Job summary
We
wish to recruit a Senior Clinical Knee Fellow (post CCT Trust Doctor) to join
the surgical team at Chapel Allerton Elective Orthopaedic Centre. We have two posts available, one to start in
August 2025 and the other February 2026.
The
successful candidates will be expected to receive advanced clinical and
surgical training in the management of knee conditions including arthroscopy,
soft tissue reconstruction, arthroplasty and salvage procedures. This is NOT a
complex revision knee arthroplasty post. You will be expected to take part in
research studies as appropriate and help with the departmental audit and
database. Undergraduate and post graduate teaching will also be required.
The
Knee Fellow will also take and organise tertiary referrals and take a role in
the delivery of the Knee injury clinic. This role would give experience in
management of a range of complex knee conditions including patellofemoral
problems, complex ligament reconstructive work, chondral surgeries and meniscus
pathologies.
There
are no routine on-call commitments and therefore this post does not attract a
banding supplement; however, there may be occasions when you are required to
alter your working arrangements to support the service to meet its demands.
The
proposed job plan/timetable is open to negotiation based on ongoing service
changes.
Main duties of the job
You will be working primarily at Chapel Allerton
Hospital. The Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery provides Trauma and
Elective services to Leeds residents and beyond. A regional service is provided
for spine and scoliosis surgery, complex and revision arthroplasty, hand
surgery, paediatric surgery, foot and ankle surgery and both acute trauma and
post traumatic reconstructive surgery. All trauma is admitted to the Leeds
General Infirmary. The Trauma referral base is now from the whole of the Yorkshire
Region, a population of approximately 3.5 million. Particular specialist
services provided are spinal injuries, open fractures, post injury limb reconstruction and complex fracture work.
There is a specific interest in polytrauma and many peripheral units refer most
of their multiple injuries straight to Leeds General Infirmary on day one. This
post is designed to support this well established trauma service. The referral
base is continuing to develop and grow and forms the basis of the new Trauma
Centre at Leeds General Infirmary
About us
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other
trusts, so we see this as as
strength,
as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out
what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered. All our actions
and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post The beliefs and attitudes that underpin
effective performance within the job role. Emphasis should be on the
requirements of the role not the individual when completing this section. Examples might include: quality
focus, mistakes are used as a continual learning experience, honesty, integrity
etc
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Orthopaedic services are currently
provided from two sites in Leeds. Paediatric, hand surgery and spine surgery is
provided at Leeds General Infirmary. Complex and revision lower limb
arthroplasty, upper limb and foot and ankle surgery are provided at Chapel
Allerton Hospital. Leeds General Infirmary has 3 orthogeriatric wards, one
trauma ward, one paediatric ward including 2 paediatric HDU beds, one spinal
surgery ward and a four bedded HDU shared with plastic surgery. There are 2
trauma theatres running all day lists and one spine theatre. All trauma
outpatients are seen in a dedicated fracture clinic with supporting radiology
facilities and the A&E Department are on the ground floor of the same
building. Chapel Allerton Hospital has 2 dedicated orthopaedic rehabilitation
wards and one 14bedded post-operative care ward. There are 3 dedicated
orthopaedic clean air theatres. The rehabilitation wards are focused on rapid
post op rehabilitation with a large dedicated Physiotherapy and Occupation
Therapy team. All elective orthopaedic outpatients are seen at Chapel Allerton
Hospital with supporting radiology facilities including an MRI scanner in the
near future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Orthopaedic services are currently
provided from two sites in Leeds. Paediatric, hand surgery and spine surgery is
provided at Leeds General Infirmary. Complex and revision lower limb
arthroplasty, upper limb and foot and ankle surgery are provided at Chapel
Allerton Hospital. Leeds General Infirmary has 3 orthogeriatric wards, one
trauma ward, one paediatric ward including 2 paediatric HDU beds, one spinal
surgery ward and a four bedded HDU shared with plastic surgery. There are 2
trauma theatres running all day lists and one spine theatre. All trauma
outpatients are seen in a dedicated fracture clinic with supporting radiology
facilities and the A&E Department are on the ground floor of the same
building. Chapel Allerton Hospital has 2 dedicated orthopaedic rehabilitation
wards and one 14bedded post-operative care ward. There are 3 dedicated
orthopaedic clean air theatres. The rehabilitation wards are focused on rapid
post op rehabilitation with a large dedicated Physiotherapy and Occupation
Therapy team. All elective orthopaedic outpatients are seen at Chapel Allerton
Hospital with supporting radiology facilities including an MRI scanner in the
near future.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own trainingneeds
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spokenEnglish adequate to enable effective communication about medicaltopics with patients and colleagues
- f applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK.MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation CouncilUK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundationcompetences) by intended start date
- FRCS (T&O)/FRACS/Post Boards (or equivalent)
Desirable
- ECDL
- Higher Degree
- ATLS
- Arthroscopic knee surgery/ACL course
Experience
Essential
- 84 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent,and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in linewith GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competencies in medicine orSurgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medicaltraining or Core Surgical Training)
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personalcircumstances
Desirable
- Experience of delivering presentations at a local or national level.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managingmedical/surgical conditions, including emergencies
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated,shows curiosity, initiative)
- Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement toproblems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own trainingneeds
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spokenEnglish adequate to enable effective communication about medicaltopics with patients and colleagues
- f applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK.MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation CouncilUK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundationcompetences) by intended start date
- FRCS (T&O)/FRACS/Post Boards (or equivalent)
Desirable
- ECDL
- Higher Degree
- ATLS
- Arthroscopic knee surgery/ACL course
Experience
Essential
- 84 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent,and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in linewith GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competencies in medicine orSurgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medicaltraining or Core Surgical Training)
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personalcircumstances
Desirable
- Experience of delivering presentations at a local or national level.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managingmedical/surgical conditions, including emergencies
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated,shows curiosity, initiative)
- Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement toproblems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
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).
