Job summary
NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST
Senior Clinical Fellow (SpR level) in Knee Surgery
We are looking to appoint 1 Senior Knee Fellows for start dates February 2027. The posts usually run for 12 months but occasionally 6-month slots can be accommodated. The one post works predominantly with Mr James Murray, while the other post works predominantly with Mr Andrew Porteous. The job will include working with other members of the Bristol Knee Group. The posts will provide exposure to a wide range of knee surgery including partial and total knee replacement, revision arthroplasty and infection work, ligament and meniscal surgery, patello-femoral surgery.
Main duties of the job
We have one Senior Knee Fellow posts available to work with members of the Bristol Knee Group and based predominantly at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre, North Bristol NHS Trust.
The posts will provide exposure to a wide range of knee surgery including: partial and total knee replacement, revision arthroplasty and infection work, ligament and meniscal surgery, patello-femoral surgery.
The successful candidates are usually post-CCT and wanting to provide a consultant practice that focusses predominantly on knee surgery. It is expected that the fellow will complete a research project during the time in the department.
The one post works predominantly with Mr James Murray, while the other post works predominantly with Mr Andrew Porteous.
There are usually 3 Senior Knee Fellows in the department. Some flexibility in programmes allows exposure to other members of the Bristol Knee Group.
Prior experience in knee arthroplasty and arthroscopy is essential for this post. The post will provide exposure to both soft-tissue, arthroscopic and arthroplasty knee surgery.
About us
Candidates must have, or be eligible for, GMC registration that allows them to work in posts that are not recognised for training. If in a training post this post is recognised for off programme training. Successful candidates will undergo training appraisal and assessment.
It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or an equivalent system.
For further information please contact: Mr A. Porteous or his secretary Charlotte Rowlands (charlotte.rowlands@nbt.nhs.uk).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To elicit an accurate and clear history in specialist knee surgery.
To examine the knee systematically and accurately in both the soft tissue and arthroplasty setting.
Wide exposure to all techniques of knee surgery with progression from assisting to operating depending on skills displayed,
Must publish one paper per 6 months
Must progress a current research project and develop a new project.
North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted
NBT IS COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To elicit an accurate and clear history in specialist knee surgery.
To examine the knee systematically and accurately in both the soft tissue and arthroplasty setting.
Wide exposure to all techniques of knee surgery with progression from assisting to operating depending on skills displayed,
Must publish one paper per 6 months
Must progress a current research project and develop a new project.
North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted
NBT IS COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registrations
Essential
- FRCS (ORTH) or equivalent
- Maintain full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
Training & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of six years postgraduate experience including four years as an orthopaedic trainee in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of upper limb conditions.
Desirable
- Some training in Upper Limb surgery
Further Training, Mgnt, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience in audit projects and written up
Desirable
Research Teaching Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability
- Proven research activity
Desirable
- Proven track record in research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication sklills
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registrations
Essential
- FRCS (ORTH) or equivalent
- Maintain full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
Training & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of six years postgraduate experience including four years as an orthopaedic trainee in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of upper limb conditions.
Desirable
- Some training in Upper Limb surgery
Further Training, Mgnt, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience in audit projects and written up
Desirable
Research Teaching Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability
- Proven research activity
Desirable
- Proven track record in research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication sklills
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
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).
