Job summary
The fellowships are open to applicants that will be peri-certification of completion of surgical training. If applicants are pre-CCT the local TPD must provide written evidence of expectation to achieve competencies by the post start date. Candidates without CCT at the time of job start will not be able to take up These posts are most suited to those applicants within two years of the completion of surgical specialty training.

We are recruiting 10 fellows for posts starting on the 2nd December 2026 for a period of 12 months in training centres throughout England. The start date is deferrable by 6 months according to candidate circumstances (not extend beyond March 2028). The 12 month posts offer a year of intensive training and are suitable for candidates who have trained in Surgical specialties (General Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Vascular Surgery, ENT, Neurosurgery, Paediatric Surgery and Urology) who have a demonstrable interest in Major Trauma Surgery. Candidates will be expected to develop an understanding of conflict injury and national preparedness.

Main duties of the job
The fellow will:

• Gain advanced knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of major trauma patients.
• Develop leadership skills in coordinating multidisciplinary trauma care from admission through rehabilitation.
• Enhance technical surgical skills relevant to their specialty within a major trauma environment.
• Develop an understanding of conflict-related injury management and national resilience planning.
• Participate in teaching, audit, quality improvement and research activities relating to trauma care.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of trauma services within the host organisation.

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details
Date posted: 25 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £51,931 to £69,976 a year
Per Annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-MED8324580RLH
Job locations: Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd., London, E1 1FR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification
Status
Essential

• Registered with the GMC with license to practice.
• Currently on the GMC Specialist Register.(or will be registered by start of fellowship)

Desirable

• Within two years of completion of specialty training.

Qualifications
Essential

• FRCS or equivalent relevant specialty qualification.

Desirable

• Higher degree (PhD, MD, MSc or equivalent relevant postgraduate qualification).

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Appropriate clinical experience continuing since completion of training.
• have trained in Surgical specialties (General Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Vascular Surgery, ENT, Neurosurgery, Paediatric Surgery and Urology)
• Demonstrable interest in and commitment to a career involving major trauma care.
• Clear motivation to undertake and successfully complete the National Major Trauma TIG Fellowship.

Desirable

• Previous relevant trauma-related exposure / experience.

Clinical Skills
Essential

• Reference will be made to base specialty. Evidence of CCT and appropriate scope of practice.
• Demonstration of duties/responsibilities and practical application of relevant specialty

Knowledge
Essential

• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge. Evidence-informed practice.
• Awareness of own limitations.
• Evidence of attendance at relevant courses.
• Ability to develop an understanding of conflict injury and national preparedness.

Desirable

• Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness within and outside specialty.
• Attendance at recognised trauma-related or specialty-specific courses and conferences.

Organization & Planning
Essential

• Understanding of NHS clinical organization and planning.
• Ability to prioritize clinical need within governance and resource constraints.
• Ability to organize own workload effectively.

Desirable

• Leadership experience. Management / financial awareness.

Teaching Skills
Essential

• Evidence of teaching experience.
• Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different teaching methods and learner groups.

Desirable

• Formal teaching /Education qualification.

Academic & Research
Essential

• Evidence of research activity.
• Demonstrates understanding of research principles and data analysis.

Desirable

• Presentation of research, audit or educational work at regional, national or international meetings.
• Publication of research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of first-author or co-author research publications.

Audit
Essential

• Active involvement in audit, including evidence of completed audit cycles and re-audit.
• Evidence of participation in quality improvement activity.

Desirable

• Understands the principles of service improvement through quality assurance and evidence
• Demonstrates a proven track record in audit and re-audit cycle associated with the relevant specialty
• Experience leading quality improvement projects with demonstrable outcomes.

Publications and Presentations
Essential

• Ability to critically appraise and interpret medical literature.
• Demonstrates understanding of the principles of scientific writing and publication.
• Evidence of engagement with academic, research or scholarly activity.

Desirable

• Authorship of peer-reviewed publications relevant to trauma, surgery, education, leadership or healthcare improvement
• Evidence of first-author publications.
• Presentation of clinical, educational, leadership, service improvement or specialty-related work at regional, national or international meetings.

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: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd., London, E1 1FR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager
bernardo soares afonso
bernardo.afonso1@nhs.net
07738414816

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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).