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Limb Reconstruction Fellow (Senior post‑CCT level)
The closing date is 02 April 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to gain or extend your clinical experience in Limb Reconstruction in a unique and supportive environment at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. As a valued member of the team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the units and will be offered study leave. Clinical research, audit and quality improvement activities will also be encouraged.
This post does not attract any on‑calls, but there is an opportunity to join the on‑call rota if you would like to. Although this is not a resident post, there is an opportunity to apply for on‑site accommodation to help facilitate a potential move to the area for the successful candidate.
RNOH is a national tertiary hospital that provides a comprehensive range of neuromusculoskeletal health care ranging from acute spinal injury and complex bone tumour management to orthopaedic medicine and specialist rehabilitation. There are extensive services for children, which the Trust plans to expand over the coming years.
The Limb Reconstruction Service is predominately based on the Stanmore site, with all elective surgery being completed onsite at Stanmore. Some outpatient clinics are held at our central London facility on Bolsover Street.
Job responsibilities
The RNOH is looking to appoint a post‑CCT Clinical Fellow in Limb Reconstruction Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult and Paediatric) to start in April 2027. Based at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, this fellowship provides an excellent higher training opportunity in all aspects of Limb Reconstruction in a world‑renowned tertiary referral centre for orthopaedic surgery. This will include experience with management of internal and external fixation, circular frames, lengthening nails and management of bone infection.
The successful candidate will experience the full range of adult and paediatric limb reconstruction surgery. The placement provides excellent opportunities for clinical and professional development. Throughout the duration of the fellowship the candidate will be expected to engage in the planning and delivery of services as well as in research and service improvement projects.
This post does not attract an NTN, but is suitable for a candidate who has passed the FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent, and is looking for subspecialty experience in complex elective adult / paediatric limb reconstruction & bone infection. Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice prior to the start of employment.
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration
* FRCS Ortho or Equivalent
* Higher degree in surgical sciences
Audit and clinical effectiveness
* Demonstration of an understanding of clinical audit and quality improvement
Experience
* At least 6 months Limb Recon experience
* Experience in UK health system
Skills
* Evidence of working effectively within a multi‑specialist, inter‑disciplinary team environment and on own initiative.
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.
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
£73,992 a year + £2,162 London Weighting per annum
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