Oswestry Musculoskeletal Oncology Senior Fellowship
The closing date is 27 April 2026
We are delighted to invite applications for a Senior Fellow (Post CCT) in Musculoskeletal Oncology commencing from August 2027 for 1 year.
This fellowship is designed for an experienced orthopaedic clinician, who will benefit from a further period of development in the sub-speciality of MSK Oncology, in preparation for a consultant role. The doctor will contribute to the provision of MSK Oncology orthopaedic surgery within the Trust. The Fellowship can be designed around the training needs of the successful applicant, with opportunity for independent practice dependent on level of experience. The fellowship is BOOS accredited*.
Main duties of the job
The Musculoskeletal Tumour Service at RJAH is one of the five Bone Sarcoma units commissioned by NHS England. It provides a comprehensive service in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumours. It also provides a metastatic bone service. It is part of the Greater Manchester and Oswestry Sarcoma Service (GMOSS) along with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
This appointment is to join the existing team of 3 consultants. The Montgomery Unit, a purpose built Musculoskeletal Oncology Unit, opened in 2016. It has a clinic suite of 3 consulting rooms, a treatment room, physiotherapy room, reception area, consultants office/conference room, secretarial and nursing offices.
Within the same new build is Oswald Ward which has ten single bed en-suite rooms, Baschurch Day Surgical Unit and the High Dependency Unit.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK). RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job responsibilities
1. Assist in theatre lists, with potential for independent practice subject to experience and ability.
2. Assessment of new patients, with consultant supervision.
3. Clerk admissions where required and be responsible for the supervision of the junior team and day-to-day care of in-patients.
4. Attendance and supervision of ward rounds with junior fellow and specialist nurses.
5. To assist with any other aspects of patient care as appropriate.
6. To lead in surgical planning, and assist in clinic preparation and MDT duties.
7. To participate in audit and research.
Rota
Duties will be Monday to Friday with time flexibility required within a normal working day. There is no hospital oncall requirement with this post.
A suggested timetable is outlined within the job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current and active GMC registration with license to practice and no restrictions to practice
* Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
Experience, Skills and Competencies
* Four years' postgraduate orthopaedic experience
* Ability to perform general orthopaedic surgery unsupervised
* Evidence of competence in managing surgical complications and the critically ill patient
* CCT or Equivalent
Training
* Evidence of interest in a career in orthopaedic oncology or metastatic disease
* Previous Orthopaedic Oncology Fellowship
* Previous Arthroplasty or other relevant fellowship experience
Academic achievement, research and publication. Teaching experience.
* Evidence of involvement in postgraduate education.
* Evidence of publications and/or presentations
Audit, Clinical governance, Information Technology, Management
* Evidence of personally conducted research and/or clinical audit; evidence of understanding of principles of clinical governance and routine computer and internet usage.
Attributes
* Good rapport with patients and communication skills; ability to work under pressure; team working and ability to organise resources effectively - including self
* Caring attitude to patients Honesty and reliability Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
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.
Address
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