Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Trauma Fellow in T&O (Lower Limb Reconstruction)

The closing date is 03 September 2025

Job summary

Post FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeons are invited to apply for an Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship to work in the Cambridge Orthopaedic Trauma Unit.

This post is to commence as soon as possible until 04 August 2025.

Main duties of the job

During this post, the Fellow will have opportunities to participate in service development projects, quality improvement projects and are expected to take a leading role in clinical audit.

The fellowship will also have an academic part with multiple research projects running in the department.

This post is not recognised for training by the JCST.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

About us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£75,849 a year per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-STF-5193

Job locations

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a post CCT fellowship at Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for one year of training under direct supervision of Mr. Matija Krkovic, who is a world renowned expert in Lower Limb Reconstruction. Training will include limb reconstruction, complex lower limb orthopaedic trauma and adult reconstruction surgery.

The focus of the training will be on complex circular frame treatment including Illizarov and Tylor Spatial Frames, management of complex periarticular fractures, management of non-union cases using poller screws technique (which is a technique perfected in our unite to the 4th generation poller screws), corrective osteotomies, limb lengthening and management of large bone defects using magnetic nails and bone transport techniques, treatment of cases with Osteomylitis and bone periprosthatic infection (which involved regular weekly attendance to multidisciplinary meetings with Microbiologists and Plastic Surgeons through The Cambridge Bone Infection Group), management of complex open fractures and limb salvage procedures at Major Trauma Centre level.In addition the successful candidate will be part of regular trauma cases and occasional elective TKR cases. There will be occasional unsupervised operating lists and clinics.Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a post CCT fellowship at Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for one year of training under direct supervision of Mr. Matija Krkovic, who is a world renowned expert in Lower Limb Reconstruction. Training will include limb reconstruction, complex lower limb orthopaedic trauma and adult reconstruction surgery.

The focus of the training will be on complex circular frame treatment including Illizarov and Tylor Spatial Frames, management of complex periarticular fractures, management of non-union cases using poller screws technique (which is a technique perfected in our unite to the 4th generation poller screws), corrective osteotomies, limb lengthening and management of large bone defects using magnetic nails and bone transport techniques, treatment of cases with Osteomylitis and bone periprosthatic infection (which involved regular weekly attendance to multidisciplinary meetings with Microbiologists and Plastic Surgeons through The Cambridge Bone Infection Group), management of complex open fractures and limb salvage procedures at Major Trauma Centre level.In addition the successful candidate will be part of regular trauma cases and occasional elective TKR cases. There will be occasional unsupervised operating lists and clinics.Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

  • Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided
Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

  • Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Mr Matija Krkovic

matija.krkovic1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£75,849 a year per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-STF-5193

Job locations

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


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