Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Fellow
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 27 November 2024
Job summary
This is a 12-month fixed term appointment to the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to work as a Foot & Ankle Fellow, under the supervision of two fellowship trained Orthopaedic Consultants (Mr Robin Elliot & Mr Daniel Marsland) who are sub-specialised in foot and ankle surgery. This role is identified as an important part of the Trust's strategy to remain a preferred provider to local Health Authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups across a wide range of hospital services.
The appointment will enhance an existing successful track record of a Unit, which has an enviable reputation for good quality patient care and the determination to build upon this.
Start date - 1st September 2025
Main duties of the job
- Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, high quality foot and ankle service at the Trust
- Deliver clinical sessions in out-patients and theatres
- Take a lead role in the department's current foot and ankle research portfolio
- Assist in the teaching and training of junior surgical colleagues and allied health professionals
The successful candidate will be expected to achieve competencies and objectives during the post that will include:
- Assessment, investigation and diagnosis of all foot and ankle conditions in out-patients
- Hallux valgus surgery
- Lesser toe surgeries
- Fusions (1st MTPJ, midfoot, hindfoot)
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle ligament reconstruction
- Total ankle replacement
- Achilles tendon repair (minimally-invasive)
- Achilles tendon debridement / reattachment
- Foot and ankle trauma
- Assessment and treatment of paediatric foot & ankle conditions
(Extra sessions delivered as part of the trauma on call service can be discussed at the time of appointment)
About us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached Job Description.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached Job Description.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent
- ATLS
- Near completion of higher surgical training or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience, skills and Ability
Essential
- Special interest/experience in foot & ankle surgery
- Previous Foot & Ankle Fellowship
Desirable
- Other Skills ie. Surgical/Management
Research & Teaching skills
Essential
- Experience in research and audit with appropriate publications within past five years
- Committed to CME
- Commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Experience of training undergraduate and post-graduates
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent
- ATLS
- Near completion of higher surgical training or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience, skills and Ability
Essential
- Special interest/experience in foot & ankle surgery
- Previous Foot & Ankle Fellowship
Desirable
- Other Skills ie. Surgical/Management
Research & Teaching skills
Essential
- Experience in research and audit with appropriate publications within past five years
- Committed to CME
- Commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Experience of training undergraduate and post-graduates
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).
