Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to gain or extend your clinical experience in Limb Reconstruction in the unique and supportive environment of Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. As a valued member of the team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the units and will be offered study leave. Clinical research, audit and quality improvement activities will also be encouraged.
This post does not attract any on-calls, but there is opportunity to join the on-call rota if you would like to.
Furthermore although this is not a resident post, there is opportunity to apply for on-site accommodation to help facilitate potential move to the area for the successful candidate.
RNOH is a national tertiary hospital that provides a comprehensive range of neuromusculoskeletal health care ranging from acute spinal injury and complex bone tumour management to orthopaedic medicine and specialist rehabilitation. There are extensive services for children, which the Trust plans to expand over the coming years.
The Limb Reconstruction Service is predominately based on the Stanmore site, with all elective surgery being completed onsite at Stanmore. Some outpatient clinics are held at our central London facility on Bolsover Street.
Main duties of the job
The RNOH are looking to appoint a post-CCT Clinical Fellow in Limb Reconstruction Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult and Paediatric) to start in April 2025. Based at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, this fellowship provides an excellent higher training opportunity in all aspects of Limb Reconstruction in a world renowned tertiary referral centre for orthopaedic surgery. This will include experience with management of internal and external fixation, circular frames, lengthening nails and management of bone infection.
The successful candidate will experience the full range of adult and paediatric limb reconstruction surgery. The placement provides excellent opportunities for clinical and professional development. Throughout the duration of the fellowship the candidate will be expected to engage in the planning and delivery of services as well in research and service improvement projects.
This post does not attract an NTN, but is suitable for a candidate who has passed the FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent, and is looking for subspecialty experience in complex elective adult /paediatric limb reconstruction & bone infection. Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice prior to the start of employment.
About us
Since its inception in 1905 the hospital has been an acknowledged leader in its field offering a breadth of specialised services unrivalled in the UK. Within an environment of teaching and research, it is the hospital's aim to provide the highest standards of clinical care for the assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
Teaching is inherent to the hospital's work and the specialist training provided in all disciplines is in great demand both in this country and from abroad. The RNOH Trust works closely with the University of London's Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Sciences, which is on site and forms the hub of the country's most comprehensive training programme for orthopaedic surgeons.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The RNOH are looking to appoint a post-CCT Clinical Fellow in Limb Reconstruction Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult and Paediatric) to start in April 2025. Based at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, this fellowship provides an excellent higher training opportunity in all aspects of Limb Reconstruction in a world renowned tertiary referral centre for orthopaedic surgery. This will include experience with management of internal and external fixation, circular frames, lengthening nails and management of bone infection.
The successful candidate will experience the full range of adult and paediatric limb reconstruction surgery. The placement provides excellent opportunities for clinical and professional development. Throughout the duration of the fellowship the candidate will be expected to engage in the planning and delivery of services as well in research and service improvement projects.
This post does not attract an NTN, but is suitable for a candidate who has passed the FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent, and is looking for subspecialty experience in complex elective adult /paediatric limb reconstruction & bone infection. Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice prior to the start of employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The RNOH are looking to appoint a post-CCT Clinical Fellow in Limb Reconstruction Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult and Paediatric) to start in April 2025. Based at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, this fellowship provides an excellent higher training opportunity in all aspects of Limb Reconstruction in a world renowned tertiary referral centre for orthopaedic surgery. This will include experience with management of internal and external fixation, circular frames, lengthening nails and management of bone infection.
The successful candidate will experience the full range of adult and paediatric limb reconstruction surgery. The placement provides excellent opportunities for clinical and professional development. Throughout the duration of the fellowship the candidate will be expected to engage in the planning and delivery of services as well in research and service improvement projects.
This post does not attract an NTN, but is suitable for a candidate who has passed the FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent, and is looking for subspecialty experience in complex elective adult /paediatric limb reconstruction & bone infection. Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice prior to the start of employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS Ortho or Equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree in surgical sciences
Audit and clinical effectivness
Essential
- Demonstration of an understanding of clinical audit and quality improvement
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months Limb Recon experience
- Clinical audit experience
Desirable
- Experience in UK health system
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of working effectively within a multi-specialist, inter- disciplinary team environment and on own initiative.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS Ortho or Equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree in surgical sciences
Audit and clinical effectivness
Essential
- Demonstration of an understanding of clinical audit and quality improvement
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months Limb Recon experience
- Clinical audit experience
Desirable
- Experience in UK health system
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of working effectively within a multi-specialist, inter- disciplinary team environment and on own initiative.
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).
