Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Foot and Ankle with an emphasis on complex diabetic foot reconstructive surgery and major trauma, at the department of Orthopaedics, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The fellowship is suited for senior foot and ankle trainees who have passed FRCS [Ortho] and completed foot and ankle fellowship and wish to gain further clinical experience in complex diabetic foot surgery, elective foot and ankle surgery and complex trauma.
The trainees will also benefit from opportunities to clinical research in this area that can enhance their publications and presentations profile. King's Diabetic Foot Unit is the largest referral centre in the UK and the trainee will gain exposure to the multidisciplinary care of diabetic foot patients and the complex diabetic foot procedures, including one stage and two-stage Charcot foot reconstructions, under the supervision of Prof. Venu Kavarthapu and his team.
This placement will be for 6 months-12 months.
Proposed start date: October 2025 starts and Beyond
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to gain competencies in adult foot and ankle surgery as well as complex diabetic foot reconstructive surgery. All trauma subspecialties are available onsite including pelvic surgery, limb reconstruction, orthoplastics and complex upper limb surgery
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work under the supervision of Prof. Venu Kavarthapu, Mr. Ahluwalia, Miss Reichert and Mr. Thomas Hester and provide a senior trainee cover for foot and ankle as well as diabetic foot surgical service. He/she will be expected to gain exposure to the full spectrum of elective as well as complex foot and ankle trauma. The post holder will also coordinate the diabetic foot multidisciplinary orthopaedic emergency and elective services. The fellow will lead the monthly research meetings and is expected to contribute to the agenda. Past fellows have presented their research work at various national and international conferences and published both clinical reviews and new techniques in peer reviewed Foot & Ankle Journals.
The foot & ankle fellow will be part of senior trainee on-call cover, shared with 6 other Elective and 5 Trauma Senior Clinical Fellows.
This next post is expected to start in October 2025 but applicants are welcome to apply for 2026 fellowship onwards
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work under the supervision of Prof. Venu Kavarthapu, Mr. Ahluwalia, Miss Reichert and Mr. Thomas Hester and provide a senior trainee cover for foot and ankle as well as diabetic foot surgical service. He/she will be expected to gain exposure to the full spectrum of elective as well as complex foot and ankle trauma. The post holder will also coordinate the diabetic foot multidisciplinary orthopaedic emergency and elective services. The fellow will lead the monthly research meetings and is expected to contribute to the agenda. Past fellows have presented their research work at various national and international conferences and published both clinical reviews and new techniques in peer reviewed Foot & Ankle Journals.
The foot & ankle fellow will be part of senior trainee on-call cover, shared with 6 other Elective and 5 Trauma Senior Clinical Fellows.
This next post is expected to start in October 2025 but applicants are welcome to apply for 2026 fellowship onwards
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCS
- 4 years SPR Level in T&O
- FRCS
Audit
Essential
Academic Achievement
Essential
Skills
Essential
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCS
- 4 years SPR Level in T&O
- FRCS
Audit
Essential
Academic Achievement
Essential
Skills
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
