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Senior Clinical Fellowship in Orthopaedic Diabetic Foot Surgery
The closing date is 10 November 2025
We are recruiting for a 12-month dedicated Orthopaedic Diabetic Foot Fellowship in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department based primarily at the Basildon Hospital Site.
This post is designed to provide the successful applicant with a thorough and comprehensive approach to the non-operative and operative management of patients with acute and non-urgent Diabetic foot conditions. Depending upon the competency, there would be fair opportunities for taking a lead role in various operating, teaching and clinic related activities.
So, if this sounds like the right role for you please apply today.
Main duties of the job
The Orthopaedic Diabetic Team is part of the Basildon Diabetic MDT, which meet once a month for a virtual MDT to discuss new patients seen in the previous month and once a week on an ad-hoc face-to-face MDT clinic as per the needs of individual patients.
The Fellow is expected to work closely with the supervising consultants (Mr Tiruveedhula and Mr Mallick), Orthopaedic Podiatrist and Diabetic Patient Pathway Co-ordinator for the assessment of new referrals in the outpatient setting and inpatient referrals from other specialities, plan non-operative and surgical treatment, participate in MDT.
Liaising with the PPC for the allocation of patients for theatre. The Fellow will have a dedicated slot for admin and Research, where the Fellow is expected to update the Diabetic database and complete an allocated Research project.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for a new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* MRCS or equivalent
* FRCS (Ortho) or equivalent
Experience
* Previous experience at SpR (ST8) or equivalent level
* Previous experience with Diabetic foot surgery in Hospital setting
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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£44,170 to £67,610 a year+ 1B 40% Banding, Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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