Job summary
Applicants are invited for the post of the Leicester Knee Fellowship for a period of 12 months. There will be two successful applicants appointed. They will each do 6 months with a focus on soft tissue knee surgery and 6 months with a focus on revision knee arthroplasty. Start dates include immediate effect, February 2026 and August 2026.
The Leicester Knee Fellowship is specifically designed for a senior trainee [FRCS (orth)] who has planned for a career in knee surgery. The fellowship is a multi-consultant fellowship which offers 6 months within the soft tissue knee unit and 6 months within the complex arthroplasty unit. There is a strong backbone of arthroplasty throughout.
This post does not attract an NTN and is aimed at specialty registrars who have neared completion of their training and want a fellowship experience in knee surgery.
Main duties of the job
Candidates for this post will be expected to demonstrate a keen interest in knee surgery.
The Fellow is expected to attend up to three all day operating lists per week (elective and trauma), attend out-patient clinics and take a lead role with the ward management of in-patients.
There is no on-call commitment, however there is an expectation to join the weekend elective ward round cover rota. Advice & Guidance review will also be part of the role to aid communications with primary care.
It will be assumed that, at the end of the appointment, the Fellow will obtain a consultant, or other comparable post, with a special responsibility for knee surgery. The expected period of the Fellow's appointment will be for twelve months.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
To provide elective orthopaedic surgery
To support and take joint responsibility for the clinical work of other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To teach undergraduates and post-graduate trainees and healthcare workers that rotate through the Department
To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place by actively participating in audit.
To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match.
To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.
To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
To undertake mandatory &statutory training as determined by the Trust and the CMG
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
To provide elective orthopaedic surgery
To support and take joint responsibility for the clinical work of other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To teach undergraduates and post-graduate trainees and healthcare workers that rotate through the Department
To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place by actively participating in audit.
To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match.
To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.
To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
To undertake mandatory &statutory training as determined by the Trust and the CMG
Person Specification
Academic portfolio
Essential
- 2 Publications
- 5 Publications
- International Presentations
Desirable
Clinical experience
Essential
- FRCS
- CCT/CESR
- Basic knee surgery
Desirable
- >50 knee arthoplasties
- >50 soft tissue knee surgeries
Training
Essential
Desirable
- Previous knee fellowship
- Previous other fellowship
Person Specification
Academic portfolio
Essential
- 2 Publications
- 5 Publications
- International Presentations
Desirable
Clinical experience
Essential
- FRCS
- CCT/CESR
- Basic knee surgery
Desirable
- >50 knee arthoplasties
- >50 soft tissue knee surgeries
Training
Essential
Desirable
- Previous knee fellowship
- Previous other fellowship
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).
