Interviews will be held on 2nd May 2023.

Clinical Fellow in Hand Surgery -Based in the Orthopaedic hand department: FRCS(Orth) or FRCS(Plast) essential

12 Months Fixed Term (October 2023 to September 2024, an earlier start may be possible)

The Hand Team within the Orthopaedic Department at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire is looking to appoint a Clinical Fellow for a period of up to 1 year commencing in October 2023.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Orthopaedic Hand Team during the day to provide care for elective and trauma patients in the theatre, ward and clinic scenarios. The candidate is expected to hold FRCS(Orth) or FRCS(Plast) or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

Duties will also include:

• Elective and Trauma Operating sessions (supervised training lists and independent lists)
• Elective and Hand trauma outpatient clinics
• Pre-operative preparation and post operative care of patients
• Leading and participating in ward rounds
• Active involvement in the training and supervision of Junior Medical Staff on ward rounds, in theatre and in clinics, including the teaching of medical and nursing students.
• Participation in departmental audit and research

As well as experience in the generality of orthopaedics hand surgery, the department can offer specific exposure to hand trauma in Plastic Surgery.

The position is intended for post-FRCS trainees who intend to pursue a career in Hand Surgery and the BSSH Hand Diploma is supported in this post.

For further information please contact Mr Andrew Mahon, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon on 02476 965095 or Andrew.mahon@uhcw.nhs.uk or Mrs Helen Hedley, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon on 02746 965093

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further information on this clinical fellow post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Qualification /Training
Essential

• Meets all essential

Desirable

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Experience
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Desirable

• Meets all desirable

Knowledge
Essential

• Meets all essential

Desirable

• Meets all desirable

Skills & Abilities
Essential

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Desirable

• Meets all desirable

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Meets all essential

Desirable

• Meets all desirable

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Meets all essential

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