Role Summary
The PEOC Foot & Ankle Fellowship provides a comprehensive, well-rounded advanced clinical and surgical experience in all aspects of Foot & Ankle Surgery. You will be working with a team of five consultants supported by a surgical care practitioner, extended scope practitioner, a specialist registrar, dedicated F&A physiotherapy team, and 5 MSK radiologists.
The workload includes all routine F&A surgery - with particular emphasis on ankle arthroplasty (primary and revision ITS/MD), limb reconstruction (AH), neurological and complex deformity correction (WER/NJT), and diabetic foot management is undertaken by the whole team. The majority of the F&A trauma presenting to the hospital is managed by the team - with dedicated F&A fracture clinics and trauma lists.
About the Role
The Fellow is expected to contribute to the mid-grade on-call trauma rota with a non-onerous commitment, which is shared amongst all of the Fellows within the orthopaedic unit. Participation in ongoing audit, research, and publication is expected. Fellows will be expected to complete a research project for publication. This fellowship is aimed at post CCT trainees and applicants will be expected to have at least 1 year of experience in foot and ankle surgery in their orthopaedic training. The post is suitable for those wanting to pursue a career in foot and ankle surgery. The Fellow will be closely supervised by all of the consultant foot and ankle surgeons in the operating theatre and clinics. They will have regular appraisal of their progress and learning needs from Mr. Sharpe (Fellowship Director). The Fellow is encouraged to attend training courses appropriate to their needs.
Working Pattern: Full Time
Interview Date: 6th March 2025
For further information please contact: Will Reeve, williamreeve@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more.
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
1. National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
2. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
3. Car lease schemes.
4. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
5. Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
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