Job summary
Post-FRCS applicants are invited to apply for a Senior Fellow in Complex Knee Surgery post in the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department at St Mary's and Charing Cross Hospitals from June 2026 for 12 months.
The fellowship provides solid grounding in primary knee arthroplasty, experience in robotic knee surgery, as well as exposure to complex revision surgery.
The Major Trauma Centre at St Mary's provides a huge opportunity to gain experience in the management of and surgery related to, high volume major trauma and polytrauma. The elective centre at Charing Cross has been designated as the regional Major Revision Centre. The successful candidates will join a young and vibrant department, with additional opportunities to conduct research, take part in leadership and audit programmes and help organisation of middle grade work. Many of our previous candidates have progressed on to consultant posts.
There are weekly dedicated trauma lists and regular elective surgery lists. The post is cross-site but the on-call commitment is off-site for Charing Cross Hospital (plus senior cover for St Mary's if an ST3 is on call or in cases where emergency cover is required). Approximately every 5 months you will also have an SpR of the week on-call commitment at St Mary's. The banding is 1B with London allowance.
We are looking for a fellow who can start in June 2026. Please clarify earliest start date on your application.
Main duties of the job
The fellow will divide his/her time between outpatient clinics, inpatient cover and trauma / elective operating lists. Operating lists include both independent and supervised trauma theatre cover at St Mary's and elective lists at Charing Cross. There will be a degree of flexibility to accommodate the successful candidate's preferences and interest
About us
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Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Title of Post: Senior Fellow in Complex Knee Surgery (Trauma & Orthopaedics)
Main site of activity: St. Marys Hospital & Charing Cross Hospital
Background to the Post: This is a post FRCS-Fellowship to gain experience in complex knee surgery
Role Summary: Fellowship in Trauma and Orthopaedics Functioning at post FRCS (Orth) middle grade level, with the aim of gaining experience in complex knee reconstructive surgery including robotic.
Duties and responsibilities: Duties of a senior fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics Clinics, Theatres, and ward cover of inpatients along being on call for the Major Trauma Centre / elective centre.
There are weekly dedicated trauma lists and regular elective surgery lists. The post is across-site (SMH/CXH/HH) but the on-call commitment is off-site for Charing Cross Hospital with the other senior fellows (plus senior cover for St Marys if an ST3 is on call or in cases where emergency cover is required). Approximately every 5 months you will also have an SpR of the week on-call commitment at St Marys. The job banding is 1B with London allowance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Title of Post: Senior Fellow in Complex Knee Surgery (Trauma & Orthopaedics)
Main site of activity: St. Marys Hospital & Charing Cross Hospital
Background to the Post: This is a post FRCS-Fellowship to gain experience in complex knee surgery
Role Summary: Fellowship in Trauma and Orthopaedics Functioning at post FRCS (Orth) middle grade level, with the aim of gaining experience in complex knee reconstructive surgery including robotic.
Duties and responsibilities: Duties of a senior fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics Clinics, Theatres, and ward cover of inpatients along being on call for the Major Trauma Centre / elective centre.
There are weekly dedicated trauma lists and regular elective surgery lists. The post is across-site (SMH/CXH/HH) but the on-call commitment is off-site for Charing Cross Hospital with the other senior fellows (plus senior cover for St Marys if an ST3 is on call or in cases where emergency cover is required). Approximately every 5 months you will also have an SpR of the week on-call commitment at St Marys. The job banding is 1B with London allowance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with license to practice by commencement of the post
Desirable
Relevant experience
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Prior involvement in or completion of audit projects
Academic achievements
Desirable
- Prior involvement in research at any level
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Teaching and Training
Desirable
- Exposure to teaching medical students and junior colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with license to practice by commencement of the post
Desirable
Relevant experience
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Prior involvement in or completion of audit projects
Academic achievements
Desirable
- Prior involvement in research at any level
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Teaching and Training
Desirable
- Exposure to teaching medical students and junior colleagues
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).
