Clinical Fellow - Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Orthopaedics (MN37)

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

West Herts NHS Trust is recruiting for a fixed term, 12 months, full time Post CCST Clinical Fellow in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified surgeons seeking advanced training in Hip and Knee arthroplasty, including revision procedures.

The role is aimed at individuals who have completed their core orthopaedic training, passed the FRCS(T&O) or equivalent, and are approaching or have achieved CCT, and wish to develop further expertise in arthroplasty prior to pursuing a consultant role.

The successful candidate will gain experience and training in all areas of lower limb arthroplasty, including complex primary reconstruction, rheumatoid surgery, arthroplasty navigation, and all aspects of hip and knee revision surgery. There will also be opportunities to participate in research.

Main duties of the job

o Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients undergoing Orthopaedic treatment.o To share with colleagues' responsibility for the day-to-day management of the patients under the care of Trauma and Orthopaedics.o Teaching and training of resident staff.o To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.o To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD). o The post holder is required to understand their responsibilities in relation to junior clinical staff, in particular the duty to provide adequate clinical supervision to doctors in training and non-consultant career grade doctors in their clinical team.o The appointee will be expected to cover for colleagues' absence from duty on the basis of mutually agreed arrangements with the department and with the employing Trust. o Independent Operating and clinic arrangements will be worked flexibly to fit in with spare operating capacity. It is envisaged that at least 4 independent operating sessions would be worked per week to fit in with consultant annual leave and trauma week commitments which free up elective operating capacity within the directorate.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,559 to £64,288 a year plus £149 HCA per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-B-7040

Job locations

Watford General Hospital/St Albans

Waford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

Medical qualification.
FRCS(T&O) or equivalent.
GMC registration.

Desirable

CCT.
BSc (or other intercalated degree).
Other degrees/ qualifications.

Knowledge:

Essential

Appropriate knowledge of basic.
Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice.
Shows awareness of own limitations.
Evidence of parPaper/ presentation at a national or international meeting or published in a peer review journal.ticipation in and active involvement with audit.

Desirable

Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside speciality.
Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice.

Experience:

Essential

Surgical experience in routine hip and knee arthroplasty.
Experience as an SHO in Orthopaedics.
Experience of clinical risk management.

Desirable

Experience in other related specialties.
Experience as a LAT in Orthopaedics.
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
Evidence of teaching experience.
Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honours.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

Medical qualification.
FRCS(T&O) or equivalent.
GMC registration.

Desirable

CCT.
BSc (or other intercalated degree).
Other degrees/ qualifications.

Knowledge:

Essential

Appropriate knowledge of basic.
Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice.
Shows awareness of own limitations.
Evidence of parPaper/ presentation at a national or international meeting or published in a peer review journal.ticipation in and active involvement with audit.

Desirable

Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside speciality.
Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice.

Experience:

Essential

Surgical experience in routine hip and knee arthroplasty.
Experience as an SHO in Orthopaedics.
Experience of clinical risk management.

Desirable

Experience in other related specialties.
Experience as a LAT in Orthopaedics.
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
Evidence of teaching experience.
Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honours.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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