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The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinic Fellow in Foot and Ankle

The closing date is 18 June 2025

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Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified individuals to the role of Senior Clinical Fellow in Foot and Ankle Surgery. The posts will be commencing from August 2025 and August 2026 for a 12-month period. 6-month posts can be considered

Applicants should have a grounding in Foot and Ankle surgery and ideally have obtained the FRCS or equivalent. The post aims to provide specialist training for individuals who have either completed a UK training program and possess a CCT or have completed an equivalent international training program.

This post, which involves 2-3 all day theatre activity per week, provides an excellent and unique opportunity for intensive hand on surgical training in Foot and Ankle surgery. We have a dynamic and innovative approach to problems and the Fellow will be exposed to newer procedures done under NICE guidance like sinus tarsi implant application and percutaneous bunion surgery, in addition to arthroscopic fusions, complex osteotomies and joint replacements in the foot and ankle.

The fellow will be invited to attend the meetings of the Heart of England Foot and Ankle Society, which is open to consultant Foot and Ankle surgeons in the region.

Main duties of the job

The fellow will be invited to attend the meetings of the Heart of England Foot and Ankle Society, which is open to consultant Foot and Ankle surgeons in the region.

All aspects of Elective Foot & Ankle Surgery including Paediatric Foot and Ankle problems are undertaken. The current schedule does not include involvement of the Fellow in the Paediatric Clinics, but this can be arranged by request.

The specific attachments will be agreed with the appointee at the time of interview. As far as possible attachments will be provided commensurate with the Fellow's special interests or training needs.

The fellow will also be able to undertake research and will need to organize bimonthly problem case meetings. They will undertake teaching for medical students.

This post which involves three all day theatre activity, provides an excellent and unique opportunity for intensive hands-on surgical training in Foot and Ankle surgery. We have a dynamic and innovative approach to problems and the Fellow will be exposed to newer procedures done under NICE guidance like sinus tarsi implant application and percutaneous bunion surgery, in addition to arthroscopic fusions, complex osteotomies and joint replacements in the foot and ankle.

The fellow will be invited to attend the meetings of the Heart of England Foot and Ankle Society, which is open to consultant foot and ankle surgeon in the region.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

To find more about our staff benefits, please visit our website.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum, pro rata if part-time.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

303-7191029

Job locations

Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

The fellow, dependent on experience, will have the opportunity to undertake extra independent supervised operating lists and attend outpatient clinics. There will be opportunity to undertake research and audit. Involvement in an ongoing or new research project is to be a major part of this post. The post holder will be expected to undertake presentations and produce publications based on their work.

All aspects of Elective Foot & Ankle Surgery including Paediatric Foot and Ankle problems are undertaken. The current schedule does not include involvement of the Fellow in the Paediatric Clinics but this can be arranged by request.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The fellow, dependent on experience, will have the opportunity to undertake extra independent supervised operating lists and attend outpatient clinics. There will be opportunity to undertake research and audit. Involvement in an ongoing or new research project is to be a major part of this post. The post holder will be expected to undertake presentations and produce publications based on their work.

All aspects of Elective Foot & Ankle Surgery including Paediatric Foot and Ankle problems are undertaken. The current schedule does not include involvement of the Fellow in the Paediatric Clinics but this can be arranged by request.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
  • BLS

Desirable

  • ATLS
  • FRCS (T&O)

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience at Registrar level to include experience gained within a centre with Foot and Ankle surgery
  • Significant experience as an orthopaedic trainee/SpR
  • Proven experience in orthopaedic surgery

Desirable

  • Subspecialty experience in F&A

Research and Development

Essential

  • Understanding of audit and research principles
  • Evidence of active participation and completion of audits
  • Commitment/desire for research

Desirable

  • National and International presentations
  • Peer reviewed publications

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
  • Excellent communication skills

Desirable

  • Leadership skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Research experience
  • Team player
  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Felxible and reliable
  • Ability to maintaining professionalism with patients and colleagues
  • Works within Good Medical Practice framework
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
  • BLS

Desirable

  • ATLS
  • FRCS (T&O)

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience at Registrar level to include experience gained within a centre with Foot and Ankle surgery
  • Significant experience as an orthopaedic trainee/SpR
  • Proven experience in orthopaedic surgery

Desirable

  • Subspecialty experience in F&A

Research and Development

Essential

  • Understanding of audit and research principles
  • Evidence of active participation and completion of audits
  • Commitment/desire for research

Desirable

  • National and International presentations
  • Peer reviewed publications

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
  • Excellent communication skills

Desirable

  • Leadership skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Research experience
  • Team player
  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Felxible and reliable
  • Ability to maintaining professionalism with patients and colleagues
  • Works within Good Medical Practice framework

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Hari Prem

hari.prem@nhs.net

01216854169

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum, pro rata if part-time.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

303-7191029

Job locations

Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


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