Foot and Ankle Clinical Fellow

London Bridge Hospital; Wellington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wellington seeks a Foot and Ankle Clinical Fellow to support surgical teams and engage in pivotal research. You will assist during procedures and contribute to high-level research on ankle arthritis. This role demands GMC registration and surgical competence, providing unique opportunities for professional growth in a state-of-the-art environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• GMC Registration required.
• MRCS necessary for the role.
• CST training in Orthopaedics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist consultants during elective procedures.
• Support the Surgical Resident Doctor in routine tasks.
• Contribute to ankle arthritis research.

Skills

GMC Registration

MRCS

Surgical Competence in performing foot and ankle procedures

Strong understanding of research principles

Knowledge of clinical governance

Education

CST - Specialist Training in Orthopaedics

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Foot and Ankle Clinical Fellow, Wellington

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London Bridge Hospital

Location:

Wellington, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Role:Foot and Ankle Clinical Fellow

Town / Site: London, London Ankle and Arthritis Centre, on site at The Wellington Hospital, St Johns Wood – London. Part of HCA Healthcare UK.
Employment Contract:12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday

Full time / Part time:Full Time or Part Time hours are available

As anFoot and Ankle Clinical Fellow, you will be an integral part of the MSK team, supporting Surgical Professors, and the support surgical team at the London Ankle & Arthritis Centre (LAAC).This fellowship, you will be part of the elective team, ward care team, and research team. The one year fellowship is designed to shape you into a leader in the field of ankle arthritis surgery, equipping you with skills as a teacher and researcher, 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 surgeons on ward rounds.
• Assist with data capture and analysis for ankle arthritis research and audit studies.
• Support micro-projects such as “Prodense in Preoperative Bone Cyst Management” and “Evaluation of Prophecy Adoption Curves.”
• Contribute to publication activities, including research topics likeTotal Ankle Replacement versus Ankle Arthrodesis.

It’s a unique opportunity to join a company operating at the very forefront of clinical innovation and research where you can work with, and learn from some of the country’s leading Surgeons. All in a world-class environment, equipped with the very latest technology, such as robotics, and some of the most advanced therapies and treatments currently licenced in the UK. Previous applicants have vastly pioneered the network with peers, sharing best practice, research and publications as well as expanding knowledge and skills, in an unrivalled private patient setting.

What you’ll bring:

• GMC Registration
• MRCS
• 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?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

Culture and values:

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion:We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness:- We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity:We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity