PNI Fellowship to start October 2025
The Peripheral Nerve Injury Fellowship at RNOH provides advanced training in the assessment and management of complex brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries.
These structured programs offer and unparalleled opportunity to gain extensive experience in surgical and non-surgical treatments of nerve injuries, working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team at one of the UK’s leading nerve injury units.
The Fellow will participate in operative cases at our Stanmore facility and outpatient clinics in Central London, covering a wide range of nerve conditions including traumatic, obstetric, and iatrogenic nerve injuries. The fellowship emphasises hands-on learning, from microsurgical techniques to nerve transfers, and offers exposure to innovative treatments in nerve repair and reconstruction.
Research and academic involvement are integral parts of the fellowship, with opportunities to collaborate on clinical studies, present at conferences, and contribute to publications. Fellows benefit from a supportive environment that encourages growth and knowledge sharing, equipping them with the expertise to excel in nerve surgery.
The aim of the fellowship is to provide training and research opportunities in PNI surgery over a 12 month period. This fellowship will provide exposure to all aspects of the management of patients undergoing complex PNI surgery . There will be no on-call duties. The international fellow will work alongside all of the PNI Consultants.
The post holder alongside the consultant body will be expected to supervise the junior members of the team, as well as attend and help with the out-patient clinics. They will also be first assistant during surgery. Whilst this is a non-training post there will be opportunities to operate according to your skills.
It is anticipated that the post holder will be post FRCS and core surgical training or equivalent. The delivery of high quality patient care is essential and contribution towards the unit’s research and audit activity is actively encouraged.
The role will involve working at our Bolsover outpatient facility.
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
Scored above the national average for the People Promises: “We are recognised and rewarded,” “We are always learning,” “We work flexibly,” “We are a team,” and for staff engagement.
Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for “We work flexibly.”
At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive. ​
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
This fellowship year will provide specialist training in the following: -
MDT administration and delivery for tertiary referrals
Pre and post-op ward rounds
Surgical multidisciplinary procedures
Clinics & theatre list
Clinical research including data collection and audit.
Preparation of abstracts and papers for presentation and publication
Please see link to Fellowship information
Peripheral Nerve Injury Unit :: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (rnoh.nhs.uk

Please refer the Job description for details