.
We envisage these roles as being an ideal stepping stone for trainees between their FY2 and specialty training posts in Trauma & Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery and Vascular Surgery. These posts offer a unique opportunity for applicants to develop their surgical skills, alongside experience in other areas, such as research and quality/service improvement. Our posts combine education and career development with practical, patient facing care.
The post holders will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and Chapel Allerton Hospital (CAH)
The Leeds General Infirmary and Chapel Allerton Hospital are part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals which is one the largest teaching hospital Trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Charlotte Tunstall Position: Major Trauma & Upper Limb Consultant Email: [email protected]
Why you should join our Team
The Fellowship will commence in August 2026 and has a duration of 24 months and the postholder will work for 6 months in each specialty. Each postholder will be assigned an Educational Supervisor who will help to set out their goals for the duration of the Fellowship and make sure they are progressing over time. Also a Clinical Supervisor who will be responsible for their day to day clinical and surgical development.
What you will bring to the role:
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
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Experience Essential
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)