CCT Clinical Fellow Complex Arthroplasty February 2027

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity for a Clinical Fellow in Lower Limb Arthroplasty at a leading NHS Trust in London. You will work in a prestigious complex arthroplasty unit, gaining valuable experience in managing cases and enhancing your surgical skills. The post offers a supportive research environment, ensuring personal and professional development while contributing to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of orthopaedic surgical training (CCT or equivalent) required.
• Experience in shoulder and elbow surgery and research methodology essential.
• Prior fellowship experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily ward rounds and manage inpatients.
• Conduct at least one outpatient clinic per week.
• Complete at least two research projects and present findings.

Skills

Experience in trauma surgery

Knowledge of statistics for research

Ability to perform primary hip and knee replacements

Education

MRCS

FRCS (orth)

ATLS to provider level

Job description

The post-holder will be attached to the complex arthroplasty unit. They will spend considerable time in theatre, with opportunities to undertake cases under supervision. Exposure to a high-volume arthroplasty unit will allow learning of cemented and uncemented primary and revision THA, primary and revision TKA, and complex revision surgeries including multiply revised cases and the use of custom components. Particular experience will be gained in single and two-stage revisions for infection.

Responsibilities include performing daily ward rounds, managing inpatients alongside a specialist registrar and nurse specialist, and participating in at least one outpatient clinic per week, with independent clinics under supervision as appropriate.

The post-holder is expected to complete at least two research projects, attend research meetings, and will be encouraged and supported to present at international meetings and publish their work.

Main duties of the job

ST GEORGE'S HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION TRUST

ST GEORGE'S HOSPITAL

Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Lower Limb Arthroplasty

Applications are open for a Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellow in the Trauma & Orthopaedic department to work within the Complex Arthroplasty Unit. Multiple appointments may be made for fellows starting in the next year. The next available post begins in February 2027, with a typical duration of 12 months.

St George's Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals and a major tertiary referral center for pelvic and acetabular surgery, hip and knee reconstruction, hip preservation, pediatric surgery, spinal surgery, and complex trauma.

The complex arthroplasty team includes three consultants specializing in complex primary and revision joint replacements. The unit receives tertiary referrals, especially for significant bone loss and infection. Elective work is split between St. George's and the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre.

About us

The Trust employs a devolved clinical management structure via Care Groups, each managed by a Consultant and a General Manager. The Orthopaedic SDU comprises several subspecialties, with surgeons collaborating closely and referring cases as needed.

The Trauma & Orthopaedic Care Group has 22 surgeons and provides elective and trauma services, including tertiary services like pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, lower limb reconstruction, hip preservation, complex revision surgery, and spinal surgery.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• MRCS, FRCS (orth)
• Completion of orthopaedic surgical training (CCT or equivalent)
• Ability to perform primary hip and knee replacements
• Experience with audit and research methodology
• Evidence of primary arthroplasty experience from logbook

Person Specification

Education

• Essential: MRCS, FRCS (orth)
• Desirable: ATLS to provider level

Experience

• Essential: Completion of orthopaedic training, experience in shoulder and elbow surgery, research methodology, teaching
• Desirable: Prior fellowship experience

Skills

• Experience in trauma surgery
• Knowledge of statistics for research
• Ability to perform primary hip and knee replacements

Personal qualities

• Commitment to learning
• Ability to handle stressful situations and responsibility
• Excellent communication skills
• Teamwork and independence