Job summary
The Appointment is to commence 5th August 2026 for a period of 12 months.
The Cavendish Fellowship is specifically designed for a Senior Trainee [FRCS (Orth)] who has already resolved to specialise in hip and knee arthroplasty surgery.
This post does not attract an NTN and is aimed at Specialty Registrars who have neared completion of their training and want fellowship experience in arthroplasty surgery.
Main duties of the job
Candidates for this post will be expected to demonstrate a confirmed interest in some branch of lower limb arthroplasty surgery. The appointment will be at post CCT level.
The Fellow is expected to attend up to three all day operating lists per week, attend out-patient clinics and take a lead role with the ward management of in-patients.
The on call commitment is to cover the elective arthroplasty unit at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
It will be assumed that, at the end of the appointment, the Fellow will obtain a consultant or other comparable post with a special responsibility for arthroplasty surgery. The expected period of the Fellow's appointment will be for twelve months.
About us
PROUD VALUES
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Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Further and Full information can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further and Full information can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Qualified Medical Practitioner FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships. Higher degrees
Research
Essential
- Evidence of peer reviewed publication relevant to lower limb arthroplasty
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Evidence of completed audit/QI project
Clinical experience
Essential
- At least 12 months lower limb arthroplasty experience
- Demonstrate competence in the management of lower limb arthroplasty patients
- Experience of working in the NHS
Teaching and training
Essential
- Interest in training clinical and surgical skills
Desirable
- Higher teaching qualification
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Qualified Medical Practitioner FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships. Higher degrees
Research
Essential
- Evidence of peer reviewed publication relevant to lower limb arthroplasty
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Evidence of completed audit/QI project
Clinical experience
Essential
- At least 12 months lower limb arthroplasty experience
- Demonstrate competence in the management of lower limb arthroplasty patients
- Experience of working in the NHS
Teaching and training
Essential
- Interest in training clinical and surgical skills
Desirable
- Higher teaching qualification
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
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.
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.
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).
