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Job overview

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified individuals to the role of Senior Clinical Fellow in Foot and Ankle Surgery. The post will be commencing from August 2025 for a 12-month period.

Applicants should have a grounding in Foot and Ankle surgery and ideally have obtained the FRCS or equivalent. The post aims to provide specialist training for individuals who have either completed a UK training program and possess a CCT or have completed an equivalent training program.

This post, which involves two all day theatre activity, provides an excellent and unique opportunity for intensive hand on surgical training in Foot and Ankle surgery. We have a dynamic and innovative approach to problems and the Fellow will be exposed to newer procedures done under NICE guidance like sinus tarsi implant application and percutaneous bunion surgery, in addition to arthroscopic fusions, complex osteotomies and joint replacements in the foot and ankle.

The fellow, dependent on experience, will have the opportunity to undertake independent supervised operating lists and attend outpatient clinics. There will be opportunity to undertake research and audit. Involvement in an ongoing or new research project is to be a major part of this post. The post holder will be expected to undertake presentations and produce publications based on their work. 

Main duties of the job

The fellow will be invited to attend the meetings of the Heart of England Foot and Ankle Society, which is open to consultant Foot and Ankle surgeons in the region.

All aspects of Elective Foot & Ankle Surgery including Paediatric Foot and Ankle problems are undertaken. The current schedule does not include involvement of the Fellow in the Paediatric Clinics, but this can be arranged by request. 

The specific attachments will be agreed with the appointee at the time of interview. As far as possible attachments will be provided commensurate with the Fellow’s special interests or training needs. 

The fellow will also be able to undertake research and will need to organize bimonthly problem case meetings. They will undertake teaching for medical students.

This post which involves three all day theatre activity, provides an excellent and unique opportunity for intensive hands-on surgical training in Foot and Ankle surgery. We have a dynamic and innovative approach to problems and the Fellow will be exposed to newer procedures done under NICE guidance like sinus tarsi implant application and percutaneous bunion surgery, in addition to arthroscopic fusions, complex osteotomies and joint replacements in the foot and ankle. 

The fellow will be invited to attend the meetings of the Heart of England Foot and Ankle Society, which is open to consultant foot and ankle surgeon in the region. 

Working for our organisation

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

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