Foot and Ankle Clinical Fellow

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HCA Healthcare UK as a Foot and Ankle Clinical Fellow for a transformative one-year fellowship. You'll engage with leading surgeons at the London Ankle & Arthritis Centre, honing skills in ankle surgery while contributing to vital clinical research and patient care in a state-of-the-art environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Career progression opportunities

Access to latest technology and techniques

Qualifications

• Experience in managing patients under consultant supervision (logbook evidence).

Responsibilities

• Supporting LAAC consultants in the operating theatre during elective procedures.
• Assisting with data capture and analysis for ankle arthritis research.
• Contributing to publication activities related to surgical research.

Skills

Surgical competence in performing foot and ankle procedures

Strong understanding of research principles and methodology

Knowledge of clinical governance & audit processes

Education

GMC Registration

MRCS Royal College Membership

CST - Specialist Training in Orthopaedics

Job description

Foot and Ankle Clinical Fellow - 1 year Fellowship

• Town / Site: London, Employer: HCA Healthcare UK - London Ankle and Arthritis Centre, on site at The Wellington Hospital, St Johns Wood.
• Employment Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, Full Time 40 hours a week.
• Fellow Salary and a vast range of employee benefits.

As a Foot and Ankle Clinical Fellow, you will be an integral part of the MSK team, supporting Surgical Professors and the surgical team at the London Ankle & Arthritis Centre (LAAC).

This fellowship will involve participation in the elective team, ward care team, and research team. The one-year fellowship is designed to develop you into an expert in ankle arthritis surgery, providing skills and research experience with an emphasis on evidence-based practices and significant research output.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting LAAC consultants in the operating theatre during elective procedures.
• Assisting the Surgical Resident Doctor with routine tasks such as clerking, prescribing TTOs, and accompanying consultants on ward rounds.
• Assisting with data capture and analysis for ankle arthritis research and audit studies.
• Supporting micro-projects such as “Prodense in Preoperative Bone Cyst Management” and “Evaluation of Prophecy Adoption Curves.”
• Contributing to publication activities, including research topics like Total Ankle Replacement versus Ankle Arthrodesis.

This is a unique opportunity to join a company at the forefront of clinical innovation and research, working with some of the country’s leading surgeons in a world-class environment equipped with the latest technology, including robotics, and advanced therapies.

Previous applicants have greatly benefited from networking with Professors and peers, sharing best practices, research, and publications, as well as expanding their knowledge and skills in an unrivalled private patient setting.

What you’ll bring:

• GMC Registration
• MRCS Royal College Membership
• CST - Specialist Training in Orthopaedics
• Surgical competence in performing foot and ankle procedures
• Experience in managing patients under consultant supervision (logbook evidence)
• Strong understanding of research principles and methodology
• Knowledge of clinical governance & audit processes

Why HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare, investing over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities.

Being part of a large, multisite healthcare group offers unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, along with working conditions that prioritize mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe caring for our employees empowers them to provide exceptional care for our patients. We offer flexible benefits that reflect their invaluable contributions daily.

Culture and values:

At HCA UK, we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings, knowing that feeling seen, heard, and supported allows everyone to perform at their best for patients and colleagues.

Our mission is to care for and improve human life, guided by four core values:

• Unique and Individual: Recognizing and valuing everyone’s uniqueness
• Kindness and Compassion: Treating people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, Integrity, and Fairness: Acting with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness
• Loyalty, Respect, and Dignity: Trusting and respecting one another as valued members of the HCA UK family