Wrightington Upper Limb Unit Fellowships (Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder)

Programme overview

What the official source supports

Formal paid fellowship training posts at the Wrightington Upper Limb Unit covering all aspects of Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder Surgery, including arthroplasty, arthroscopy, post traumatic reconstruction, tendon and nerve surgery and the management of Dupuytren's disease, as well as primary and complex trauma.

Training structure

Published areas of exposure

• Hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery including arthroplasty, arthroscopy, arthritis, post traumatic reconstruction, tendon and nerve surgery and Dupuytren's disease
• Primary and complex trauma
• Basic science and clinical research with the support of the research team
• Teaching opportunities on local courses and a Department of Health approved cadaveric workshop
• Upper Limb Fellows Teaching Sessions every Thursday

Eligibility

Who should verify their fit

Open to surgical trainees in their final years of training or newly qualified surgeons with an interest in the upper limb. A GMC registration or equivalent is essential and at least four years of postgraduate orthopaedic training. These are very competitive.

Application

Published application route

Forthcoming Fellowships will be advertised on NHS Jobs website; register with NHS Jobs stating your job interest. For informal visits to the Unit contact the Unit as listed on the applications page.

A programme-specific document checklist is not published in the recorded evidence. Follow the official application instructions; do not assume a generic checklist is sufficient.

Application contact details are not recorded. Use the official source to locate the responsible office.