Senior Clinical Fellow - Hand and Wrist Surgery

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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Senior Clinical Fellow - Hand and Wrist Surgery

The closing date is 02 November 2026

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Job summary

Orthopaedic Specialist Training Programme or Plastic Surgery Training Programme equivalent status to UK ST8 trainee, or above. Suitable for a candidate who has obtained the FRCS (Tr & Orth) examination or equivalent (FRCS(Plast)) and be eligible for CCST (or equivalent).

The post is intended for a surgeon who has a specialist interest in a career in hand and wrist surgery and will cover a breadth of both elective and traumatic hand and wrist conditions. It is a clinical based fellowship though there will be opportunities for research in conjunction with the Academic Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Warwick. The BSSH Hand Diploma is supported and encouraged.

The principal clinical supervisors of the Hand and Wrist Fellowship post are Mr Andrew Mahon and Mrs Helen Hedley Consultant Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgeons. The successful applicant will have opportunity to work alongside all the orthopaedic hand surgeons and will also have flexibility to gain experience with our plastic hand surgery colleagues.

The fellowship is offered for 12 months and is primarily based on the UHCW Coventry site but will also be required to work on the UHCW Rugby Hospital of St Cross site.

Salary for this post can be paid at Nodal point 5 with suitable experience.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include:

Regular elective and trauma operating sessions with supervision and independently.

Regular Orthopaedic outpatient clinics at UHCW and Rugby St Cross Hospitals.

Supervising and initiating the treatment of hand and wrist patients.

Carrying out regular ward rounds and post operative care as appropriate.

Participation in clinic audit within the unit.

Multidisciplinary teamwork with our experienced Hand Therapy team, Extended Scope Practitioners and Hand Co-ordinator

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.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire 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 employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care 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 worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

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.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-T2-SCF-8042706

Job locations

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• >6 months training in hand and wrist surgery at ST6+ or senior fellow level

Desirable

• >12months Training in Orthopaedic or Plastics Hand and wrist surgery at ST6+ or senior fellow level

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values.

Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Meets all Essential

Desirable

• Meets all Desirable

Knowledge & Research

Essential

• o Advanced knowledge of specialist field o Good foundational knowledge of the sub-speciality field of Hand and Wrist surgery o Evidence of recent publications in peer reviewed journals o Evidence of recent engagement in the audit loop and effecting changeo Can demonstrate evidence of Medical Professionalism o Can demonstrate good communication skills with both colleagues and patients o Able to demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and legal aspects of clinical practice o Evidence of having the appropriate level of clinical knowledge o Detailed knowledge of field o Evidence of presentation at National or International meetings

Desirable

• o Evidence of research relevant to wrist/hands, including presentations. o Evidence of recent publications in the field of hand and wrist surgery in peer reviewed journals

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• o Competent to work without direct supervision in clinics, wards, theatres and on-call o Recognises limits of competence and seeks advice where appropriate o Competent in history taking and examination o Can demonstrate an analytical approach to thinking

Desirable

• o Evidence of leadership skills o Advanced specialist experience o Able to perform basic hand and wrist operations competently, confidently and independently evidenced by logbook

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• >6 months training in hand and wrist surgery at ST6+ or senior fellow level

Desirable

• >12months Training in Orthopaedic or Plastics Hand and wrist surgery at ST6+ or senior fellow level

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values.

Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Meets all Essential

Desirable

• Meets all Desirable

Knowledge & Research

Essential

• o Advanced knowledge of specialist field o Good foundational knowledge of the sub-speciality field of Hand and Wrist surgery o Evidence of recent publications in peer reviewed journals o Evidence of recent engagement in the audit loop and effecting changeo Can demonstrate evidence of Medical Professionalism o Can demonstrate good communication skills with both colleagues and patients o Able to demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and legal aspects of clinical practice o Evidence of having the appropriate level of clinical knowledge o Detailed knowledge of field o Evidence of presentation at National or International meetings

Desirable

• o Evidence of research relevant to wrist/hands, including presentations. o Evidence of recent publications in the field of hand and wrist surgery in peer reviewed journals

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• o Competent to work without direct supervision in clinics, wards, theatres and on-call o Recognises limits of competence and seeks advice where appropriate o Competent in history taking and examination o Can demonstrate an analytical approach to thinking

Desirable

• o Evidence of leadership skills o Advanced specialist experience o Able to perform basic hand and wrist operations competently, confidently and independently evidenced by logbook

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).

Additional information

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 Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

Ms Helen Hedley

[email protected]

02746965093

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-T2-SCF-8042706

Job locations

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

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