Job summary
Post FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeons are invited to apply for an Orthopaedic Trauma fellowship to work in the Cambridge Orthopaedic Trauma Unit as a pelvic and acetabular fellow, who will be expected to be involved in over 150 P&A operative cases over the year.
There are two posts available:Post 1: commencing 05 August 2025 for 12 months
Post 2: commencing 05 August 2026 for 12 months
Interviews for this post will be held on 13th September 2024.
Main duties of the job
Orthopaedic Trauma surgery in Cambridge has seen a dramatic change in the last few years, with the development of Cambridge as the Level 1 trauma centre for East Anglia. A full range of Orthopaedic Trauma is covered, including pelvic and acetabular trauma, complex periarticular fractures, as well as non-union, deformity and bone infection surgery.
We accept tertiary referrals for all types of complex fractures, including open fractures, and have a good relationship with the plastic surgical directorate.
There will be no routine on call duties. At least 2 full days will be in the Orthopaedic Trauma Theatre, and 1 day in fracture clinic. A session or 2 of lower limb arthroplasty will also be part of the timetable. Friday mornings are devoted to the Orthopaedic Trauma Unit 'Grand round' where all the week's complex cases are discussed, as well as being part of an ongoing trauma teaching programme. The fellow will be expected to play an active role in this teaching, as well as junior teaching sessions. Currently this post is not recognised for training, as approval has not yet been agreed by the JCCST.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department is actively involved in a number of national Orthopaedic Trauma trials and tow of the consultants have been chief investigators for NIHR funded trials, namely KFORT and ACEfit (randomized trials looking at different treatments for distal femur fractures / acetabular fractures).The Orthopaedic Trauma Unit is staffed by 7, enthusiastic fellowship trained Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons, providing daily cover for the complex Orthopaedic Trauma Theatre.
The fellow will be mainly working with Mr Hull, Mr Carrothers, Mr Rawal and Mr Chou all of whom have an interest in pelvic and acetabular surgery and complex trauma surgery.
Mr Carrothers and Mr Chou also have a specific interest in fix and replace for acetabular trauma, alongside a complex hip revision practice.
Around 150 pelvic and acetabular fractures are treated operatively each year, and the successful applicant will be involved in the management of all of them.At least 1 publication and national presentation will be expected of the fellow each 6 months.Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department is actively involved in a number of national Orthopaedic Trauma trials and tow of the consultants have been chief investigators for NIHR funded trials, namely KFORT and ACEfit (randomized trials looking at different treatments for distal femur fractures / acetabular fractures).The Orthopaedic Trauma Unit is staffed by 7, enthusiastic fellowship trained Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons, providing daily cover for the complex Orthopaedic Trauma Theatre.
The fellow will be mainly working with Mr Hull, Mr Carrothers, Mr Rawal and Mr Chou all of whom have an interest in pelvic and acetabular surgery and complex trauma surgery.
Mr Carrothers and Mr Chou also have a specific interest in fix and replace for acetabular trauma, alongside a complex hip revision practice.
Around 150 pelvic and acetabular fractures are treated operatively each year, and the successful applicant will be involved in the management of all of them.At least 1 publication and national presentation will be expected of the fellow each 6 months.Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided
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
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).