Job summary Applicantions are invited for the post of the Leicester Foot and Ankle Fellowship, for a period of 6-12 months. The Leicester Foot and Ankle Fellowship is specifically designed for a senior trainee [post-FRCS (orth)] who has planned for a career in Foot and Ankle surgery. The fellowship is a multi-consultant fellowship There will also be opportunity to be involved in trauma surgery. This post does not attract an NTN and is aimed at speciality registrars who have neared completion of their training and want a fellowship experience in Foot and Ankle surgery Foot and ankle team at Leicester includes five fellowship trained consultants, an extended scope practioner, Fa specialist nurse, two plaster technicians. Successful applicant will have opportunity to work with most of the Foot and Ankle Consultants in the team, namely Mr Alistair Best, Mr Maneesh Bhatia, Professor Jitendra Mangwani, Miss Shilpa Jha and Mr Hytham AffifI. Main duties of the job The post holder will be part of a team providing a foot & ankle surgical service to the Leicestershire and Rutland community.There will also be opportunity to develop skills in elective as well as foot & ankle trauma surgery and diabetic foot care. It is expected that the post holder will be competent in straightforward common procedures involving the foot and ankle and in other basic lower limb surgery. The posts offer additional training in complex hindfoot, midfoot and forefoot reconstruction, includingarthroscopic and arthroplasty procedures around the ankle. Main duties of the job Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, high quality foot and ankle service at the Trust Deliver clinical sessions in out-patients and theatres Take a lead role in the department's current foot and ankle research portfolio Assist in the teaching and training of junior surgical colleagues and allied health professionals The successful candidate will gain experience towards competency in most common foot and ankle conditions including: Assessment, investigation and diagnosis of all foot and ankle conditions in out-patients Hallux valgus surgery Lesser toe surgeries Fusions (1st MTPJ, midfoot, hindfoot) Ankle arthroscopy Ankle ligament reconstruction Total ankle replacement. Achilles tendon repair (minimally-invasive). Achilles tendon debridement / reattachment. Foot and ankle trauma. About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 358-6928060-MSK-BC Job locations Leicester General Hospital Leicester LE5 4PW Job description Job responsibilities It is expected that on average there will be two lists per week to receive training in complex surgery as detailed above. Opportunity to attend lists delivered by other foot and ankle consultants will be available and it is expected that as the post-holder becomes more experienced they will undertake independent operating through backfill sessions. It is expected that the post holder will undertake one independent clinic a week and one clinic with the mentoring consultant seeing both new and follow up patients under their supervision. It will be expected that the post holder will be responsible for daily care of patients on the ward, together with a resident doctor under their close supervision, and deal with the administration of their practice (lists and clinics), separately from the mentoring consultant. On average two half days will be provided for audit, research activity and continuing professional development under the guidance of the mentoring consultants The successful applicant will be required to undertake limited weekend work in the department; along with all other Trust Fellows in the department as part of the weekend elective ward round rota (up to 1 in 10). Job description Job responsibilities It is expected that on average there will be two lists per week to receive training in complex surgery as detailed above. Opportunity to attend lists delivered by other foot and ankle consultants will be available and it is expected that as the post-holder becomes more experienced they will undertake independent operating through backfill sessions. It is expected that the post holder will undertake one independent clinic a week and one clinic with the mentoring consultant seeing both new and follow up patients under their supervision. It will be expected that the post holder will be responsible for daily care of patients on the ward, together with a resident doctor under their close supervision, and deal with the administration of their practice (lists and clinics), separately from the mentoring consultant. On average two half days will be provided for audit, research activity and continuing professional development under the guidance of the mentoring consultants The successful applicant will be required to undertake limited weekend work in the department; along with all other Trust Fellows in the department as part of the weekend elective ward round rota (up to 1 in 10). Person Specification Clinical Essential Clinical experience Desirable Extensive experience Trust values Essential Trust values Desirable Good examples Research Essential Research Desirable Higher degree Communication skills Essential Communication skills Desirable Excellent communication Person Specification Clinical Essential Clinical experience Desirable Extensive experience Trust values Essential Trust values Desirable Good examples Research Essential Research Desirable Higher degree Communication skills Essential Communication skills Desirable Excellent communication 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 University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Leicester General Hospital Leicester LE5 4PW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)