Job summary
12 month appointment commencing: October 2025
The post is based at the prestigious Royal Derby Hospital, incorporated within University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. The Orthopaedic Department at the Royal Derby Hospital has a long history of Orthopaedic innovation and excellence. This thriving department boasts world renowned and leading Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Applications are invited for this prestigious post, which offers advanced training and experience in all aspects of hip and knee arthroplasty. The post would be most suitable for a trainee with CCT or a year 6 orthopaedic trainee, with FRCS (Orth) or equivalent, Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and with a special interest in arthroplasty.
This is a 12 month appointment, 6 months with predominately hip surgeons and 6 months with predominately knee surgeons; however candidates who are interested in a 6 month post may also be considered. Please can you also identify when you would be available to commence this Fellowship if successful
Main duties of the job
We are very proud that previous post holders have all been able to use the experience and education gained during this fellowship to further their career successfully at consultant level, the huge majority becoming specialist hip/knee Arthroplasty surgeons.
The Trauma and Orthopaedics Unit at Royal Derby comprises 8 purpose-built state of the art laminar flow theatres as well as dedicated outpatient clinic facilities for both Trauma and Elective patients. As one of the largest Orthopaedic Departments in the country, the full spectrum of hip and knee surgery is performed by the Surgeons in Derby. NJR revision data show the department's arthroplasty results to be second to none in the country.
The hospital has a state of the art postgraduate training library and a variety of teaching and clinical audit sessions occur throughout each month. The Royal Derby Hospital runs regular teaching sessions and is committed to career progression and furthering education.
The Royal Derby Hospital is based in Derby City which is one of the UK's most centrally positioned cities situated on the River Derwent and with excellent connections to London and elsewhere. Derby is a thriving, cohesive, multicultural city where people quickly settle into local communities. Access to the delightful Peak District is extremely easy.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Arthroplasty Fellow will be directly involved in the day to day care of the Trauma & Orthopaedic patients admitted to their firm. There is a day to day commitment to clinics & operating sessions with the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of hip and knee surgery including primary hip and knee replacement surgery and revision surgery. The department is a major revision centre and is currently involved in the RACER trial for hips and knees. There are also dedicated trauma lists. There are complex knee and knee MDT meetings to discuss and plan difficult cases.
It should be noted that this post does not carry with it a National Training Number of right as the focus of the Fellowship has moved towards post CCT super-specialist Training. However the post holders have, in the past, always been given retrospective approval by the SAC if the need arose due to their stage of training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Arthroplasty Fellow will be directly involved in the day to day care of the Trauma & Orthopaedic patients admitted to their firm. There is a day to day commitment to clinics & operating sessions with the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of hip and knee surgery including primary hip and knee replacement surgery and revision surgery. The department is a major revision centre and is currently involved in the RACER trial for hips and knees. There are also dedicated trauma lists. There are complex knee and knee MDT meetings to discuss and plan difficult cases.
It should be noted that this post does not carry with it a National Training Number of right as the focus of the Fellowship has moved towards post CCT super-specialist Training. However the post holders have, in the past, always been given retrospective approval by the SAC if the need arose due to their stage of training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
- MRCS/MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of application
- 7 years postgraduate training with at least 3 years in a relevant speciality training programme or equivalent at time of interview
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of Trauma & Orthopaedics & evidence of an understanding of its application
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
Clinical Governance/Impr. qual. of patient care
Essential
- Evidence of interest & experience in teaching junior doctors and medical students
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics
Clinical knowledge & skills
Essential
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
- MRCS/MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of application
- 7 years postgraduate training with at least 3 years in a relevant speciality training programme or equivalent at time of interview
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of Trauma & Orthopaedics & evidence of an understanding of its application
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
Clinical Governance/Impr. qual. of patient care
Essential
- Evidence of interest & experience in teaching junior doctors and medical students
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics
Clinical knowledge & skills
Essential
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
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).
