Clinical Fellows in Lower Limb Arthroplasty

NHS Golden Jubilee; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Lower Limb Arthroplasty starting in February or August 2026. This role offers an opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and experience in arthroplasty procedures within a leading Orthopaedic department, along with the potential for contract extension. Applicants must have completed basic training and passed the MRCS exam.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ideally completed basic Orthopaedic Registrar training.
• Passed the MRCS exam; FRCS Orth. is desirable.
• Candidates without MRCS will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in audit and research activities.
• Gain exposure to hip and knee arthroplasty, including robotic surgeries.

Skills

Audit participation

Research activities

Education

Basic Orthopaedic Registrar training

MRCS exam

FRCS Orth. (desirable)

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of Clinical Fellow in Lower Limb Arthroplasty at the Clydebank site, starting in February 2026 or August 2026. The initial contract is for 6 months with potential extension.

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital Orthopaedic department is one of the largest Arthroplasty units in the UK, with 25 orthopaedic consultants, including specialists in foot, ankle, hand, and wrist surgery.

The department performs approximately 4,000 primary and revision joint replacements annually, along with over 500 other elective orthopaedic procedures, including foot & ankle, soft tissue knee surgery, and hand surgery. The Foot and Ankle Unit is a high-volume center for elective surgeries, including over 600 total ankle replacements each year.

Successful candidates will gain exposure to all aspects of modern hip and knee arthroplasty, including robotic and computer-navigated knee replacements. Candidates are expected to participate actively in audit and research activities.

Applicants should ideally have completed basic Orthopaedic Registrar training and passed the MRCS exam; FRCS Orth. is desirable. Candidates without MRCS will not be considered.

For further information, please contact:

• Mr. Fahd Mahmood (Clinical Lead): 0141 951 5392
• Mr. Rohit Maheshwari (Consultant Lower Limb Arthroplasty Surgeon): 0141 951 4272
• Mrs. Chloe Macaulay (Assistant Service Manager)

NHS Golden Jubilee offers flexible working options. The vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, so early application is advised.

The NHS Golden Jubilee is committed to inclusive recruitment and accessible processes for all applicants. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and require support during the recruitment process, please refer to the job pack for details.

We encourage applications from all community sections and promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Contact details for the Recruitment Service are provided within the Job Pack.