Job summary
The 12 month post will commence on 1st July 2025 at GOSH, moving to RNOH 01/01/2026.
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 neuro-musculoskeletal 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
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients.
RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility.
For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The RNOH are looking to appoint a post-CCT Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery to start in July 2025. Based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital for 6 months and , this fellowship provides an excellent higher training opportunity in all aspects of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in a world renowned tertiary referral centre for orthopaedic 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.
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 Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery to start in July 2025. Based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital for 6 months and , this fellowship provides an excellent higher training opportunity in all aspects of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in a world renowned tertiary referral centre for orthopaedic 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.
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
- Post FRCS Orth (or equivalent) - with at least 6 months previous Paediatric orthopaedic experience
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in UK health system
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Medical management - able to supervise junior medical staff
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
- Post FRCS Orth (or equivalent) - with at least 6 months previous Paediatric orthopaedic experience
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in UK health system
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Medical management - able to supervise junior medical staff
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).
