Job summary
NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST
SENIOR FOOT & ANKLE FELLOWSHIP
(FULL TIME)
We wish to appoint a Senior Fellow in Foot and Ankle Surgery to commence in February 2026. This post is based in the Brunel Building at Southmead Hospital which opened in May 2014. The post holder will be required to work flexibly within the department.
The post holder will be involved in a busy foot and ankle service within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at North Bristol NHS Trust. The post holder will be responsible to Mr Harries, Mr Hepple, Mr Dahill & Mr Robinson, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons. They will be expected to have some previous experience in foot and ankle surgery. They will be expected to participate in the ongoing research and audit programmes of the department. They should be at the stage of a senior trainee - post exam - or immediate post CSST.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for the day to day medical and surgical care of orthopaedic day case and inpatients and will have opportunity to assist in theatres for both routine and specialist orthopaedic cases. Successful candidates will be expected to get involved in and contribute towards the department audit programme and on-going research programmes.
As part of a consultant led team you will see a wide range of cases.
About us
Orthopaedic services including elective procedures are provided at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre (AOC) at the Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital. The AOC provides the main elective orthopaedic service for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire and also hosts inpatient surgery for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Healthcare Trust. Five theatres run all days 5 days a week with 28 consultants operating here. The local catchment population is approximately 500,000 but specialist services are also offered more widely across the region. The foot and ankle service covers all aspects of foot and ankle care and accepts tertiary referrals from a wide region.
Candidates must have, or be eligible for, GMC registration that allows them to work in posts that are not recognised for training. If in a training post this post is recognised for off programme training. Successful candidates will undergo training, appraisal and assessment. It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.
Further details available from Mr Steve Hepple, steve.hepple@nbt.nhs.uk
Please note North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay interview expenses or relocation expenses in connection with this post. Late applications will not be accepted.
COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, JOB SHARE APPLICATIONS WELCOME
For further details / informal visits contact:
Further details available from Mr Steve Hepple, steve.hepple@nbt.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications & Registration Essential criteria
- MB BS
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC, with a license to practice.
Desirable criteria
- MRCS or working towards a MRCS or equivalent
Training/Experience Essential criteria
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside the UK).
- Not more than 3 years experience as a SHO.
- Evidence of training progression
Desirable criteria
- ATLS
- Evidence of Postgraduate activities
- Previous experience in Orthopaedics. At least 6 months experience at SHO level.
- Interest in perusing Surgical or A&E career.
Management & Audit Essential criteria
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of specialty
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate.
Research/Teaching Essential criteria
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Able to produce clear and concise notes
Desirable criteria
- Basic Surgical Skills Course
- Demonstrates an interest in academic enquiry.
- Demonstrates experience in teaching under-graduates and post-graduates demonstrates cases.
Personal Requirements Essential criteria
- Good written communication skills.
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.
- Fluent in the English Language
Desirable criteria
- Good oral and written presentation skills
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 340 3358.This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post. Please refer to the Information for Prospective Employees attachment for information relating to DBS charges.
In accordance with the Trust's Organisation Change policy, staff in a redeployment situation will be given prior consideration for any suitable vacancies advertised for this Trust"Exceptional Healthcare, Personally Delivered"
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications & Registration Essential criteria
- MB BS
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC, with a license to practice.
Desirable criteria
- MRCS or working towards a MRCS or equivalent
Training/Experience Essential criteria
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside the UK).
- Not more than 3 years experience as a SHO.
- Evidence of training progression
Desirable criteria
- ATLS
- Evidence of Postgraduate activities
- Previous experience in Orthopaedics. At least 6 months experience at SHO level.
- Interest in perusing Surgical or A&E career.
Management & Audit Essential criteria
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of specialty
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate.
Research/Teaching Essential criteria
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Able to produce clear and concise notes
Desirable criteria
- Basic Surgical Skills Course
- Demonstrates an interest in academic enquiry.
- Demonstrates experience in teaching under-graduates and post-graduates demonstrates cases.
Personal Requirements Essential criteria
- Good written communication skills.
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.
- Fluent in the English Language
Desirable criteria
- Good oral and written presentation skills
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 340 3358.This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post. Please refer to the Information for Prospective Employees attachment for information relating to DBS charges.
In accordance with the Trust's Organisation Change policy, staff in a redeployment situation will be given prior consideration for any suitable vacancies advertised for this Trust"Exceptional Healthcare, Personally Delivered"
Person Specification
Qualification and Registration
Essential
- FRCS (ORTH) or equivalent
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training & Experience
Essential
- To have trained in an environment equivalent to UK training.
- Minimum of six years postgraduate experience including four years as an orthopaedic trainee in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle conditions.
Desirable
- Some training in foot and ankle surgery
Management and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
Desirable
Research,Teaching,Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Proven research activity.
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Person Specification
Qualification and Registration
Essential
- FRCS (ORTH) or equivalent
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training & Experience
Essential
- To have trained in an environment equivalent to UK training.
- Minimum of six years postgraduate experience including four years as an orthopaedic trainee in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle conditions.
Desirable
- Some training in foot and ankle surgery
Management and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
Desirable
Research,Teaching,Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Proven research activity.
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
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).
