Furlong Fellow (Lower Limb Arthroplasty and Revision Hip Surgery)

Transformation Unit; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing is seeking a Furlong Fellow (Lower Limb Arthroplasty and Revision Hip Surgery) for 12 months. The post offers a basic salary of £67,325 per annum with allowances based on rostered hours and rota frequency.

The role requires GMC registration, ALSS, and expertise in hip/knee arthroplasty, trauma and revision work across Trust sites. Fixed-term start in Oct 2026 with SAC approval and potential CCT counting.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to trauma and orthopaedic care, including joint replacement and revision theatre activity.
• Participate in multi-site arthroplasty and trauma patient management.
• Attend mandatory training and participate in appraisal process.

Skills

Hip and Knee replacement

Complex trauma experience

Revision surgery experience

Education

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Advanced Life Support Certificate (Resuscitation Council UK)

Job description

Main area Trauma and Orthopaedics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Trust Doctor ST3-ST8 equivalent Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 279-MWT&O-WTG-FURL-124

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Hospital Town Worthing Salary £67,325 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/11/2026 23:59

Furlong Fellow (Lower Limb Arthroplasty and Revision Hip Surgery)

NHS Medical & Dental: Trust Doctor ST3-ST8 equivalent

Job overview

The basic salary is £67,325 per annum.
Additional allowances will be paid based on rostered hours and the frequency of your participation on the rota. The Trust is compliant with the European Working Time Directive.

A vacancy has become available in the department of Trauma and Orthopaedics for the above post of Furlong Fellow based at Worthing Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

This post commences in October 2026 and is fixed term for 12 months.

This post has SAC approval for higher surgical training and the time spent may count towards CCT if you hold a NTN.

Main duties of the job

The department performs approximately 1200 primary joint replacements each year. This
Arthroplasty work along with revision surgery is performed at St Richards Hospital as an
elective unit for the trust. Hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery and shoulder
surgery and soft tissue knee surgery are performed at both sites.

In addition, the trust is a trauma unit and has a busy Orthogeriatric trauma workload treating
approximately 900 Neck of femur fractures across the two hospitals.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

FACILITIES
The department has access to 4 main operating theatres and two Day Surgery theatres. One theatre is for Trauma and there is a daily all-day trauma list during the week and half day at the weekends. Elective and Fracture clinics run in the outpatient department adjacent to A and E. There is a daily virtual fracture clinic after the trauma ward round.

WORKLOAD
The department performs approximately 1200 primary joint replacements each year. This
Arthroplasty work along with revision surgery is performed at St Richards Hospital as an
elective unit for the trust. Hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery and shoulder
surgery and soft tissue knee surgery are performed at both sites.

In addition, the trust is a trauma unit and has a busy Orthogeriatric trauma workload treating
approximately 900 Neck of femur fractures across the two hospitals.

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Learning and Development

• Attend mandatory training updates as required
• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process
• Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales
• Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
• Participate in the Trust’s appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.

Person specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Hip and Knee replacement
• Experience in other related specialties
• Experience of Complex Trauma and Revision

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and Honours
• Appropriate progression of career to date
• Have evidence that present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and written

Important information for applicants:

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