OFFICIAL ORGANISATION EVIDENCE

BESS Fellowships

British Elbow & Shoulder Society

BESS publishes a UK shoulder-and-elbow fellowship planning directory and separate society-sponsored awards. BESS explicitly states that ordinary directory listings are not formally assessed or affiliated with BESS or RCS England; only programme-specific RCS approval shown by an official source is labelled as accreditation.

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Official directory listings

18 current UK directory identities plus 3 recurring society-sponsored fellowship pathways reviewed 25 August 2026

Organisation association does not automatically establish applicant eligibility, medical registration, funding or an open application window.
CANONICAL PROGRAMME INVENTORY

Programmes connected to BESS

Every card links to one canonical programme profile. Historical host duplicates and aliases are not counted as separate opportunities.

Upcoming cycle
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

BESS Michael Watson Travelling Fellowship

British Elbow & Shoulder Society

Host centres selected by fellow, International · United Kingdom

DurationApplicant-proposed overseas clinical visit completed before…
FundingGBP 5,000 travelling-fellowship award; subsistence is not covered
ExposureOverseas visits designed to advance clinical shoulder and elbow skills; the award is not intended for research
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Upcoming cycle
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

BESS Travelling Fellowship

British Elbow & Shoulder Society

Host centres selected by fellow, United Kingdom or International · United Kingdom

DurationApplicant-proposed clinical visit completed before the…
FundingOne GBP 3,500 travelling-fellowship award; subsistence is not covered
ExposureVisits to one or more UK or international centres to enhance clinical shoulder and elbow skills; the award is not intended for…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Brighton Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Brighton, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration12 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
ExposureElective and major-trauma shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, arthroscopy, advanced elbow reconstruction and one protected research day…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Cambridge Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration6 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
ExposureHands-on shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, arthroscopy and major-trauma-centre practice, with 3 clinics and 5–6 half-day operating…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Chesterfield Upper Limb Fellowship

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingCompetitive NHS salary linked to a 1:9 on-call commitment; hospital accommodation may be…
ExposureShoulder and elbow arthroplasty, shoulder arthroscopy, general and subspecialty upper-limb trauma, research and regional teaching;…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Derby Shoulder Unit Upper Limb Fellowship

Derby Shoulder Unit, Royal Derby Hospital

Derby, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration6–12 months; the directory describes a 12-month pathway
FundingDoctor - other, fixed term 12 months: £70,425 a year per annum plus enhancements for out of…
ExposureHigh-volume shoulder and elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy, regular upper-limb trauma lists and clinics, parallel operating,…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Exeter Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration12 months
FundingDoctor - other, fixed term 12 months commencing August 2026: £63,152 a year, as advertised…
ExposureApproximately 60% shoulder and 40% elbow surgery across arthroscopy, primary and revision arthroplasty and trauma, with 6 half-day…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

King's College Hospital Upper Limb Fellowship

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration12 months
FundingDoctor - other, fixed term 12 months: £53,179 to £60,560 a year per annum including London…
ExposureSix months predominantly with shoulder and elbow surgeons plus six months with hand and wrist faculty, including complex elective…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Leicester Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Leicester, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration12 months
FundingDoctor - other, fixed term 6 months to 1 year: £61,825 a year per annum, as advertised November…
ExposureComplex shoulder and elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy, trauma coordination, 4–5 operating lists, supervised and progressive…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Lister Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Fellowship

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration12 months
FundingSenior Clinical Fellow salary £73,992 per annum on the current NHS Jobs advert (job ref…
ExposureTwelve months mapped to ISCP outcomes, including shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder arthroscopy, upper-limb trauma, elbow arthroplasty…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Manchester Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Manchester Shoulder and Elbow Unit, Wythenshawe Hospital

Manchester, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingDoctor - other, fixed term 6 months (potential extension to 12 months): £55,329 a year per…
ExposureHigh-volume routine and complex shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, arthroplasty, trauma and sternoclavicular-joint surgery, with 4…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Medway Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Gillingham, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration12 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
ExposureShoulder and elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy, general and subspecialty trauma, 2 clinics and 4 half-day operating sessions…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

North Bristol Upper Limb Fellowship

North Bristol NHS Trust / Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingDoctor - other, fixed term 6-12 months: £61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum (£68,677.12 -…
ExposureSix months of shoulder surgery plus six months of elbow and hand training, including high-volume primary and revision arthroplasty,…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Northampton Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Northampton General Hospital

