Job summary Foot & Ankle Fellowship Applications are sought for the Windsor Foot and Ankle Fellowship, a nationally recognised post-CCT 6-month training post based at Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals. The fellowship has been run by Mr Callum Clark and Mr Raman Dega since 2007 with Mr Jasdeep Giddie since 2020, and has an excellent reputation for preparing senior trainees for life as a Consultant foot and ankle surgeon. We are looking to fill a six-month vacancy commencing October 2025 and may also appoint to the April 2026 vacancy, depending on interest. The successful applicants will be expected to take responsibility for the smooth running and management of the Foot and Ankle unit and will undertake both supervised and independent clinics and operating lists. Pathology treated includes all elective foot and ankle problems over the age of 10, trauma and diabetes. Time is allocated for study and research, which is also an important element of the post. Study leave is available upon application, Remuneration will be in line with the National salary scale with appropriate banding payment. A full job description is available upon request.Only candidates with the relevant experience will be forwarded for shortlisting. The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early once we have received sufficient suitable applicants. Main duties of the job The successful applicants will be expected to take responsibility for the smooth running and management of the Foot and Ankle unit and will undertake both supervised and independent clinics and operating lists. Time is allocated for study and research, which is also an important element of the post. Study leave is available upon application and remuneration will be in line with the National salary scale with appropriate banding payment. A full job description is available upon request. About us There's never been a more exciting time to build your career at Frimley Health, one of the country's largest and most respected trusts Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. We have an ongoing commitment to improving the health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR - Epic - went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other. If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you'll feel at home at Frimley Health. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-WPHFAF-01 Job locations Wexham Park Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities As with most busy units, we perform a wide range of surgery, from lesser toes to complex deformities and non-unions. Most foot and ankle surgery involves the forefoot, but we perform all hindfoot and ankle procedures including Diabetic foot reconstruction and ankle arthroplasty, and only refer on tumour and elective circular frame procedures. Clinics are run in a multi-disciplinary fashion in most cases. Job description Job responsibilities As with most busy units, we perform a wide range of surgery, from lesser toes to complex deformities and non-unions. Most foot and ankle surgery involves the forefoot, but we perform all hindfoot and ankle procedures including Diabetic foot reconstruction and ankle arthroplasty, and only refer on tumour and elective circular frame procedures. Clinics are run in a multi-disciplinary fashion in most cases. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent FRCS (T&O) or equivalent Desirable Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes Other post-graduate degree Specific Competencies for the role Essential Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense Desirable Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition Professional Specialist/Functional experience Essential Able to prioritise clinical need Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent FRCS (T&O) or equivalent Desirable Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes Other post-graduate degree Specific Competencies for the role Essential Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense Desirable Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition Professional Specialist/Functional experience Essential Able to prioritise clinical need Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help 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). 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. 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). Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)