Clinical Fellows in Lower Limb Arthroplasty

NHS National Services Scotland; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Clydebank is seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the Foot and Ankle Unit. The role involves participating in advanced hip and knee arthroplasty surgeries, and successful candidates must possess the MRCS qualification. This position offers the opportunity for research and audit participation and the possibility of flexible working arrangements. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Completed basic Orthopaedic Registrar training program.
• Passed MRCS examination; FRCS Orth. desirable.
• Must be eligible to participate in audits and research.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of modern hip and knee arthroplasty surgery.
• Engage in audit and research activities.
• Exposure to robotic and computer navigated knee replacements.

Skills

Orthopaedic surgery

Robotic knee replacements

Audit participation

Research participation

Education

MRCS qualification

FRCS Orth qualification

Job description

Applications are invited for the above posts starting as soon as possible for an initial period of 6 months with the potential to be extended.

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital Orthopaedic department is one of the largest Arthroplasty units within the UK, with 25 orthopaedic Consultants, two of whom specialise in foot and ankle surgery and one in hand and wrist surgery.

The department undertakes approximately 4000 primary and revision joint replacements and over 500 other elective orthopaedic procedures (including foot & ankle, soft tissue knee surgery and hand) per year. The Foot and Ankle Unit is a high volume centre for elective surgery with over 600 elective orthopaedic procedures each year and is a high volume centre for total ankle replacements.

Depending on the post offered the successful candidates will be exposed to all aspects of modern hip and knee arthroplasty surgery including robotic and computer navigated knee replacements. The candidate will be expected to actively participate in audit and research.

Candidates should ideally have completed a basic Orthopaedic Registrar training program and passed the appropriate examinations (MRCS compulsory, FRCS Orth. desirable). Candidates without MRCS will not be considered for interview.

For further information, please contact Mr. Fahd Mahmood (Clinical Lead) on 0141 951 5392, Mr Rohit Maheshwari, Consultant Lower Limb Arthroplasty Surgeon on 0141 951 4272 or Mrs Chloe Macaulay Assistant Service Manager on 07483140957

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack