Job summary
We invite expressions of interest for an Orthopaedic Management Fellow at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust to start October 2026 for one year.
The Imperial Orthopaedic Management Fellowship is aimed at giving orthopaedic surgeons during their training the time they need to build their leadership and management skills outside of their normal clinical role. The successful Fellow will take on improvement projects in the Trust under the supervision of the Clinical Director. They will learn at first-hand how clinical care is linked to service finance, how to ensure the smooth running of a service, and how to encourage behaviours to achieve service transformation.
The successful Fellow will also be enrolled on a one-year MSc in International Health Management at Imperial College Business School concurrently with their Management role within the Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
This sought-after post is open to all orthopaedic surgeons of registrar-level. National Training Number holders will be required to have the support of their Training Programme Director / HEE, and take an Out of Programme year for the duration of this Fellowship.
Main duties of the job
Orthopaedic management projects
MSc International Health Management
Coordination of the middle grade rota
2 clinical sessions per week
o outpatient clinics, inpatient cover and trauma / elective operating lists
o operating lists include both independent and supervised trauma theatre cover at St Mary's and elective lists at Charing Cross
o there will be a degree of flexibility to accommodate the successful candidate's preferences and interest
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
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
The Imperial Orthopaedic Management Fellowship is aimed at giving orthopaedic surgeons during their training the time they need to build their leadership and management skills outside of their normal clinical role. The successful Fellow will take on improvement projects in the Trust under the supervision of the Clinical Director. They will learn at first-hand how clinical care is linked to service finance, how to ensure the smooth running of a service, and how to encourage behaviours to achieve service transformation.
The successful Fellow will also be enrolled on a one-year MSc in International Health Management at Imperial College Business School concurrently with their Management role within the Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
This sought-after post is open to all orthopaedic surgeons of registrar-level. National Training Number holders will be required to have the support of their Training Programme Director / HEE, and take an Out of Programme year for the duration of this Fellowship.
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. 50% of the fees of the MSc will be covered by the Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Imperial Orthopaedic Management Fellowship is aimed at giving orthopaedic surgeons during their training the time they need to build their leadership and management skills outside of their normal clinical role. The successful Fellow will take on improvement projects in the Trust under the supervision of the Clinical Director. They will learn at first-hand how clinical care is linked to service finance, how to ensure the smooth running of a service, and how to encourage behaviours to achieve service transformation.
The successful Fellow will also be enrolled on a one-year MSc in International Health Management at Imperial College Business School concurrently with their Management role within the Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
This sought-after post is open to all orthopaedic surgeons of registrar-level. National Training Number holders will be required to have the support of their Training Programme Director / HEE, and take an Out of Programme year for the duration of this Fellowship.
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. 50% of the fees of the MSc will be covered by the Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with license to practice by commencement of the post
- MRCS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree
- FRCS (or equivalent)
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Academic achievements
Desirable
- Prior involvement in research at any level
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Prior involvement in or completion of audit projects
Teaching & Training
Desirable
- Exposure to teaching medical students and junior colleagues
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with license to practice by commencement of the post
- MRCS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree
- FRCS (or equivalent)
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Academic achievements
Desirable
- Prior involvement in research at any level
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Prior involvement in or completion of audit projects
Teaching & Training
Desirable
- Exposure to teaching medical students and junior colleagues
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
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).
