Clinical Fellows in Lower Limb Arthroplasty

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Orthopaedic Surgeons to join their renowned team at the Golden Jubilee University National Hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within one of the largest Arthroplasty units in the UK, with exposure to advanced surgical techniques including robotic and computer-navigated procedures. Successful candidates will not only perform surgeries but also engage in valuable audit and research activities, contributing to the continuous improvement of patient care. If you are passionate about orthopaedic surgery and eager to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Completed basic Orthopaedic Registrar training program.
• Passed MRCS and ideally FRCS Orth examinations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in modern hip and knee arthroplasty surgery.
• Engage in elective foot/ankle surgery procedures.

Skills

Orthopaedic Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Audit Participation

Research Skills

Education

Orthopaedic Registrar Training

MRCS Examination

FRCS Orth Examination

Job description

Applications are invited for the above posts starting in February and August 2025 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 23 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 or all aspects of elective foot/ankle surgery including (MI bunion, MTP replacements, arthroscopic fusions, tendon transfers etc) procedures. 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).

For further information, please contact Mr. Jason Roberts (Clinical Director) on 0141 951 5527, Mr Kalpesh Shah, Consultant Foot and Ankle Surgeon on 0141 951 4832, 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.

As a disability confident leader, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

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.