Job summary
BOFAS recognised Foot and Ankle Fellowship. Structured specialist training in Foot and Ankle Surgery. This post is designed to be a stepping-stone towards consultant career.
Post available from 7th October 2026 to 5th October 2027.
Applicants will be considered for future dates
Main duties of the job
Our Foot and Ankle fellowship post has been recognised by BOFAS as a high quality senior fellow post aimed at developing subspecialist skills and preparing our fellows for a consultant career in Foot and Ankle Surgery. There are currently four Orthopaedic Surgeons specialising in foot and ankle surgery. Four (Mr Stephen Bendall, Mr Joel Vernois, Ms Natasha Hossain and Mr Tom Voller) specialise mainly in Elective adult foot and ankle pathology plus several trauma surgeons with a sub specialist interest in foot and ankle.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Foot and Ankle Fellow together with an Orthopaedic Specialist Registrars will have responsibility for overseeing care of patients under the care of BFAU. The post holder will be closely supervised in outpatients and in the operating theatre. It is expected that over the tenure of the post the successful candidate will undertake an increasing level of independent practise dependent upon progress along with operating independently in parallel lists.
Ideally the first 6 months will be spent between Trauma and doing open surgery whilst the second 6 months will include more minimally invasive work with Mr Vernois.
The Fellow may also undertake an independent Research clinic in an area of their choice along with the Virtual Fracture Clinic. is a clinical and research fellowship in orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgery for 12 months
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Foot and Ankle Fellow together with an Orthopaedic Specialist Registrars will have responsibility for overseeing care of patients under the care of BFAU. The post holder will be closely supervised in outpatients and in the operating theatre. It is expected that over the tenure of the post the successful candidate will undertake an increasing level of independent practise dependent upon progress along with operating independently in parallel lists.
Ideally the first 6 months will be spent between Trauma and doing open surgery whilst the second 6 months will include more minimally invasive work with Mr Vernois.
The Fellow may also undertake an independent Research clinic in an area of their choice along with the Virtual Fracture Clinic. is a clinical and research fellowship in orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgery for 12 months
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6, as a minimum
- Completion of FRCS(Orth) or equivalent
Desirable
- Demonstrable interest in major and complex trauma
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6, as a minimum
- Completion of FRCS(Orth) or equivalent
Desirable
- Demonstrable interest in major and complex trauma
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
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
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
