Job summary
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the leading orthopaedic specialist hospital in the UK and ranked amongst the 10 best worldwide for delivering expert comprehensive, innovative and patient focused neuromusculoskeletal health care, ranging from acute spinal injury to complex orthopaedic oncology. RNOH doesn't only provide expert and safe musculoskeletal care but also collaborates closely with various academic units across the UK (our principal partner being UCL) in order to stay at the forefront of academic research and allow translation of new ideas in the fields of bioengineering and biotechnology to clinical practice in order to ultimately optimise patient care and experience. We strongly believe that we can only maintain our status as the best orthopaedic specialist hospital in the UK by continuously innovating and improving.
The RNOH is appointing to the fellowship posts in Sarcoma for August 2025, January 2026 and April 2026.
All posts will be for 12 months on a fixed term contract. Applicants should have completed core surgical training and have experience in elective orthopaedics, and ideally an interest in Sarcoma along with hip and knee arthroplasty surgery.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow's post will provide exposure to all aspects of the management of patients with bone and soft tissue tumours, primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty and complex limb reconstruction. There will be ample opportunity to assist and gain experience with the full range of extremity and pelvic surgical cases. Attendance at sarcoma and arthroplasty MDT meetings is expected as well as involvement in the diagnostic pathway for tumour patients. The Fellow will be allocated to one of the three sub teams within the unit and have the opportunity to rotate at 6 months. It is anticipated that the fellow will be post FRCS(orth) or equivalent and close to CCT or equivalent with a primary interest in the above areas of expertise.
They will work closely with all members of the bone tumour and joint reconstruction units and be expected to deliver high quality care.
About us
The Fellow will attend fixed outpatient clinics and operating lists. There will be opportunities to sit in clinic with the consultants as a learning experience as well as see patients independently. Likewise, in theatre, there will be opportunities to assist with complex surgical procedures as well as undertake surgery as the lead surgeon. As the fellow gains in experience they will be able to work more and more independently over time.
There will be supervised research sessions. The post holder will be expected to present research at national and international meetings.
There is no on-call commitment.
It is anticipated that this post will provide a vast and unique experience all aspects of lower limb reconstruction and bone and soft tissue tumour management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fellows post will provide exposure to all aspects of the management of patients with bone and soft tissue tumours, primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty and complex limb reconstruction. There will be ample opportunity to assist and gain experience with the full range of extremity and pelvic surgical cases. Attendance at sarcoma and arthroplasty MDT meetings is expected as well as involvement in the diagnostic pathway for tumour patients. The Fellow will be allocated to one of the three sub teams within the unit and have the opportunity to rotate at 6 months. It is anticipated that the fellow will be post FRCS(orth) or equivalent and close to CCT or equivalent with a primary interest in the above areas of expertise. They will work closely with all members of the bone tumour and joint reconstruction units and be expected to deliver high quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fellows post will provide exposure to all aspects of the management of patients with bone and soft tissue tumours, primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty and complex limb reconstruction. There will be ample opportunity to assist and gain experience with the full range of extremity and pelvic surgical cases. Attendance at sarcoma and arthroplasty MDT meetings is expected as well as involvement in the diagnostic pathway for tumour patients. The Fellow will be allocated to one of the three sub teams within the unit and have the opportunity to rotate at 6 months. It is anticipated that the fellow will be post FRCS(orth) or equivalent and close to CCT or equivalent with a primary interest in the above areas of expertise. They will work closely with all members of the bone tumour and joint reconstruction units and be expected to deliver high quality care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- FRCS Tr and Ortho or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Interest in Orthopaedic Oncology
- Several years registrar experience or equivalent
- Completion of core surgical training or equivalent
Desirable
- Interest in primary and revision arthroplasty surgery
- Interest in end stage limb salvage
- Clinical audit and research experience
- Teaching and supporting junior staff
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Strong self-motivation and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- A good level of computer literacy
Desirable
- Able to work effectively within a team environment and on own initiative
Other requirements
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- FRCS Tr and Ortho or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Interest in Orthopaedic Oncology
- Several years registrar experience or equivalent
- Completion of core surgical training or equivalent
Desirable
- Interest in primary and revision arthroplasty surgery
- Interest in end stage limb salvage
- Clinical audit and research experience
- Teaching and supporting junior staff
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Strong self-motivation and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- A good level of computer literacy
Desirable
- Able to work effectively within a team environment and on own initiative
Other requirements
Essential
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).
