Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

The closing date is 21 September 2025

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Job summary

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTPaediatric Orthopaedic SurgerySenior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Orthopaedic SurgeryNodal Point-4/5 dependant upon experienceFull-time - 40 hours per weekFixed Term - 7 months

Start date - 5th January 2026

The Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Department at the Evelina London Children's Hospital offers a tertiary Children's Orthopaedic Service for South London and associated counties. The hospital is also the local hospital for many children in South London, providing services such as paediatric trauma, a neonatal DDH screening service and a Ponseti clinic. As such the fellowship attracts Royal College and PMETB training approval. The Paediatric Orthopaedic Department has specialist tertiary services including the management of hip problems in teenagers, a developing paediatric knee injury service, limb deformity service, skeletal dysplasia, spina bifida and an extensive neurodisability service with gait laboratory support.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The postholder will, under the relevant consultants be responsible for the provision of orthopaedic service to the Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital Trust. This will include:

  • Developing skills in the assessment and management of orthopaedic patients in acute and elective children's services.
  • To further enhance practical skills in children's orthopaedic surgery.
  • To gain understanding of 3-dimensional gait analysis and its contributions to clinical decision making, prognosis and research.
  • To undertake theatre lists and outpatient clinics with or without supervision.
  • To gain understanding and appreciation of the contributions of the other disciplines involved in children's orthopaedic care in a multidisciplinary setting which is sensitive to the needs of the patient and his or her family.

About us

Working for your organisation

Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with a staff of around 13,650, a turnover of over £1.3 billion and 2 million patient contacts a year.

The Trust comprises two of London's oldest and best known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for excellence and innovation.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum plus London Weighting, depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4945

Job locations

Evelina London Children's Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will join a team of 5 Consultants, 2 Specialist Registrars and 3 specialist orthopaedic nurses and will be expected to provide an elective orthopaedic and trauma service in conjunction with colleagues.You will be expected to participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care, to take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training, and to contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development. The Department is keen to help the post holder to develop their area(s) of clinical interest and has a flexible approach in this regard.

This is a non-on call post but you will be accountable to liaise with the trauma team and to co-ordinate cover arrangements for internal and regional referrals during the week (08:00-17:00). As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

The fellowship is a 6-month appointment.

We are delighted to invite applicants for this fellowship post commencing 3rd February 2025.

Creating a world-leading Academic Health Sciences Centre.

Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community.

Department Information

This is the tertiary Childrens Orthopaedic Service for South London and associated counties. It is also the local hospital for many children in South London. As such it attracts Royal College and PMETB training approval for fellowships such as this.

The fellowship is a 7 month appointment from the beginning of January 2026 until the beginning of August 2026 at the Evelina London Childrens Hospital.

The current consultant staff in Childrens Orthopaedic Surgery Unit in the Evelina Hospital is:

Arash Afsharpad Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Paediatric Trauma

Martin Gough Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Neurodisability and Gait Lab

Michail Kokkinakis Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Adolescent Hip Preservation Surgery

Daniel Reed Head of Service, Lead for Paediatric and Adolescent Knee Surgery

Gavin Spence Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Limb Reconstruction

The successful candidate will be accountable to Mr Michail Kokkinakis who will act as the educational supervisor and medical appraiser for the post holder throughout the fellowship post.

Applications open: Monday 15/09/25 until Sunday 21/09/25, at midnight

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 26/09/25: interested shortlisted candidates will be welcome to visit prior to the interview

Interview date:01/10/25

Shortlisted candidates will be given the option of virtual (via Microsoft Teams) or face to face interview.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name

Michail Kokkinakis

Job title

Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Email address

m.kokkinakis@nhs.net

Additional contact information

Mohana Gangi- Service Manager for Paediatric Orthopaedic & Spinal

Email address

mohana.gangi@nhs.net

Seewww.kingshealthpartners.org

This is a non-on call post but you will be accountable to liaise with the trauma team and to co-ordinate cover arrangements for internal and regional referrals during the week (08:00-17:00). As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

The fellowship is a 12-month appointment.

We are delighted to invite applicants for this fellowship post commencing 1st December 2025

Creating a world-leading Academic Health Sciences Centre.

Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community.

Department Information

This is the tertiary Childrens Orthopaedic Service for South London and associated counties. It is also the local hospital for many children in South London. As such it attracts Royal College and PMETB training approval for fellowships such as this.

The fellowship is a 12 month appointment from the beginning of August 2025 until the end of July 2026 at the Evelina London Childrens Hospital.

The current consultant staff in Childrens Orthopaedic Surgery Unit in the Evelina Hospital is:

Arash Afsharpad Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Paediatric Trauma

Martin Gough Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Neurodisability and Gait Lab

Michail Kokkinakis Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Adolescent Hip Preservation Surgery

Daniel Reed Head of Service, Lead for Paediatric and Adolescent Knee Surgery

Gavin Spence Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Limb Reconstruction

The successful candidate will be accountable to Mr Michail Kokkinakis who will act as the educational supervisor and medical appraiser for the post holder throughout the fellowship post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will join a team of 5 Consultants, 2 Specialist Registrars and 3 specialist orthopaedic nurses and will be expected to provide an elective orthopaedic and trauma service in conjunction with colleagues.You will be expected to participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care, to take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training, and to contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development. The Department is keen to help the post holder to develop their area(s) of clinical interest and has a flexible approach in this regard.

This is a non-on call post but you will be accountable to liaise with the trauma team and to co-ordinate cover arrangements for internal and regional referrals during the week (08:00-17:00). As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

The fellowship is a 6-month appointment.

