Hand and Wrist Fellowship – Senior Clinical Fellow: Sponsorship Available

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Applications are invited for our Hand and Wrist Fellowship post commencing 26/10/26 – 31/01/27, this post includes on call

The Hand and Wrist Fellows are part of the multidisciplinary Hand Team within a busy, dynamic and friendly department. We encourage a learning environment, with regular MDT and specialist Radiology meetings and support for taking the BSSH Hand Surgery Diploma. There are numerous BSSH approved tutors who can help and guide your preparation for the exam. We also encourage your involvement in audit and research and expect the successful candidates to present and publish such work carried out in the Unit.

This post does not have specific Royal College or Postgraduate approval; however prospective Deanery approval can be sought. This post would suit a senior Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgery trainee who is developing an interest in hand and wrist surgery and would like further experience in this specialist field. We welcome applicants from overseas.

The successful candidates will be exposed to a broad spectrum of elective hand and wrist surgery. There will also be exposure to a large volume of hand and wrist trauma including soft tissue reconstruction and complex wrist cases.

Main duties of the job

  • Management of hand and wrist surgery cases in the outpatient setting (supervised)
  • Management of hand and wrist surgery cases in the operating theatre (supervised)
  • Presentation of cases at the weekly academic meeting
  • Ward round review of in-patients and their on-going care
  • Research involving hand and wrist surgery-based studies
  • Teaching of junior staff
  • Participation in daily morning trauma meetings

The job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.

All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

  • FRCS (orth) or FRCS(Plast) or equivalent
  • Registered/ applying for The BSSH Diploma in hand surgery or the European equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Hand Surgery Experience
  • Good Communicator
  • Publications/ Presentations/ Audits
  • Teaching experience

Desirable

  • Hand and Wrist Fixation course
  • ATLS

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).

Closing Date: 25 October 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.