Job summary
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the leading orthopaedic specialist hospital in the UK and ranked amongst the 10 best worldwide for delivering expert comprehensive, innovative and patient focused neuromusculoskeletal health care, ranging from acute spinal injury to complex orthopaedic oncology. RNOH doesn't only provide expert and safe musculoskeletal care but also collaborates closely with various academic units across the UK (our principal partner being UCL) in order to stay at the forefront of academic research and allow translation of new ideas in the fields of bioengineering and biotechnology to clinical practice in order to ultimately optimize patient care and experience. We strongly believe that we can only maintain our status as the best orthopaedic specialist hospital in the UK by continuously innovating and improving.
The RNOH is appointing to the fellowship post in Sarcoma for January 2026.
This post will be for 6 months on a fixed term contract. Applicants should have completed core surgical training and have experience in elective orthopaedics, and ideally an interest in Sarcoma along with hip and knee arthroplasty surgery.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow's post will provide exposure to all aspects of the management of patients with bone and soft tissue tumours, primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty and complex limb reconstruction. There will be ample opportunity to assist and gain experience with the full range of extremity and pelvic surgical cases. Attendance at sarcoma and arthroplasty MDT meetings is expected as well as involvement in the diagnostic pathway for tumour patients. The Fellow will be allocated to one of the three sub teams within the unit and have the opportunity to rotate. It is anticipated that the fellow will be post FRCS (orth) or equivalent and close to CCT or equivalent with a primary interest in the above areas of expertise. They will work closely with all members of the bone tumour and joint reconstruction units and be expected to deliver high quality care.
About us
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
- Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
- Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
- Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
- 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please also refer to the attached job description and person specification for more details regarding the job responsibilities and role requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please also refer to the attached job description and person specification for more details regarding the job responsibilities and role requirements.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications & training
Essential
- Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent.
- Several years' experience at registrar level or equivalent in orthopaedics.
- Post FRCS (Tr and Orth) or equivalent
- Close to or post CCT or equivalent
- Interest in Orthopaedic Oncology
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Interest in primary and revision arthroplasty surgery
- Interest in end stage limb salvage
- Teaching and supporting junior staff
- Interest in research and quality improvement
- Higher degree in a relevant subject
Skills
Essential
- Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
- Strong self-motivation and organisational skills
- Computer literacy/IT skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff
- Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
Desirable
- Able to work effectively within a team environment and on own initiative.
Personal attributes and experience
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others
- Highly organised, self -motivated, track record of achievement
- Understanding and involvement in service development
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology / audit / service improvement work
Person Specification
Education, qualifications & training
Essential
- Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent.
- Several years' experience at registrar level or equivalent in orthopaedics.
- Post FRCS (Tr and Orth) or equivalent
- Close to or post CCT or equivalent
- Interest in Orthopaedic Oncology
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Interest in primary and revision arthroplasty surgery
- Interest in end stage limb salvage
- Teaching and supporting junior staff
- Interest in research and quality improvement
- Higher degree in a relevant subject
Skills
Essential
- Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
- Strong self-motivation and organisational skills
- Computer literacy/IT skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff
- Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
Desirable
- Able to work effectively within a team environment and on own initiative.
Personal attributes and experience
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others
- Highly organised, self -motivated, track record of achievement
- Understanding and involvement in service development
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology / audit / service improvement work
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).
