Job summary
The Clinical Fellows are expected to work together as a team. Each will work with a consultant or pair of consultants. The Fellow will also be expected to co-operate with and develop good working relationships with junior doctors in other departments. The Fellows will also be expected to maintain good working relationships with the departmental nursing staff, the staff in diagnostic departments and the physiotherapy departments
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
You will be based at Wrightington Hospital with clinical commitments at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Leigh Infirmary. Wrightington is a name familiar to all Orthopaedic Surgeons, following the studies in total hip joint replacement that were carried out by the late Professor Sir John Charnley. We are located 5 miles north west of Wigan, situated just half a mile from junction 27 off the M6 motorway.
Applications are invited for a Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowship post at Wrightington Hospital to commence August 2025. This post is for a duration of 12 months.
These post does not attract a National Training Number (NTN) but do have SAC approval and are aimed at Specialist Registrars who have neared completion of their training and want Fellowship experience in Hip and Knee arthroplasty Surgery.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Please note senior positions may be expected to participate in an on-call rota.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting Covid-19.vaccine@wwl.nhs.uk where you can also find out more about how to access vaccinations. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
Key Features of this fellowship:
- Large volume operating
- Research systems and support staff in place
- Teaching opportunities on local courses
- International reputation of the unit with good worldwide connections
- Department of Health approved Cadaveric Workshop
- High success rate at future consultant appointments having left the fellowship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
Key Features of this fellowship:
- Large volume operating
- Research systems and support staff in place
- Teaching opportunities on local courses
- International reputation of the unit with good worldwide connections
- Department of Health approved Cadaveric Workshop
- High success rate at future consultant appointments having left the fellowship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- FRCS (T+O) or equivalent
- Higher Specialist Training or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Specialist Training or equivalent
- Evidence of postgraduate prizes
- Teaching Degree
Experience
Essential
- Lower limb arthroplasty surgery
- Evidence of experience in lower limb arthroplasty / complex revisions demonstrated by a log book
- Evidence of participation in Education or Teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of lower limb arthroplasty research/ peer review publications
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to lower limb arthroplasty as demonstrated through active participation in audit, research and CPD relevant to sub speciality
- Good communicator and team player
- Ability to keep good clinical records
- Ability to set priorities in face of conflicting demands
Knowledge
Essential
- FRCS (Tr and O) or equivalent knowledge base for arthroplasty
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- FRCS (T+O) or equivalent
- Higher Specialist Training or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Specialist Training or equivalent
- Evidence of postgraduate prizes
- Teaching Degree
Experience
Essential
- Lower limb arthroplasty surgery
- Evidence of experience in lower limb arthroplasty / complex revisions demonstrated by a log book
- Evidence of participation in Education or Teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of lower limb arthroplasty research/ peer review publications
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to lower limb arthroplasty as demonstrated through active participation in audit, research and CPD relevant to sub speciality
- Good communicator and team player
- Ability to keep good clinical records
- Ability to set priorities in face of conflicting demands
Knowledge
Essential
- FRCS (Tr and O) or equivalent knowledge base for arthroplasty
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wrightington Hospital
Hall Lane, Appley Bridge
Wigan
WN6 9EP
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
