Overview
Senior Knee Arthroplasty Fellow – Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). The role is a fixed‑term, 6‑month attachment starting February 2026, providing a full clinical training experience in knee arthroplasty under the supervision of Mr Ben Bloch.
Job Summary
Location: City Hospital, Nottingham, NG51PB. Full‑time (36‑hour week). Reference number: 164‑7537519. Salary: £73,992 a year (MT05 Grade). Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff. Contract type: Fixed term.
Main Duties
* Attend all elective clinics and surgeries, supporting Dr Bloch and other knee specialists.
* Participate in unicondylar, patellofemoral, primary total and revision knee arthroplasty procedures.
* Contribute to audit and quality improvement projects related to arthroplasty.
* Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings and patient management planning.
Person Specification
Essential
* Previous registrar‑level experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
* CCT/CESR in Trauma & Orthopaedics (or expected to achieve by start date).
* Logbook evidence of experience in hip and knee arthroplasty; confident to perform primary arthroplasty with trainer scrubbed.
* GMC Registration.
* MRCS (or equivalent).
* FRCS (Tr & Orth).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Methodical working style with positive outcomes.
* Experience in audit / QI projects relevant to arthroplasty.
* Evidence of exceptional preparation, scheduling and administration skills.
* Fit for the physical demands of the role.
* Evidence of previous research including presentations or publications relevant to arthroplasty.
Desirable
* ATLS qualification.
* Evidence of Leadership & Management training.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Application for skilled worker sponsorship is welcomed and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer Details
* Employer: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
* Address: City Hospital, Nottingham, NG51PB
* Website: https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/
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