Names in the programme record: Mohamed Imam, Tony Antonios and Al Khoriati
Profile completeness90%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline, official contact
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Doctor - other, fixed term 12 months: salary 'depending on experience' per annum, plus £149 HCAS plus Additional Rota Payments, as advertised January 2025 (no figure stated)
Deadline
No current dated deadline established from the BESS directory
Duration
6 or 12 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureBalanced shoulder and elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy with extensive trauma, tendon-transfer and elbow-replacement exposure, 2 clinics, 4 half-day operating sessions and protected research
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
International doctors may apply only when they satisfy an eligible GMC registration route and the employing trust's selection requirements. BSSH directory inclusion does not confirm that an individual trust accepts international applicants or provides visa sponsorship.
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
Clinical practice requires the appropriate GMC registration and licence. International graduates must use an eligible GMC route and provide the medical qualification, experience, English, identity and good-standing evidence required for that route.
✓Published by official source
Language
Doctors who need UK registration must satisfy the GMC that they have the English knowledge needed to practise safely; accepted evidence depends on the applicant's registration route.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
Applicants who need UK work permission must confirm sponsorship with the employing organisation. The Health and Care Worker route requires an eligible job, approved employer, certificate of sponsorship, applicable salary and English requirements; directory inclusion does not confirm sponsorship.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY79% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-08 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current dated deadline established from the BESS directory
Commencing dateOctober (BESS directory; year not stated)
Application route / cycleInterview and CV; advertised through NHS Jobs. No current window or deadline published.
Official contactMohamed Imam, Tony Antonios and Al Khoriati
Interview (BESS directory: interview and CV, advertised through NHS Jobs)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Rowley Bristow Upper Limb Fellowship is one of 18 identities in the current BESS UK planning directory. BESS explicitly states that ordinary directory entries are not formally assessed or affiliated with BESS or RCS England, so current vacancy, employment, registration and visa terms remain confirmation-required unless separately published.
Intended for: Senior orthopaedic trainees and post-training surgeons seeking advanced shoulder and elbow practice
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
BESS directory: one session per week dedicated to research. BESS directory expectations for listed UK fellowships (not specific to this post): named educational supervisor(s), two outpatient clinics and three theatre sessions per week, protected weekly research time, and a study leave allowance (and budget) with a career development mentor
HOST INSTITUTION
About Rowley Bristow Upper Limb Unit, Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals
The Rowley Bristow Upper Limb Unit at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals is listed on the BESS fellowships page. Society recognition identifies the host; applicants should verify current recruitment and registration requirements with the trust.
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