Northampton, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingDoctor - other, fixed term 6-12 months: £65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum/pro rata, as…
ExposureShoulder and elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy, general and subspecialty trauma, 2 weekly clinics, 3 half-day operating sessions…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Nottingham Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration12 months
FundingDoctor - other, fixed term 12 months: £63,152 a year (MT05) per annum, as advertised April 2024
ExposureHigh-volume shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, arthroscopy and subspecialty trauma in a tertiary network and major-trauma environment,…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Queen's Hospital Burton Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust / Queen's Hospital Burton

Burton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingFinancial terms and NHS employment arrangements are not published in the current BESS directory
ExposureShoulder arthroplasty, shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, general and subspecialty trauma, 2–3 clinics and 2–3 half-day operating…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

RNOH Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Stanmore, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration12 months
FundingDoctor - other, fixed term 12 months: £37,068 to £57,570 a year plus £2,162 London Weighting, as…
ExposurePrimary and revision shoulder and elbow reconstruction in a national tertiary orthopaedic hospital, with 3 clinics and 4–5 half-day…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Rowley Bristow Upper Limb Fellowship

Rowley Bristow Upper Limb Unit, Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals

Chertsey, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingDoctor - other, fixed term 12 months: salary 'depending on experience' per annum, plus £149 HCAS…
ExposureBalanced shoulder and elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy with extensive trauma, tendon-transfer and elbow-replacement exposure, 2…
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Sheffield Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingDoctor - other, fixed term 6-12 months: £63,152 a year per annum, as advertised September 2024
ExposureThree full elective operating days per week across shoulder and elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy, plus complex subspecialty trauma…
✓ Primary programme source linked✓ Catalogue source audit current✓ Dated source review current— Current cycle evidenced✓ Faculty identity sourced✓ Institution mark verified
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Closed for this cycle
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

South Tees Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Fellowship

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration12 months
FundingDoctor - other, fixed term 12 months: £70,425 a year per annum, as advertised January 2025
ExposureShoulder reconstruction and arthroscopy; primary and revision shoulder and elbow arthroplasty; complex upper-limb trauma and…
✓ Primary programme source linked✓ Catalogue source audit current✓ Dated source review current— Current cycle evidenced✓ Faculty identity sourced✓ Institution mark verified
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Current availability unconfirmed
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

UHCW Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Coventry, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration12 months
FundingDoctor - other, fixed term 12 months: £55,329 a year, as advertised October 2023
ExposureElective and major-trauma shoulder and elbow surgery with 450–500 cases reported in previous fellow logbooks, more than 90% as lead…
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Closed for this cycle
Clinical Fellowship · Shoulder & Elbow

Upper Limb Fellow in Orthopaedics — Pilgrim Hospital, Boston (with Grantham Hospital), United Lincolnshire Hospitals

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (Pilgrim Hospital, Boston)

Boston, England, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Duration12 months (fixed term, full time; less-than-full-time…
FundingNHS salaried post at SpR level; advertised salary £70,425 a year (2025 advert).
ExposureShoulder and elbow surgery including arthroscopy, arthroplasty, trauma and revision; ultrasound skills and guided injections; hand…
✓ Primary programme source linked✓ Catalogue source audit current✓ Dated source review current— Current cycle evidenced✓ Faculty identity sourced✓ Institution mark verified
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Upcoming cycle
Observership · Shoulder & Elbow

BESS Mayo Elbow Instructional Course Fellowship

British Elbow & Shoulder Society / Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, United States · United States

DurationAnnual Mayo Elbow Instructional Course attendance; exact…
FundingOne award of up to GBP 3,500
ExposureSupported in-person or remote attendance at the invitation-only annual Mayo Elbow Instructional Course
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COMMON QUESTIONS

BESS fellowships: FAQs

How many BESS fellowships are listed on OrthoFellow?

OrthoFellow lists 23 orthopaedic programmes connected to the British Elbow & Shoulder Society (BESS), across 2 countries, led by United Kingdom (22) and United States (1). Each programme is counted once, even when it has several host centres.

Which BESS fellowships are open now?

3 of the 23 BESS-connected programmes currently show an active, upcoming or explicitly rolling application signal. Status labels on each card below come from the programme's official source; confirm the current cycle there before applying.

Which subspecialties do BESS fellowships cover?

BESS-connected programmes in the directory cover Shoulder and Elbow.

What does the BESS listing mean for applicants?

Official directory listings: BESS publishes a UK shoulder-and-elbow fellowship planning directory and separate society-sponsored awards. BESS explicitly states that ordinary directory listings are not formally assessed or affiliated with BESS or RCS England; only programme-specific RCS approval shown by an official source is labelled as accreditation. An organisation listing does not by itself establish your eligibility, medical licensing or visa sponsorship, so check each programme profile.

Where is the official BESS fellowship directory?

The official British Elbow & Shoulder Society directory is at https://bess.ac.uk/education/fellowships/. OrthoFellow links every programme back to its official source.

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