Proposed Interview Date is to be confirmed.
We are aiming to recruit for February 2026 and August 2026 from this advert. Please indicate in your application if you have a preferred start date.
Orthopaedic Specialist Training Program equivalent status to UK year 6 trainee, or above
The principle clinical supervisors are Mr Peter Thompson and Prof Andrew Metcalfe, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons and further training opportunities with Mr Feisal Shah and Mr Nick Smith.
The fellowship is offered for 6 months and is based at University Hospital Coventry and Rugby St Cross Hospital.
The post is intended for a surgeon who has a specialist interest in knee surgery and it will cover both elective and traumatic knee conditions. It is mainly a clinical based fellowship though there will be opportunities for research in conjunction with the Academic Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Warwick.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
Duties will include:
Regular Orthopaedic outpatient clinics at UH Coventry and Rugby St Cross Hospitals.
Operating sessions at both hospitals but the majority of elective orthopaedics is delivered at St Cross hospital.
Supervising the treatment of patients in UH Coventry and at Rugby St Cross Hospital.
Carrying our regular ward rounds as appropriate.
Participation in clinical audit and research activities within the unit.
Active involvement in the training and supervision of Junior Medical Staff on ward rounds, in theatre and in clinics, including the teaching of medical and nursing students.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
For further information on this Clinical Fellow post, please refer to the job description and person specification.