Job overview

Sussex Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship Post - Applications are invited for two Senior Clinical Fellow posts in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

Post is vacant from 01 October 2025 to 06 October 2026.

Structured specialist training in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  This post is designed to be a stepping-stone towards a consultant career.

This is a clinical and research fellowship that will provide experience in the full range of shoulder and elbow surgery, co-supervised by three consultants, Mr Joideep Phadnis (Lead), Mr Cameron Hatrick and Mr Richard Murphy. www.sussexshoulderandelbow.com.

Main duties of the job

The goal of this fellowship is to act as a stepping-stone towards independent high level consultant practice.  Hence, we feel it is paramount that the fellow performs both supervised and independent surgical procedures according to ability and experience which we will help develop during the fellowship period.  Along with this, the fellow will be involved in the assessment and management of complex tertiary level cases referred to the unit from other hospitals.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.