Job summary
Senior Clinical Foot and Ankle Fellow - to start September 2025.
The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department at UHD are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Fellow in Elective foot and ankle surgery and trauma.
This is an exciting time to join as we are currently making great progress with a vision in creating a first-class fully integrated Trauma and Orthopaedic Service within our Bournemouth and Poole Hospital sites as part of the new University Hospitals Dorset.
This Fellowship offers a wealth of clinical experience which includes working in our Derwent Orthopaedic Centre (which now boasts a new 3rd modular theatre) and main theatres on the elective site and also participating in trauma on the Poole site.
This is a Fixed Term post starting in September 2025.
Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register and have at least 3 months NHS experience.
Your CV must be attached to your application form through NHS Jobs.
Main duties of the job
It is planned that the Senior Clinical Fellow would, after adequate training, operate independently.
The Fellowship will offer particular emphasis on training and research in foot and ankle surgery.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Interview date will be either Monday 3rd March or Monday 10th March TBC.
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Greater than two years Orthopaedic Registrar experience, particularly in foot and ankle subspecialties Minimum 4 months NHS experience Desirable
Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects Skills
Essential
Principles and practice of foot and ankle surgery Evidence of technical competence in intermediate level surgery Up to date, complete logbook of experience Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice Desirable
Contribution to management of professional organisation Some experience of medical writing Qualifications
Essential
Basic MB BS or equivalent Postgraduate FRCS / MRCS or equivalent Commitment to continuing postgraduate education and training Desirable
Additional Postgraduate qualification 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address
UHD - Cross Site across Bournemouth and Poole
Bournemouth / Poole
BH7 7DW
Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Clinical Foot and Ankle Fellow - to start September 2025.
The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department at UHD are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Fellow in Elective foot and ankle surgery and trauma.
This is an exciting time to join as we are currently making great progress with a vision in creating a first-class fully integrated Trauma and Orthopaedic Service within our Bournemouth and Poole Hospital sites as part of the new University Hospitals Dorset.
This Fellowship offers a wealth of clinical experience which includes working in our Derwent Orthopaedic Centre (which now boasts a new 3rd modular theatre) and main theatres on the elective site and also participating in trauma on the Poole site.
This is a Fixed Term post starting in September 2025.
Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register and have at least 3 months NHS experience.
Your CV must be attached to your application form through NHS Jobs.
Main duties of the job
It is planned that the Senior Clinical Fellow would, after adequate training, operate independently.
The Fellowship will offer particular emphasis on training and research in foot and ankle surgery.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Interview date will be either Monday 3rd March or Monday 10th March TBC.
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Greater than two years Orthopaedic Registrar experience, particularly in foot and ankle subspecialties Minimum 4 months NHS experience Desirable
Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects Skills
Essential
Principles and practice of foot and ankle surgery Evidence of technical competence in intermediate level surgery Up to date, complete logbook of experience Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice Desirable
Contribution to management of professional organisation Some experience of medical writing Qualifications
Essential
Basic MB BS or equivalent Postgraduate FRCS / MRCS or equivalent Commitment to continuing postgraduate education and training Desirable
Additional Postgraduate qualification 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address
UHD - Cross Site across Bournemouth and Poole
Bournemouth / Poole
BH7 7DW
Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
