Senior Locally Doctor in Shoulder & Elbow

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The closing date is 12 January 2026

Please note this post is to commence in August 2026.

Senior Upper Limb Fellow (Shoulder & Elbow)

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Upper Limb Fellow at the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Elective operating takes place at the purpose-built Manchester Orthopaedic Centre at Trafford Hospital. The post is available for a period of 12 months. The post-holders will join a dynamic and innovative upper-limb team with active research and clinical interests. The post will involve wide exposure in arthroscopic and open shoulder and elbow surgery, including arthroplasty and trauma.

The post-holder should be able to demonstrate a subspecialty interest and experience in shoulder & elbow surgery. Applicants should have full GMC registration, completed the FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent and ideally have CCT or CESR in trauma and orthopaedics.

The post has an on-call commitment.

There will be ample research and publication opportunities, with active involvement in the trials that are running within the upper limb department.

This advanced fellowship in upper limb surgery will focus on elective and traumatic conditions of the shoulder and elbow. This is suitable for surgeons from the UK and elsewhere who are close to completion, or have completed their orthopaedic training and wish to pursue a career in shoulder and elbow surgery.

Dedicated time will be allocated to departmental research, including the current RCT investigating rehabilitation following shoulder surgery.

The post-holder will be accountable to the Lead Clinician.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.

This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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