Foot and Ankle Clinical Fellowship
Closing date: 18 June 2026. Start date: February 2027.
This fellowship post is designed for an orthopaedic clinician who has attained CCT (or equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics, or who is on the GMCs specialist register, and would like to gain further development in the sub-speciality of Foot and Ankle Surgery in preparation for a consultant role with emphasis on total ankle replacement experience.
Eligible candidates will receive training to develop independent surgical practice, exposure to specialist Foot and Ankle clinics and theatre lists, and opportunities to engage in research and audit programmes. The fellowship is approved by BOFAS.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will undertake outpatient clinics and theatre lists, with related pre‑ and post‑operative work, predominantly with Mr Bing and Mr Makwana to gain experience in total ankle replacement surgery (primary TAR, patient‑specific, and revision), as well as exposure to other areas of foot and ankle practice.
Job responsibilities
On normal working days, the allocation of regular commitments will align with the rotation to the foot and ankle consultants. The estimated weekly commitments are:
* Out-Patient Clinics with supervising consultants: 3 × 4‑hour sessions per week.
* Operating Theatre with supervising consultants: 3 × 5‑hour sessions per week.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* FRCS (Orth) or equivalent / equivalent level of experience
Registration
* GMC registration with licence to practice, no restrictions on practice, and entry onto the Specialist Registrar in Orthopaedics register
Experience
* Minimum of 12 months surgical Foot and Ankle experience
* Evidence of independent operating in the main foot and ankle surgical procedures
* Evidence of engagement in audit and/or research
* Evidence of audit or research activity within the foot and ankle sub‑speciality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous criminal convictions.
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