Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Knee Fellow

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Job summary

Clinical Knee FellowTrauma and Orthopaedics

Harrogate NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Clinical Knee Fellow in the department of Trauma and Orthopaedics on a fixed term basis from Feb 24 - Aug 24.

This post will involve outpatient sessions and the successful applicants will join a team of Consultants and a dynamic medical and nursing team. Please note, FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) or equivalent is an essential requirement for this post. Additionally, CCT or CESR would be desirable.

There may be opportunities to facilitate independent clinics and theatre lists. Any available options will be explored further, following a review of the successful candidate's skill set and level of experience.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital to meet our teams and experience the way we work. For more information and to arrange an informal visit, please contact Mr David Duffy on david.duffy2@nhs.net. Should you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Medical Staffing via hdft.medicalworkforce@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a long established knee fellowship programme comprising the management of both soft tissue and osteoarthritis conditions.

You will have the opportunity to develop your management and surgical skills in Knee Surgery. You will be required to attend out-patient sessions and participate in an on-call rota for general trauma. There will also be an opportunity to participate in Clinical Research Projects. The department prides itself on team-working and close collaboration with the clinical colleagues to provide a high quality Orthopaedic service. The fellowship post involves regular independent operating lists and clinics.

A particular focus of the Fellowship is to allow significant exposure to Fixed Bearing Uni-compartmental Knee Replacement. Harrogate is a high volume centre and its results were recognised at the last GIRFT visit, being described as 'Exemplary'.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is a fantastic place to work and we pride ourselves on our passion for delivering the highest quality care and our commitment to living our values of being passionate, responsible, respectful and kind.

We are only one of two Trusts in the Yorkshire and Humber region to be awarded Top 100 places to Work; in the Health Service Journal and achieved a CQC Good rating for our acute service and Outstanding for our community service

Date posted

30 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 to £63,152 a year per annum, this will include on-call supplements

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-PSC-0576B

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration
FRCS in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Desirable

To participate in research and the writing of clinical papers in conjunction with their supervisor

Clinical Experience

Essential

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration
FRCS in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Desirable

To participate in research and the writing of clinical papers in conjunction with their supervisor

Clinical Experience

Essential

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients

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).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)