Senior Fellow (SpR Level) in Knee Specialty
Senior Clinical Fellow (SpR level) in Knee Surgery
We are looking to appoint 1 Senior Knee Fellows for start dates February 2027. The posts usually run for 12 months but occasionally 6-month slots can be accommodated. The one post works predominantly with Mr James Murray, while the other post works predominantly with Mr Andrew Porteous. The job will include working with other members of the Bristol Knee Group. The posts will provide exposure to a wide range of knee surgery including partial and total knee replacement, revision arthroplasty and infection work, ligament and meniscal surgery, patello-femoral surgery.
Main duties of the job
We have one Senior Knee Fellow posts available to work with members of the Bristol Knee Group and based predominantly at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre, North Bristol NHS Trust.
The posts will provide exposure to a wide range of knee surgery including: partial and total knee replacement, revision arthroplasty and infection work, ligament and meniscal surgery, patello-femoral surgery.
The successful candidates are usually post-CCT and wanting to provide a consultant practice that focusses predominantly on knee surgery. It is expected that the fellow will complete a research project during the time in the department.
The one post works predominantly with Mr James Murray, while the other post works predominantly with Mr Andrew Porteous.
There are usually 3 Senior Knee Fellows in the department. Some flexibility in programmes allows exposure to other members of the Bristol Knee Group.
Prior experience in knee arthroplasty and arthroscopy is essential for this post. The post will provide exposure to both soft-tissue, arthroscopic and arthroplasty knee surgery.
About us
Candidates must have, or be eligible for, GMC registration that allows them to work in posts that are not recognised for training. If in a training post this post is recognised for off programme training. Successful candidates will undergo training appraisal and assessment.
It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or an equivalent system.
For further information please contact: Mr A. Porteous or his secretary Charlotte Rowlands (charlotte.rowlands@nbt.nhs.uk).
Job responsibilities
To elicit an accurate and clear history in specialist knee surgery.
To examine the knee systematically and accurately in both the soft tissue and arthroplasty setting.
Wide exposure to all techniques of knee surgery with progression from assisting to operating depending on skills displayed,
Must publish one paper per 6 months
Must progress a current research project and develop a new project.
North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted
NBT IS COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registrations
* FRCS (ORTH) or equivalent
* Maintain full registration with the GMC
* Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
Training & Experience
* Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
* Minimum of six years postgraduate experience including four years as an orthopaedic trainee in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
* Training in diagnosis and treatment of upper limb conditions.
* Some training in Upper Limb surgery
Further Training, Mgnt, Audit
* Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
* Experience in audit projects and written up
Research Teaching Publications
* Proven teaching ability
* Proven research activity
* Proven track record in research
* Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
* Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Personal Requirements
* Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
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.
£70,425 to £77,969 a yearper annum (£77,969.28 for on call commitments)
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