We are delighted to invite applicants for this fellowship post commencing 3rd February 2025.

Creating a world-leading Academic Health Sciences Centre.

Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community.

Department Information

This is the tertiary Childrens Orthopaedic Service for South London and associated counties. It is also the local hospital for many children in South London. As such it attracts Royal College and PMETB training approval for fellowships such as this.

The fellowship is a 7 month appointment from the beginning of January 2026 until the beginning of August 2026 at the Evelina London Childrens Hospital.

The current consultant staff in Childrens Orthopaedic Surgery Unit in the Evelina Hospital is:

Arash Afsharpad Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Paediatric Trauma

Martin Gough Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Neurodisability and Gait Lab

Michail Kokkinakis Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Adolescent Hip Preservation Surgery

Daniel Reed Head of Service, Lead for Paediatric and Adolescent Knee Surgery

Gavin Spence Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Limb Reconstruction

The successful candidate will be accountable to Mr Michail Kokkinakis who will act as the educational supervisor and medical appraiser for the post holder throughout the fellowship post.

Applications open: Monday 15/09/25 until Sunday 21/09/25, at midnight

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 26/09/25: interested shortlisted candidates will be welcome to visit prior to the interview

Interview date:01/10/25

Shortlisted candidates will be given the option of virtual (via Microsoft Teams) or face to face interview.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name

Michail Kokkinakis

Job title

Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Email address

m.kokkinakis@nhs.net

Additional contact information

Mohana Gangi- Service Manager for Paediatric Orthopaedic & Spinal

Email address

mohana.gangi@nhs.net

Seewww.kingshealthpartners.org

This is a non-on call post but you will be accountable to liaise with the trauma team and to co-ordinate cover arrangements for internal and regional referrals during the week (08:00-17:00). As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

The fellowship is a 12-month appointment.

We are delighted to invite applicants for this fellowship post commencing 1st December 2025

Creating a world-leading Academic Health Sciences Centre.

Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community.

Department Information

This is the tertiary Childrens Orthopaedic Service for South London and associated counties. It is also the local hospital for many children in South London. As such it attracts Royal College and PMETB training approval for fellowships such as this.

The fellowship is a 12 month appointment from the beginning of August 2025 until the end of July 2026 at the Evelina London Childrens Hospital.

The current consultant staff in Childrens Orthopaedic Surgery Unit in the Evelina Hospital is:

Arash Afsharpad Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Paediatric Trauma

Martin Gough Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Neurodisability and Gait Lab

Michail Kokkinakis Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Adolescent Hip Preservation Surgery

Daniel Reed Head of Service, Lead for Paediatric and Adolescent Knee Surgery

Gavin Spence Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Limb Reconstruction

The successful candidate will be accountable to Mr Michail Kokkinakis who will act as the educational supervisor and medical appraiser for the post holder throughout the fellowship post.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training:

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
  • FRCS(Tr and Ortho) or equivalent
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification
  • Nodal point 5 criteria 7 complete years of postgraduate clinical experience - ST6 level at minimum, or equivalent if overseas - OR Post CCT

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Extensive clinical experience in orthopaedic surgery
  • Previous experience in children's orthopaedic surgery
  • Documentation of children's orthopaedic operative experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of paediatric orthopaedics in a specialist children's hospital
  • Previous fellowship in children's orthopaedic surgery

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to communicate effectively and well with children and parents
  • Ability to learn from instruction and from self-directed learning
  • Sound judgement and decision-making

Desirable

  • Attendance on specialised paediatric orthopaedic courses
  • Attendance at national/international paediatric orthopaedic meetings
  • Membership of Paediatric Orthopaedic Societies

Research

Essential

  • Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research/audit
  • Evidence of original research/academic activity
  • Evidence of completion of audit

Desirable

  • Evidence of original research/academic activity in paediatric orthopaedics
  • Evidence of completion of audit in paediatric orthopaedics

Teaching and Management

Essential

  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
  • Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
  • Evidence of participation in quality improvement projects

Desirable

  • Management training or qualification
  • Evidence of participation in quality improvement projects in paediatric orthopaedics
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training:

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
  • FRCS(Tr and Ortho) or equivalent
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification
  • Nodal point 5 criteria 7 complete years of postgraduate clinical experience - ST6 level at minimum, or equivalent if overseas - OR Post CCT

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Extensive clinical experience in orthopaedic surgery
  • Previous experience in children's orthopaedic surgery
  • Documentation of children's orthopaedic operative experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of paediatric orthopaedics in a specialist children's hospital
  • Previous fellowship in children's orthopaedic surgery

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to communicate effectively and well with children and parents
  • Ability to learn from instruction and from self-directed learning
  • Sound judgement and decision-making

Desirable

  • Attendance on specialised paediatric orthopaedic courses
  • Attendance at national/international paediatric orthopaedic meetings
  • Membership of Paediatric Orthopaedic Societies

Research

Essential

  • Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research/audit
  • Evidence of original research/academic activity
  • Evidence of completion of audit

Desirable

  • Evidence of original research/academic activity in paediatric orthopaedics
  • Evidence of completion of audit in paediatric orthopaedics

Teaching and Management

Essential

  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
  • Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
  • Evidence of participation in quality improvement projects

Desirable

  • Management training or qualification
  • Evidence of participation in quality improvement projects in paediatric orthopaedics

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Evelina London Children's Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Evelina London Children's Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr Michail Kokkinakis

m.kokkinakis@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum plus London Weighting, depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4945

Job locations

Evelina London Children's Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


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