Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics: Foot and Ankle

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Job overview

EPSOM and ST HELIER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST and SOUTH WEST LONDON ELECTIVE ORTHOPAEDIC CENTRE (EOC) are looking for an exceptional Senior Clinical Fellow -Trauma & Orthopaedics : Foot and Ankle

Designated as BOA National Clinical Leader Fellow

Full Time Fixed Term 12 months - commencing October 2027.

Interview Date: TBC

Job Summary

This post is for a Senior Clinical Fellow (post- CCT) offering exposure to Foot & Ankle surgery from basic to complex including instruction in the management of a wide spectrum of foot and ankle disorders, arthroscopic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, arthrodesis, forefoot reconstructions, diabetic /Charcot reconstruction, trauma and post- trauma reconstruction.

Duties will include delivering care for patients under the care of the Foot and Ankle Consultants and team, providing support to foundation and core training doctors, surgical scrub practitioner, allied F&A health professionals and receiving support and training from Consultant staff. This post would be suitable for an individual who has passed the FRCS (Orth) exam, has at least 6 years experience at SPR level in Trauma and Orthopaedics including at least 12 months experience in the subspecialty of foot and ankle surgery. Candidates should be approaching or have recently achieved the CCT. Possession of full GMC registration is essential. The post will have a fixed-term tenure of 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for:

Assisting consultants in the outpatient clinics (seeing a mixture of new and follow-up patients) and operating theatres and after some training conducting parallel lists with the consultant. The timetable will include the equivalent of approx.3 clinics and 3 operating lists per week. There will be opportunity for supervised and independent operating commensurate with skills. Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting and referred to the subspecialty. Supervising the foundation doctors, core trainees (or junior fellows) and SpRs in the day-today management of Foot and Ankle Elective and emergency orthopaedic inpatients including a multidisciplinary diabetic service. A weekly session will be scheduled to review the extensive F&A database and help the research nurse with evaluating patient outcomes and producing presentations and publications. Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate. Communication with on-take firms and GPs as appropriate and timely completion of discharge summaries.

Working for our organisation

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute Trust with 768 beds, which hosts the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) and provides a growing specialist orthopaedic service for the South West London and Surrey area. The EOC is the largest centre of its kind in the UK and is fast becoming recognised as a centre of excellence.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post would be suitable for individuals who are seeking a career as a specialist foot and ankle surgeon, should have at least 6 years experience at SPR level in Trauma and Orthopaedics including at least 12 months experience in the subspecialty of foot and ankle and are approaching or have achieved the CCT. Possession of the FRCS(Orth) or equivalent and full GMC registration are essential. The post will have a fixed-term tenure of 12 months.

The post offers exposure to Foot & Ankle surgery from basic to complex including instruction in the management of a wide spectrum of foot and ankle disorders, arthroscopic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, arthrodesis, forefoot reconstructions, diabetic /Charcot reconstruction, trauma and post- trauma reconstruction. Duties will include delivering care for patients under the care of the Foot and Ankle Consultants and team, providing support to foundation and core training doctors, surgical scrub practitioner, allied F&A health professionals and receiving support and training from Consultant staff.

The successful applicant will be eligible to apply for the BOA Future Leaders Programme. All BOA Leadership Fellows must be members of the BOA, or join prior to commencing the scheme. The programme cost for is £3960/- (including VAT) and may be subject to change. Two thirds of the cost is met by the host Trust whilst the Future Leader Fellow will be responsible for one third of the cost (this does not include travel and accommodation costs). PLEASE NOTE: The full amount will need to be paid in the first instance by yourselves, and then two thirds claimed back via the Trust employee expense system.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full Registration with GMC
• ALS
• MRCS
• FRCS(Orth)

Desirable criteria

• Diploma or other qualification in Orthopaedics
• European computer driving license

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Good standard of clinical skill and expertise in Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Significant experience at SpR level
• Experience in dealing with general Orthopaedic trauma
• Experience in arthroscopy

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good IT skills
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
• Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
• Ability to critically review research
• At least 2 publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience of submitting abstracts and presenting at National/ International meetings

Desirable criteria

• Experience of teaching undergraduates
• Experience in research
• Presentations at postgraduate meetings
• Teaching qualifications
• Research qualifications

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good level of broad based medical and orthopaedic knowledge

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
• Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites

Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.'

There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

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