Job Summary
The appointee will join the Foot and Ankle Unit within the Orthopaedic Team and will be expected to participate in all facets of the provision care for patients with foot and ankle pathology present to the hospital. They will be expected to care for patients both in the clinic and operating theatre setting. There will be an expectation through the year that the successful candidate will progress towards independent practice but will be supported by the five consultants within the unit during this time.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate may be asked to undertake some middle grade general orthopaedic on call, but will not formally be on the rota. These on call commitments will only be undertaken after the rota co-ordinator has confirmed with the foot and ankle consultants that they will not unduly interfere with the fellowship.
Job Responsibilities
Assessment of patients in clinic Care for the patients on the ward Undertaking surgical procedures on patients with foot and ankle pathology Helping on an ad hoc basis with the middle grade on call rota as above The successful candidate will be expected to start this role in September 2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Higher professional training in Trauma & Orthopaedics Full GMC registration with license to practice Desirable
BSc or alternative Experience
Essential
Foot & Ankle experience at Specialist Registrar level or alternative Clinical Skills
Essential
Demonstrable experience of Foot & Ankle surgery Understanding of clinical risk management Desirable
FRCS T&O IT skills Breadth of experience in and outside speciality Effective, confident presentation ability Other
Essential
Understanding the principles of research and demonstrating research experience Evidence in participation of audit Good oral and written communication skills Publications Prizes and honours Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making Probity Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance and resource constraints Evidence of teaching experience, particularly junior medical staff, and a willingness to contribute to teaching Knowledge
Essential
Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice 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 .
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The appointee will join the Foot and Ankle Unit within the Orthopaedic Team and will be expected to participate in all facets of the provision care for patients with foot and ankle pathology present to the hospital. They will be expected to care for patients both in the clinic and operating theatre setting. There will be an expectation through the year that the successful candidate will progress towards independent practice but will be supported by the five consultants within the unit during this time.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate may be asked to undertake some middle grade general orthopaedic on call, but will not formally be on the rota. These on call commitments will only be undertaken after the rota co-ordinator has confirmed with the foot and ankle consultants that they will not unduly interfere with the fellowship.
Job Responsibilities
Assessment of patients in clinic Care for the patients on the ward Undertaking surgical procedures on patients with foot and ankle pathology Helping on an ad hoc basis with the middle grade on call rota as above The successful candidate will be expected to start this role in September 2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Higher professional training in Trauma & Orthopaedics Full GMC registration with license to practice Desirable
BSc or alternative Experience
Essential
Foot & Ankle experience at Specialist Registrar level or alternative Clinical Skills
Essential
Demonstrable experience of Foot & Ankle surgery Understanding of clinical risk management Desirable
FRCS T&O IT skills Breadth of experience in and outside speciality Effective, confident presentation ability Other
Essential
Understanding the principles of research and demonstrating research experience Evidence in participation of audit Good oral and written communication skills Publications Prizes and honours Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making Probity Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance and resource constraints Evidence of teaching experience, particularly junior medical staff, and a willingness to contribute to teaching Knowledge
Essential
Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice 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 .
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see. #J-18808-Ljbffr
