Job summary
Two Foot & Ankle Fellowship posts are available within the Orthopaedics Directorate:
1. 12-month Fellowship - commencing October 2026 (fixed start date).
2. 8-month Fellowship - commencing February 2026. This post is available due to a vacancy. While an immediate start is desirable, the successful candidate may negotiate a later start date.
Further detail can be found in the job description.
Candidates may apply for one or both posts; however, you must specify which start date(s) you would like to be considered for at the time of application.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality orthopaedic services to the Trust patients including the development of the service. To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training To gain further surgical and outpatient experience and develop an expertise in the management of orthopaedic conditions. To develop fellowship level skills in your chosen area of expertise. To participate in a relevant research project.
About us
Guy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with a staff of over 11,000, a turnover of over £800m and a million patient contacts a year.
The Trust comprises two of London's oldest and best known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for excellence and innovation.
We are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between one of the world's leading research-led universities and three of London's most successful NHS Foundation Trusts. Our AHSC is one of only five in the UK. It consists of King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. King's Health Partners includes seven hospitals and over 150 community based services, is responsible for seeing 2 million patients each year, has 25,000 employees and 19,500 students, and a £2 billion annual turnover. Itbrings togetherthe best of basic and translational research, clinical excellence and world-class teaching to deliver groundbreaking advances in physical and mental healthcare. See www.kingshealthpartners.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
These posts are suitable for senior trainees who have successfully completed the FRCS (Tr & Orth) examination and wish to specialise further in foot and ankle surgery. Post-CCT candidates will be prioritised. These offer high-volume operative exposure across the full breadth of the subspecialty, including complex reconstructive work within a regional tertiary referral centre.
Fellows will gain experience in advanced elective and trauma foot & ankle surgery, participate in the 1:9:? Guys elective weekend rota, and are expected to coordinate and contribute to local and regional MDT meetings. The programme is highly sought after, with previous fellows progressing to competitive consultant posts in the UK and internationally. You will be expected to provide an orthopaedic and trauma service in conjunction with colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These posts are suitable for senior trainees who have successfully completed the FRCS (Tr & Orth) examination and wish to specialise further in foot and ankle surgery. Post-CCT candidates will be prioritised. These offer high-volume operative exposure across the full breadth of the subspecialty, including complex reconstructive work within a regional tertiary referral centre.
Fellows will gain experience in advanced elective and trauma foot & ankle surgery, participate in the 1:9:? Guys elective weekend rota, and are expected to coordinate and contribute to local and regional MDT meetings. The programme is highly sought after, with previous fellows progressing to competitive consultant posts in the UK and internationally. You will be expected to provide an orthopaedic and trauma service in conjunction with colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics)
- Post CCT
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in orthopaedics and of the services provided at GSTT relating to this field (a validated logbook must be included with the application). (2)
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Previous surgical experience
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of participation in the development of clinical services
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Appraisal training
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics)
- Post CCT
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in orthopaedics and of the services provided at GSTT relating to this field (a validated logbook must be included with the application). (2)
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Previous surgical experience
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of participation in the development of clinical services
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Appraisal training
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
