Ankle Clinical Research Fellow

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare UK is seeking an Ankle Clinical Research Fellow at The Wellington Hospital to support consultants in ankle arthritis surgery. This role involves clinical activities, overseeing surgical residents, and engaging in research with a robust employment package, including private healthcare and pension scheme.

Benefits

Private healthcare insurance for you and your family

Contributory pension scheme

Wide range of additional benefits

Qualifications

• GMC Registration required.
• Competence in performing common foot and ankle procedures.
• Experience managing patients under consultant supervision.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical activities with the MSK specialty.
• Assist in data capture and analysis for research.
• Contribute to publication activities in research.

Skills

Research Principles

Clinical Governance

Communication

Education

Relevant Medical Qualifications

Higher Surgical Training in Orthopaedics

Job description

Ankle Clinical Research Fellow

Location:London, The Wellington Hospital, St John’s Wood, London
Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term, Full-Time, Monday - Friday

Salary: £65,000 per annum

Employment Package: Comprehensive package including private healthcare insurance for you and your family, contributory pension scheme, and a wide range of additional benefits.

As an Ankle Clinical Research Fellow, you will be an integral part of the MSK team, supporting consultants and the clinical team at the London Ankle & Arthritis Centre (LAAC).

This fellowship is designed to shape you into a leader in the field of ankle arthritis surgery, equipping you with skills as a teacher and researcher, with an emphasis on evidence-based practices and significant research output. You will be part of the MSK team, elective team, ward care team, and research team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in clinical activities within the MSK specialty, supporting LAAC consultants in the operating theatre during elective procedures.
• Oversee the Surgical Resident Doctor (RMO), assisting with routine tasks such as clerking, prescribing TTOs, and supporting consultants on ward rounds.
• Assist with data capture and analysis for ankle arthritis research and audit studies.
• Support micro-projects such as “Prodense in Preoperative Bone Cyst Management” and “Evaluation of Prophecy Adoption Curves.”
• Contribute to publication activities, including research topics like Total Ankle Replacement versus Ankle Arthrodesis.

Ideal Candidate:

• GMC Registration
• Relevant Medical Qualifications
• Higher Surgical Training in Orthopaedics
• Competence in performing common foot and ankle procedures
• Experience in managing patients under consultant supervision (logbook evidence)
• Strong understanding of research principles and methodology
• Knowledge of clinical governance & audit processes
• Evidence of a publication track record

If you are passionate about advancing your career in ankle arthritis surgery and research, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and supportive team.