Job summary
Orthopaedic Clinical Fellowship in Hip, Knee and Sarcoma Surgery
Grade MT05
Applications with outstanding surgical experience with FRCS (TR&Orth) or equivalent are invited to apply for the fellowship post(s) for 12 months starting 1st September 2025. The posts will be based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford.
The post is suitable for surgeons who will have completed thier specialist registsrar training by the time of appoinmment abd are seeking experience in a ypoung adult Hip/Hip athrosopy and sarcoma surgery in the first instance withe the view to rotate to another areas of the hip and knee teams for the second 6 months.
Candidates on appointment must hold a full registration with the GMC, This post is a full time, fixed term contract.
Applicants must hold a valid ALS certificate.
Main duties of the job
3.1. Clinical Commitment:
The purpose of the post is to enable the successful candidate to gain further experience in Hip and Knee Surgery.
The post holder will gain clinical and operative skills under the direct supervision of the consultants within the Hip and Knee Team. The post holder will conduct clinics, operating lists, ward rounds and assist with clinical management with the consultants and on behalf of the consultants' during their absence.
To participate within the orthopaedic registrar on call rota:
1:21 Resident on-call 0800-2030
1:21 Non-resident on-call 2000-0800
1:21 Resident on-call 2000-0830
Fellowships will broadly encompass one of three areas during each six month period: Revision arthroplasty, soft tissue knee surgery, orthopaedic oncology or hip arthroscopy. Applicants should indicate on their application form (in the supplementary information section) two areas they would like to cover during their fellowship. Fellowships commence on the first Monday of March and September, the applicant's preferred start month and year should be included in the supplementary information section.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is full-time, fixed term contract for 6 months extendable to 12 months, please indication on your application placement period.
The post requires the occupant to be resident during on-call periods.
The post-holder must hold full registration with the General Medical Council.
Salary scale: Nodal Point 5 local appointment grade code MT05
Out of hours commitment is applicable.
The post holder must be up to date with all mandatory and statutory training.
This Post is subject to the Trusts terms and conditions that mirror the 2018 junior doctors contract refresh.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is full-time, fixed term contract for 6 months extendable to 12 months, please indication on your application placement period.
The post requires the occupant to be resident during on-call periods.
The post-holder must hold full registration with the General Medical Council.
Salary scale: Nodal Point 5 local appointment grade code MT05
Out of hours commitment is applicable.
The post holder must be up to date with all mandatory and statutory training.
This Post is subject to the Trusts terms and conditions that mirror the 2018 junior doctors contract refresh.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full current GMC registration with a license to practice
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualifications
- FRCS (T&O) or equivalent
- Post CCT or equivalent by time of appointment
- Satisfactory career progression
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD/D.Phil, MD, MBA)
- BSc. MSc, MEd or other postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Expected to achieve 18 months hip and knee surgery during specialist training
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice.
- Understanding of research principles methodology and ethics, with potential to contribute to research
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role in hip and knee surgery in a large teaching hospital.
- Ability to organise oneself, to manage time and tasks and prioritise clinical needs within limitations of experience
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate according to level of experience
- Sound note keeping skills
- Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, web browser and electronic patient record software
- Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good spoken and written English. Communications skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit.
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Previous research experience with publications
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions and other achievements
- Evidence of clinical improvement project completion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full current GMC registration with a license to practice
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualifications
- FRCS (T&O) or equivalent
- Post CCT or equivalent by time of appointment
- Satisfactory career progression
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD/D.Phil, MD, MBA)
- BSc. MSc, MEd or other postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Expected to achieve 18 months hip and knee surgery during specialist training
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice.
- Understanding of research principles methodology and ethics, with potential to contribute to research
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role in hip and knee surgery in a large teaching hospital.
- Ability to organise oneself, to manage time and tasks and prioritise clinical needs within limitations of experience
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate according to level of experience
- Sound note keeping skills
- Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, web browser and electronic patient record software
- Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good spoken and written English. Communications skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit.
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Previous research experience with publications
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions and other achievements
- Evidence of clinical improvement project completion
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Nuffield orthopaedic centre
Headington
OX3 7LD
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
