Job summaryUniversity Hospitals Dorset is looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Shoulder Surgery. The 12 month fellowship is supervised by Mr Rob Moverley and Mr Senthil Muthian.
We are principally recruiting for fellows to commence in Feb 2027 but may consider applicants for future opportunities if deemed suitable at the point of interview.
Main duties of the jobThe post will concentrate on elective Shoulder surgery. The post will allow the surgeon to develop a specialist interest in Shoulder surgery and applicants should have either completed or be about to complete their training in this area. The unit is involved in clinical research into joint replacement and the Fellow will be involved in this. There is no out of hours on call commitment.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About usOur values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Winter 2025 when this role and base of work will relocate to Poole Hospital. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.DetailsDate posted23 September 2026
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeDoctor - other
Salary£76,582 a year
Per Annum
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number153-M3941
Job locationsPoole Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Person SpecificationSkills, Knowledge and AptitudeEssential- Principles and practice of shoulder surgery.
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
- Evidence of technical competence in intermediate level surgery.
- Understands principles of audit.
- Up to date, complete logbook of experience.
- Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
Desirable- Audit - Evidence of participation or enthusiasm.
- Some experience of medical writing.
- Contribution to management of professional organisation.
ExperienceEssential- Greater than two years orthopaedic registrar level experience including at least 6 months of shoulder surgery
- Minimum 4 months of NHS experience.
Desirable- Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects.
- Evidence of participation or enthusiasm of audit.
Interpersonal SkillsEssential- Potential to function successfully under stress and to undertake responsibility.
- Ability to act on own initiative appropriately.
Qualifications and TrainingEssential- Basic MBBS or equivalent.
- Postgraduate FRCS / MRCS or equivalent.
- Commitment to continuing postgraduate education and training.
- Ability to organise own learning.
Desirable- Additional Postgraduate qualification.
OtherEssential- Full Registration with GMC.
- Understands principles and theory of research/QI, evidence of enthusiasm or participation in research or QI.
- Able to speak English as necessary for the role
Person SpecificationSkills, Knowledge and AptitudeEssential- Principles and practice of shoulder surgery.
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
- Evidence of technical competence in intermediate level surgery.
- Understands principles of audit.
- Up to date, complete logbook of experience.
- Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
Desirable- Audit - Evidence of participation or enthusiasm.
- Some experience of medical writing.
- Contribution to management of professional organisation.
ExperienceEssential- Greater than two years orthopaedic registrar level experience including at least 6 months of shoulder surgery
- Minimum 4 months of NHS experience.
Desirable- Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects.
- Evidence of participation or enthusiasm of audit.
Interpersonal SkillsEssential- Potential to function successfully under stress and to undertake responsibility.
- Ability to act on own initiative appropriately.
Qualifications and TrainingEssential- Basic MBBS or equivalent.
- Postgraduate FRCS / MRCS or equivalent.
- Commitment to continuing postgraduate education and training.
- Ability to organise own learning.
Desirable- Additional Postgraduate qualification.
OtherEssential- Full Registration with GMC.
- Understands principles and theory of research/QI, evidence of enthusiasm or participation in research or QI.
- Able to speak English as necessary for the role
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
AddressPoole Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
AddressPoole Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Service Manager
Carrie Hartridge
c.hartridge@nhs.net
03000198807
DetailsDate posted23 September 2026
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeDoctor - other
Salary£76,582 a year
Per Annum
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number153-M3941
Job locationsPoole Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
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