Role Summary
The post is for 6 months, extendable to 12 months. This is a busy fellowship with plenty of opportunity to attend theatre (4 days a week). Two fellows are present in the unit at any one time, working alongside consultants including Mr R Baker, Professor Blom, Mr Eastaugh-Waring, Mr Mehendale, Mr Webb, and Professor Whitehouse.
The post is only suitable for trainees who have completed their higher surgical training, post CCT or an internationally equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have performed more than 75 hip replacements, hold full registration with the General Medical Council, and have recent experience with UK hospital systems.
Responsibilities
The fellow will be involved in primary hip and revision hip surgery, with a large volume of infection work as the regional infection unit is based at North Bristol NHS Trust. There is exposure to primary and revision knee arthroplasty, but the focus of the fellowship is hip arthroplasty.
Qualifications
* Full registration with the General Medical Council
* Particular experience required for appointment
* Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
* Minimum of 75 hip replacements as first operator
* Passing the medical examination is a condition of appointment within the National Health Service Superannuation Scheme
Application and Equality
North Bristol NHS Trust is an anti‑discriminatory organisation and welcomes applicants from all underrepresented groups, including people of Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ people. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and conducts stringent pre‑employment checks on all successful applicants.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the NHS band unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
Please note that the Trust does not reimburse travel expenses for interview attendance. If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support or advice, please contact 0117 414 1151.
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