Job summary
Senior Clinical Foot and Ankle Fellow - to start March 2026.
The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department at UHD are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Fellow in Elective foot and ankle surgery and trauma.
This is an exciting time to join as we are currently made great progress with a vision in creating a first class fully integrated Trauma and Orthopaedic Service within our Bournemouth and Poole Hospital sites as part of the new University Hospitals Dorset.
This Fellowship offers a wealth of clinical experience which includes working in our Elective Orthopaedic Suiteand main theatres on the elective site and also participating in trauma on the Poole site.
We are primarily recruiting for a Fixed Term post starting in March 2026, but may consider applications for future fellowship rotations.
Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register and have at least 4 months NHS experience.
Your CV must be attached to your application form through NHS Jobs.
Main duties of the job
It is planned that the Senior Clinical Fellow would, after adequate training, operate independently.
The Fellowship will offer particular emphasis on training and research in foot and ankle surgery.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic MB BS or equivalent Postgraduate FRCS / MRCS or equivalent Commitment to continuing postgraduate education and training
Desirable
- Additional Postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Greater than two years Orthopaedic Registrar experience, particularly in foot and ankle subspecialties Minimum 4 months NHS experience
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
Skills
Essential
- Principles and practice of foot and ankle surgery Evidence of technical competence in intermediate level surgery Up to date, complete logbook of experience Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Contribution to management of professional organisation Some experience of medical writing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic MB BS or equivalent Postgraduate FRCS / MRCS or equivalent Commitment to continuing postgraduate education and training
Desirable
- Additional Postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Greater than two years Orthopaedic Registrar experience, particularly in foot and ankle subspecialties Minimum 4 months NHS experience
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
Skills
Essential
- Principles and practice of foot and ankle surgery Evidence of technical competence in intermediate level surgery Up to date, complete logbook of experience Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Contribution to management of professional organisation Some experience of medical writing
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).
