Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Grade
- Senior Fellow
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed-term: 6 with the view to extend)
- Hours
- 40 hours per week (Full-time)
- Job ref
- 193-MS1992PCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £61,825 - £70,425 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Hand Fellow - Trauma & Orthopaedic Department
Senior Fellow
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job overview
This is a 6-12 month fixed term appointment for a post-CCT Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in Hand and Wrist surgery at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The post is being advertised to start in August 2026 (potentially sooner).
Orthopaedic Upper Limb Service, including contribution to the development of these services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
The appointee will become part of the existing team to provide specialist care to this growing population of patients and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow is expected to actively participate in, initiate and continue research / quality improvement projects within the unit (both prospective and retrospective research). They will also be expected to complete projects and present and publish the results.
The post offers exposure to high volume elective and trauma cases. There are two dedicated hand trauma lists each week. In addition, there are opportunities to treat general trauma cases as part of the on-call system.
The fellow will be part of the on-call rota at middle grade level including nights and week-ends.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006 and was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust is Reading’s biggest employer and may form the central hospital for one of the country’s new medical schools.
The Trust is beginning a major modernisation of its services and its buildings. Our dual objective is to develop and deliver outstanding NHS services that are fit for the future, and to play a greater part in the growth and development of our local economy.
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our most recent CQC inspection we have been rated as ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting we have made significant improvements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical duties will include outpatient clinics, formal ward round and three to four operating sessions. The aim will be for the successful applicant to run independent or parallel theatre sessions and clinics.
The fellow may participate in fracture clinics and there will be time available for research. There is a daily meeting at 7:45 am to discuss management of trauma admitted during the previous 24 hours. The Hand Fellow will be expected to take part in these and to contribute to the teaching of the junior staff.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- FRCS / peri- or post-CCT
- Demonstration of specialist training in Orthopaedic surgery
Desirable criteria
- Qualification/Experience in Hand Surgery
- Hand diploma
- Previous fellowship
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in Surgery at senior SpR level
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in hand conditions
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients with hand conditions
Desirable criteria
- Research with higher degree ideally in the field of Orthopaedic surgery
- Experience of MDT working
- Independent surgical exposure
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
- Personal participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Disposition
Essential criteria
- Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing fellowship post in upper limb surgery
- Evidence of being a good team member
- Active interest in research and audit.
- Ability to organise and manage priorities.
Desirable criteria
- Leadership qualities
- Commitment and interest in research
- Aspirations to develop a specialised hand practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Middleton
- Job title
- Hand Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01183226660
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