Clinical fellow in Sarcoma/Hip Arthroplasty Orthopaedic Surgery

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Oxford is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Sarcoma and Hip Arthroplasty Orthopaedic Surgery. This is a 6-month fixed term position starting in March 2026, requiring full GMC registration and substantial experience in hip and knee surgery. The role involves clinical responsibilities under consultant supervision and opportunities for further surgical experience. Compassionate patient care is a key focus for this role.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold full GMC registration.
• Expected to have substantial experience in hip and knee surgery.
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical governance.
• Ability to contribute to research.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinics and assist with clinical management.
• Participate in on-call rota.
• Gain experience in Hip and Knee Surgery.

Skills

Surgical skills

Clinical risk management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Postgraduate qualification (BSc, MSc, MEd)

Job description

Clinical fellow in Sarcoma/Hip Arthroplasty Orthopaedic Surgery

Closing date: 10 November 2025

Trust: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Centre: Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Post: Orthopaedic Clinical Fellowship Sarcoma and Hip Arthroplasty Surgery

Grade: MT05

Contract: 6‑month Fixed Term – Start March 2026

Applications with outstanding surgical, with FRCS (T&O) or equivalent are invited to apply for the above 6‑month post to start March 2026. The 2 posts will be based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford.

These posts are suitable for surgeons who will have completed their specialist registrar training by the time of appointment and are seeking experience in sarcoma surgery.

Please note, fellowships commence on the first Monday of March.

Candidates on appointment must hold a full registration with the GMC.

Main duties of the job

3.1 Clinical Commitment:

The purpose of the post is to enable the successful candidate to gain further experience in Hip and Knee Surgery. The post holder will gain clinical and operative skills under the direct supervision of the consultants within the Hip and Knee Team. The post holder will conduct clinics, operating lists, ward rounds and assist with clinical management with the consultants and on behalf of the consultants during their absence.

To participate within the orthopaedic registrar on call rota:

• Resident on‑call 0800‑2030
• Non‑resident on‑call 2000‑0800
• Resident on‑call 2000‑0830

Fellowships will broadly encompass one of three areas during each six month period: Revision arthroplasty, soft tissue knee surgery, orthopaedic oncology or hip arthroscopy. Applicants should indicate on their application form (in the supplementary information section) two areas they would like to cover during their fellowship. Fellowships commence on the first Monday of March and September; the applicant's preferred start month and year should be included in the supplementary information section.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Job responsibilities

The post is full‑time, fixed term contract for 6 months extendable to 12 months, please indication on your application placement period.

The post requires the occupant to be resident during on‑call periods.

The post‑holder must hold full registration with the General Medical Council.

Salary scale: Nodal Point 5 local appointment grade code MT05.

Out of hours commitment is applicable.

The post holder must be up to date with all mandatory and statutory training.

This Post is subject to the Trusts terms and conditions that mirror the 2018 junior doctors contract refresh.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full current GMC registration with a license to practice
• MB BS or equivalent medical qualifications
• FRCS (T&O) or equivalent
• Post CCT or equivalent by time of appointment
• Satisfactory career progression
• BSc, MSc, MEd or other postgraduate qualification

Experience

• Expected to achieve 18 months hip and knee surgery during specialist training
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence‑based practice.
• Understanding of research principles, methodology and ethics, with potential to contribute to research
• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role in hip and knee surgery in a large teaching hospital.
• Ability to organise oneself, to manage time and tasks and prioritise clinical needs within limitations of experience
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate according to level of experience
• Sound note‑keeping skills
• Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Good spoken and written English. Communications skills should be highly developed.
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit.
• Experience of clinical audit
• Previous research experience with publications
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions and other achievements
• Evidence of clinical improvement project completion

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.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust