Post CCT Cavendish Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellow
The closing date is 01 June 2026
The appointment is to commence 4th August 2027 for a fixed term period of 12 months. FRCS(T+O) or equivalent is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. This post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.
The Cavendish Arthroplasty Fellowship is specifically designed for a Senior Trainee with FRCS (T+O) who has already resolved to specialise in some aspects of lower limb arthroplasty surgery.
These posts are aimed at Post CCT trainees who want fellowship experience in hip and knee arthroplasty: primary and revision surgery. There are two posts available.
Main duties of the job
The clinical aspects, research and other duties undertaken will be directed by Mr Simon Buckley, Professor Mark Wilkinson, Mr Andrew Gordon, Mr Tim Harrison, Mr Saif Salih, Mr James Shelton, Mr Mike Petrie and Mr Anil Dhadwal who have responsibility for the clinical management of adult hip and knee surgical conditions in Sheffield and Dr David Patridge for microbiology.
Candidates for this post will be expected to demonstrate a confirmed interest in some branch of lower limb arthroplasty surgery. The appointment will be at post CCT level.
The Fellow is expected to attend up to three all-day operating lists per week, attend out-patient clinics and take a lead role with the ward management of in-patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
* Qualified Medical Practitioner FRCS (Tr & Orth)
* FRCS (Tr & Orth)
* Completed specialist training or have a CCT or equivalent
* Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships. Higher degrees
Research
* Evidence of peer reviewed publication relevant to lower limb arthroplasty
Clinical governance and audit
* Evidence of completed audit/QI project
Clinical experience
* At least 12 months lower limb arthroplasty experience
* Demonstrate competence in the management of lower limb arthroplasty patients
* Experience of working in the NHS - minimum 12 months
Teaching and training
* Interest in training clinical and surgical skills
* Higher teaching qualification
Continuous Professional Development
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Personal attributes
* Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
* The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013)
* Ability to work as part of a team Honesty, reliability
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.
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