The post-holder will be attached to the Soft Tissue Knee unit. The post-holder will be able to spend a considerable amount of time in theatre with opportunities to undertake cases under appropriate supervision. They will have exposure to a high-volume soft tissue knee unit and have the opportunity to learn all aspects of soft tissue knee surgery as well as knee preservation and patellofemoral procedures. Due to fact St George's is a major trauma centre, we have a high number of multi-ligament knee injuries, There will also be an opportunity to learn hip arthroscopy. They will be expected to perform daily ward rounds and manage inpatients along with a specialist registrar and Physicians associates. they will also take part in a least 1 outpatient clinic per week and have independent clinics under supervision as appropriate, they will also be involved in the weekend operating rota. The post holder will be expected to complete at least one research project, attend research meetings and will be encouraged and supported to present at international meetings and publish their work.
Main duties of the job
* To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
* To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
* To work in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
* To ensure skills are up-to‑date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
* To be trained in and demonstrate fair employment practices, in line with trust policies)
* To comply with St. George's Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
* To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
St George's Healthcare NHS Trust wishes to appoint a Post CCT Clinical Fellow with an interest in Soft Tissue Knee surgery for a 12 month placement from October 2027 or 2028. Outpatient, day case, elective and emergency inpatient work is currently carried out at the St George's Hospital site in Tooting with elective work being carried out at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC) in Epsom. There will be opportunities to gain operative experience under the supervision of the consultant surgeons. The post holder will be expected to undertake research resulting in publication in peer review journal.
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