Job summary
The Lower Limb Unit at Wrightington Hospital has the pleasure of offering its annual fellowship posts in soft-tissue knee surgery. The fellow is expected to participate in research projects within the soft tissue knee firm and will be involved in regular departmental teaching.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis.
1 x post February 2027
1 x post August 2027
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Mr Rob Gilbert and Mr Ben Coupe in the Sports Knee Clinic and would gain specialist training in ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration/osteotomy, patella stabilisation and meniscus surgery.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting Covid-19.vaccine@wwl.nhs.uk where you can also find out more about how to access vaccinations. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as the senior middle grade on the knee firm and supervise junior staff attached to the firm.
- The Fellow will be expected to be responsible for all day to day care of patients of the consultants to whom he/she is assigned.
- Attendance at out-patient clinics
- Operating sessions
- Checking pathology and radiology reports and ensuring that appropriate action is taken.
- Informing physiotherapists as necessary regarding the treatment of patients on the wards.
- Writing discharge form letters and liaising with GP's as necessary, regarding discharges and legibly completing outcome proformas in outpatient clinics.
- Involvement in departmental teaching
- Collecting and presenting data for Medical Audit meetings
- Cover for colleagues in Orthopaedic Unit during periods of leave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as the senior middle grade on the knee firm and supervise junior staff attached to the firm.
- The Fellow will be expected to be responsible for all day to day care of patients of the consultants to whom he/she is assigned.
- Attendance at out-patient clinics
- Operating sessions
- Checking pathology and radiology reports and ensuring that appropriate action is taken.
- Informing physiotherapists as necessary regarding the treatment of patients on the wards.
- Writing discharge form letters and liaising with GP's as necessary, regarding discharges and legibly completing outcome proformas in outpatient clinics.
- Involvement in departmental teaching
- Collecting and presenting data for Medical Audit meetings
- Cover for colleagues in Orthopaedic Unit during periods of leave.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of basic training in knee surgery
- Previous experience in soft tissue knee surgery
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an interest in soft-tissue knee surgery & arthroscopy
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work well with other team members
- Organisational and leadership skills
- An interest in Clinical Audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad base of clinical knowledge in Orthopaedic surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- FRCS or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of basic training in knee surgery
- Previous experience in soft tissue knee surgery
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an interest in soft-tissue knee surgery & arthroscopy
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work well with other team members
- Organisational and leadership skills
- An interest in Clinical Audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad base of clinical knowledge in Orthopaedic surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- FRCS or equivalent
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).
