Main area: Trauma & Orthopaedics
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow (MT05)
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (To start October 2025. With a possible 12 month extension)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (Plus on-call)
Job ref: 320-MDR-6520877-DP
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £70,425 per annum Plus opportunity for non-resident on calls available
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/11/2024 23:59
Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Fellow
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Job overview
12 month appointment commencing: October 2025
The post is based at the prestigious Royal Derby Hospital, incorporated within University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. The Orthopaedic Department at the Royal Derby Hospital has a long history of Orthopaedic innovation and excellence. This thriving department boasts world renowned and leading Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Applications are invited for this prestigious post, which offers advanced training and experience in all aspects of hip and knee arthroplasty. The post would be most suitable for a trainee with CCT or a year 6 orthopaedic trainee, with FRCS (Orth) or equivalent, Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and with a special interest in arthroplasty.
Main duties of the job
The Arthroplasty Fellow will be directly involved in the day to day care of the Trauma & Orthopaedic patients admitted to their firm. There is a day to day commitment to clinics & operating sessions with the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of hip and knee surgery including primary hip and knee replacement surgery and revision surgery. The department is a major revision centre and is currently involved in the RACER trial for hips and knees. There are also dedicated trauma lists.
Person specification
Qualifications
* FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
* MRCS/MBBS or equivalent
* ATLS
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of application
* 7 years postgraduate training with at least 3 years in a relevant speciality training programme or equivalent at time of interview
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
* Up to date knowledge of Trauma & Orthopaedics & evidence of an understanding of its application
* Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
Clinical Governance/Impr. qual. of patient care
* Evidence of interest & experience in teaching junior doctors and medical students
* Evidence of active participation in audit
* Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position.
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