About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Fellow in Trauma & Limb Reconstruction, to commence in August 2027 for 6 months.
This job is suitable for a post-FRCS (Orth) or post-CCT trainee who is looking for experience in the field of complex trauma and limb reconstruction, and is committed to a career in this field.
Main duties of the job The Fellow will play a crucial role in the limb reconstruction team, covering elective theatre sessions, outpatient clinics and ward work. This will involve complex acute trauma and post-traumatic conditions such as bone infection, non-union and deformity correction. This does not involve pelvic & ace tabular surgery, although there may be the opportunity to get involved in this if desired. A crucial element of the role will be liaising with other specialties, such as plastic surgery & microbiology, in the day to day management of complex trauma cases.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description Job responsibilities Interested applicants are invited to contact the named consultant above for a discussion about this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Medical Degree from a recognised University MRCS or equivalent FRCS on commencement ATLS or European Trauma Course qualification
Experience Essential
A minimum of 3 years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) or equivalent experience or competencies 12 months experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics with acute on-call commitments
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)