Job overview
BOFAS recognised Foot and Ankle Fellowship. Structured specialist training in Foot and Ankle Surgery. This post is designed to be a stepping-stone towards consultant career.
Post available from 7th October 2026 to 5th October 2027.
Applicants will be considered for future dates
Main duties of the job
Our Foot and Ankle fellowship post has been recognised by BOFAS as a high quality senior fellow post aimed at developing subspecialist skills and preparing our fellows for a consultant career in Foot and Ankle Surgery. There are currently four Orthopaedic Surgeons specialising in foot and ankle surgery. Four (Mr Stephen Bendall, Mr Joel Vernois, Ms Natasha Hossain and Mr Tom Voller) specialise mainly in Elective adult foot and ankle pathology plus several trauma surgeons with a sub specialist interest in foot and ankle.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Foot and Ankle Fellow together with an Orthopaedic Specialist Registrars will have responsibility for overseeing care of patients under the care of BFAU. The post holder will be closely supervised in outpatients and in the operating theatre. It is expected that over the tenure of the post the successful candidate will undertake an increasing level of independent practise dependent upon progress along with operating independently in parallel lists.
Ideally the first 6 months will be spent between Trauma and doing open surgery whilst the second 6 months will include more minimally invasive work with Mr Vernois.
The Fellow may also undertake an independent Research clinic in an area of their choice along with the Virtual Fracture Clinic. is a clinical and research fellowship in orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgery for 12 months
Person specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Basic Medical Degree
2. Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
3. Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
4. Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable criteria
5. Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
6. Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6, as a minimum
7. Completion of FRCS(Orth) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
8. Demonstrable interest in major and complex trauma
9. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
10. Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
11. Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
12. Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
13. Research experience
14. Publications
15. Prizes and honours
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