Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Interface Fellow in Hand Surgery
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Interface JCST Training Fellowship in Hand Surgery (2026 Start)
This post continues the established Imperial JCST Training Interface Group (TIG) Fellowship in Hand Surgery, now recruited through Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNHST). Whilst recruitment processes differ, the day-to-day training remains unchanged. The Interface Fellow will remain on the Important Skills Cognitive Portal (ISCP) for their electronic portfolio and an electronic Logbook to log operations.
About the Role
The fellowship aims to develop exceptional hand surgeons with expertise across orthopaedic and plastic surgery principles. Fellows learn diverse skills including:
- Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery: Managing complex fractures, deformities, and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: Microsurgery, tissue transfer, nerve reconstruction, and aesthetico-functional repair.
- Full Scope of Hand/Wrist Conditions: Elective and emergency scenarios, from basic repairs to complex reconstructions.
This programme represents the highest standard of hand surgery training in the UK, targeting aspiring future leaders in the specialty.
Fellowship Overview
JCST Fellowships provide advanced, structured training in niche specialties not covered at certification level. Aimed at:
- Building on ACAPS/IP&A certification (Clinical Core Trainees) to deepen expertise.
- Enabling independent contribution as part of multidisciplinary hand/wrist teams.
- Managing elective and emergency patients across the entire spectrum of care.
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ICHNHST delivers comprehensive surgical specialisation, including:
Particular Strengths of this Fellowship
- Orthopaedic Reconstruction: FIXATION and arthroplasty.
- Microsurgery & Plastics: WORLD-CLASS training in tissue transfer and nerve repair.
- Full Spectrum Care: Orthopaedic + plastic perspectives in every case.
- Established Training Culture: Proven success with prior hand surgery fellows since initial establishment.
The Trust currently supports multiple post-CCT felllowships in specialties like microvascular surgery, hand surgery, pelvic trauma, knee/hip/lower limb/reconstruction, shoulder/elbow, and foot/ankle surgery.
The Facility
Located at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, this fellowship offers a vibrant, collaborative academic environment. Highlights:
- Award-winning hospital units that cater to both complex emergencies (Trauma & Orthopaedics) and elective/specialist care (Plastics) locally and regionally.
- A high-volume, interconnected service ensuring close collaboration between departments.
- Long-standing leadership in hand surgery and fellowship provision.
- Peer recognition as a top national fellowship training site.
Start Date & Location
Location: Core Imperial Hospitals sites (details will follow appointment confirmation). Expected Start: August 2026
About Working at Imperial College Healthcare
Life at Imperial Healthcare is transformative. Join a community that values innovation and collaboration:
- Connect with clinicians advancing boundaries in patient care.
- Experience inspiring, collegial teams and exponential career growth.
- Work alongside researchers integrating cutting edge surgical techniques & digital medicine.
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Core Values
ICH Trust’s working culture and areas of focus include:
- Expert Restorative Care: Exceptional surgical outcomes alongside empathy.
- Collaborative Leadership: Mindsets like ‘kind + tough’ and ‘I’ll help you succeed’.
- Collaborative Development: Every team member supported to grow.
Benefits
Main Offerings
- Career Development: Vibrant clinical training with access to mentors and state-of-the-art facilities.
- Flexibility & Wellbeing:
- Opportunities for flexible work hours
- Wellbeing support, including mentees and staff-led programmes.
Optional Benefit Schemes
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Car lease schemes (if applicable)
- Staff loyalty rewards (“Incentives to Stay” scheme)
- Free access (discounted rates) to onsite sports and leisure facilities
Supporting staff and improving lives
ICHNHST is committed to inclusive recruitment and equal opportunities. They actively encourage flexible working arrangements, including:
- Part-time hours
- Job-sharing
- Maternity/Paternity/Adoptive Leave policy (Discuss options openly during interview.)
Contact
For further enquiries or to arrange informal visits:
Name: Lily Li Job Title: Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery Email: lily.li@nhs.net
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