Trauma and Orthopaedic Knee Fellow

Job summary

We are recruiting for a full-time post-CCT Knee Fellow to gain experience in all aspects of knee surgery. This is a fixed term post for 12 months, the postholder will be expected to commence in post in September 2026. Applicants without CCT will be considered.

The majority of the postholder's time will be with Mr Sean O'Leary but there will be additional opportunities to spend time with other surgeons both within and outside the unit.

The post will enable exposure to a wide variety of knee surgical procedures including a variety of arthroscopic procedures (meniscal repair/other), ACL (and other ligament) reconstruction, patella stabilisation, tibial and femoral osteotomies and unicompartmental/total joint replacement.

For the less commonly performed procedures, e.g. patellofemoral arthroplasty, trochleoplasty, meniscal allograft and chondral resurfacing techniques we have strong links with colleagues at other centres who could possibly facilitate such exposure.

Main duties of the job

Clinic

The Fellow will attend two NHS clinics a week with Mr O'Leary - a predominantly elective (degenerative) clinic and a knee injury clinic (predominantly acute ligament injuries).

Research responsibilities

There will be allocated (flexible) time for research and it would be expected that at least two projects would be completed and presented/submitted during the time with us. Mr O'Leary will supervise this.

The Fellow would be expected to engage in and coordinate any ongoing multi centre studies.

Presentations and lectures

There will be opportunities to present work and surgical techniques to both local clinicians and visiting surgeons. There may also be evening events to coordinate for local GPs and physiotherapists.

Theatre

The Fellow will be expected to have at least 4 sessions of theatre work every week. It is expected that the Fellow will move to a position of independent (supervised) lists at RBH and largely assist in the private sector.

Ward rounds/ongoing patient care

The Fellow would be expected to care for the small number of in patients at RBH.

Physiotherapy rehabilitation / Isokinetic 'education'

The knee fellow would work alongside the extended role physiotherapists in managing the myCORE system.

The Fellow would have the opportunity to develop his / her surgical skills under close supervision and in time have the opportunity to cover operating lists and do extra lists.

About us

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Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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