Ankle Clinical Research Fellow
Location:London, The Wellington Hospital, St John’s Wood, London
Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term, Full-Time, Monday - Friday
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Employment Package: Comprehensive package including private healthcare insurance for you and your family, contributory pension scheme, and a wide range of additional benefits.
As an Ankle Clinical Research Fellow, you will be an integral part of the MSK team, supporting consultants and the clinical team at the London Ankle & Arthritis Centre (LAAC).
This fellowship is designed to shape you into a leader in the field of ankle arthritis surgery, equipping you with skills as a teacher and researcher, with an emphasis on evidence-based practices and significant research output. You will be part of the MSK team, elective team, ward care team, and research team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Participate in clinical activities within the MSK specialty, supporting LAAC consultants in the operating theatre during elective procedures.
* Oversee the Surgical Resident Doctor (RMO), assisting with routine tasks such as clerking, prescribing TTOs, and supporting consultants on ward rounds.
* Assist with data capture and analysis for ankle arthritis research and audit studies.
* Support micro-projects such as “Prodense in Preoperative Bone Cyst Management” and “Evaluation of Prophecy Adoption Curves.”
* Contribute to publication activities, including research topics like Total Ankle Replacement versus Ankle Arthrodesis.
Ideal Candidate:
* GMC Registration
* Relevant Medical Qualifications
* Higher Surgical Training in Orthopaedics
* Competence in performing common foot and ankle procedures
* Experience in managing patients under consultant supervision (logbook evidence)
* Strong understanding of research principles and methodology
* Knowledge of clinical governance & audit processes
* Evidence of a publication track record
If you are passionate about advancing your career in ankle arthritis surgery and research, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and supportive team.
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