Job summary
Foot & Ankle Fellow Advertisement
Applications are sought for the Windsor Foot and Ankle Fellowship, a nationally recognised post-CCT 6-month training post based at Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals. The fellowship has been run by Mr Callum Clark and Mr Raman Dega since 2007 with Mr Jasdeep Giddie since 2020, and has an excellent reputation for preparing senior trainees for life as a Consultant foot and ankle surgeon.
We are looking to fill a six-month vacancy commencing April 2027.
The successful applicants will be expected to take responsibility for the smooth running and management of the Foot and Ankle unit and will undertake both supervised and independent clinics and operating lists. Pathology treated includes all elective foot and ankle problems over the age of 10, trauma and diabetes. Time is allocated for study and research, which is also an important element of the post. Study leave is available upon application, Remuneration will be in line with the National salary scale with appropriate banding payment. A full job description is available upon request.Only candidates with the relevant experience will be forwarded for shortlisting. The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early once we have received sufficient suitable applicants.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will be expected to take responsibility for the smooth running and management of the Foot and Ankle unit and will undertake both supervised and independent clinics and operating lists. Time is allocated for study and research, which is also an important element of the post. Study leave is available upon application and remuneration will be in line with the National salary scale with appropriate banding payment. A full job description is available upon request.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Job description
Job responsibilities
As with most busy units, we perform a wide range of surgery, from lesser toes to complex deformities and non-unions. Most foot and ankle surgery involves the forefoot, but we perform all hindfoot and ankle procedures including Diabetic foot reconstruction and ankle arthroplasty, and only refer on tumour and elective circular frame procedures. Clinics are run in a multi-disciplinary fashion in most cases.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As with most busy units, we perform a wide range of surgery, from lesser toes to complex deformities and non-unions. Most foot and ankle surgery involves the forefoot, but we perform all hindfoot and ankle procedures including Diabetic foot reconstruction and ankle arthroplasty, and only refer on tumour and elective circular frame procedures. Clinics are run in a multi-disciplinary fashion in most cases.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB, BS or equivalent
- FRCS (T&O) or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
- Other post-graduate degree
Specific Competencies for the role
Essential
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
Professional Specialist/Functional experience
Essential
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB, BS or equivalent
- FRCS (T&O) or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
- Other post-graduate degree
Specific Competencies for the role
Essential
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
Professional Specialist/Functional experience
Essential
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
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).
