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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Orthopaedic Fellow in Lower Limb Arthroplasty

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Job summary

Senior Orthopaedic Fellow in Lower Limb Arthroplasty

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has completed a Higher Surgical Training programme or within 3 months of their CCT (with the approval of their training programme director), and wishes to gain specialist surgical experience in hip and knee arthroplasty (primary, complex primary and revision arthroplasty, including navigation), and knee ligament surgery prior to applying for a Consultant post. The fellow will work with all the knee and hip surgeons at SWLEOC. All surgeons are highly experienced surgeons and care for a wide range of adult hip and knee conditions

Main duties of the job

The timetable consists of supervised operating and training in complex procedures, along with the potential of unsupervised lists of more straightforward cases. Other duties include outpatient clinics and caring for the Orthopaedic management of ward patients.

About us

The South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC) is an NHS Treatment centre serving a population of approximately 1.5 Million and undertakes over 4000 primary and revision hip and knee replacements per annum. The centre also performs significant numbers of shoulder, elbow, spinal, foot, soft tissue and arthroscopic hip procedures. It is located on the Epsom Hospital campus and is attended by 52 visiting Surgeons from St George's, Kingston, Croydon University, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals. In addition to two 27 bed wards there is a 17 bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) with 24/7, on-site, Consultant Intensivist cover. There are 6 operating theatres, one of which has an inbuilt navigation system.

The centre has established an active and rapidly expanding research programme, demonstrated by significant numbers of publications in peer-reviewed journals, and an increasing number of collaborations with academic institutions.

Details

Date posted

29 January 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience £55,329-£63,152

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-MED-643

Job locations

Epsom

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The fellow will be under the supervision and direction of Mr Ajeya Adhikari, , Prof David H. Sochart , Prof Deiary Kader and Mr. Vipin Asopa. The fellow will work with all the knee and hip surgeons at SWLEOC. All are highly experienced surgeons and trainers and care for a wide range of adult knee conditions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The fellow will be under the supervision and direction of Mr Ajeya Adhikari, , Prof David H. Sochart , Prof Deiary Kader and Mr. Vipin Asopa. The fellow will work with all the knee and hip surgeons at SWLEOC. All are highly experienced surgeons and trainers and care for a wide range of adult knee conditions.

Person Specification

Evidence of continuing professional progression

Essential

  • Postgraduate Degree

Desirable

  • Academic Degree

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS, MRCS and FRCS (Tr & Orth) Full registration with the GMC

Desirable

  • CCST, or within 6 months of obtaining it

Knowledge of research methodology

Essential

  • Publications
Person Specification

Evidence of continuing professional progression

Essential

  • Postgraduate Degree

Desirable

  • Academic Degree

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS, MRCS and FRCS (Tr & Orth) Full registration with the GMC

Desirable

  • CCST, or within 6 months of obtaining it

Knowledge of research methodology

Essential

  • Publications

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research and Outcomes Manager

Irrum Afzal

irrum.afzal@nhs.net

01372735425

Details

Date posted

29 January 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience £55,329-£63,152

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-MED-643

Job locations

Epsom

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


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