Senior Clinical Fellow (Shoulder, Knee Arthroscopy/Reconstruction): Sponsorship Available

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Senior Clinical Fellow in Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy/Reconstruction Surgery

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified individuals to the role of Senior Clinical Fellow in Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy/Reconstruction Surgery.

Applicants should have grounding in shoulder and knee arthroscopic surgery and have obtained the FRCS or equivalent. The post aims to provide specialist training for individuals who have either completed a UK training program and possess a CCT or equivalent training program.The fellowship will provide exceptional training in current techniques in shoulder and knee reconstruction. The arthroscopy unit consists of 7 arthroscopy surgeons (1 shoulder, 2 knee and 4 shoulder/knee) allowing the fellowship to be tailored to individual needs. The Fellow will gain experience in all aspects of arthroscopic shoulder surgery as well as complex shoulder Arthroplasty. A full spectrum of soft tissue knee reconstruction is undertaken within the unit, including multi ligament reconstruction, cartilage regenerative procedures, corrective osteotomy and patella-femoral realignment/ stabilization. Unicompartment, Patellofemoral, Primary and Revision Knee replacement surgery will also be undertaken.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates, dependent on experience will have the opportunity to undertake independent supervised operating lists and attend outpatient clinics. There will be opportunity to undertake research and audit. Involvement in an ongoing or new research project is to be a major part of this post. The post holder will be expected to undertake presentations and produce publications based on their work.

The post runs in parallel with another Senior Fellow. Ward based cover is provided by junior doctors and an ANP. The department is also supported by a Consultant Physiotherapist, an ESP a Physician Associate and a part-time Theatre Assistant.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
  • BLS
  • FRCS (Orthopaedic) or an appropriate higher surgical qualification

Desirable

  • ATLS

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience as an orthopaedic trainee/SpR
  • Proven experience in orthopaedic surgery and arthroplasty techniques

Desirable

  • Subspecialty experience in arthroplasty

Research and Development

Essential

  • Understanding of audit and research principles
  • Evidence of active participation and completion of audits
  • Commitment/desire for research

Desirable

  • National and International presentations
  • Peer reviewed publications

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
  • Excellent communication skills

Desirable

  • Leadership skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Research experience
  • Team player
  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Felxible and reliable
  • Ability to maintaining professionalism with patients and colleagues
  • Works within Good Medical Practice framework

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

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).

Closing Date: 21 October 2026

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