Hip and Knee Primary and Revision Arthroplasty Fellow

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is offering an Advanced Surgical Training Fellowship in hip and knee surgery starting August 2026. This 12-month fellowship requires experience in arthroplasty and GMC registration. The successful candidate will participate in elective and trauma surgeries and be supported in running independent clinics. Ideal for post-CCT surgeons looking to enhance their skills in a friendly healthcare environment. Applications are open until December 22, 2025.

Qualifications

• Post-CCT surgeon with a focus on hip & knee primary and revision arthroplasty.
• Significant previous experience in arthroplasty surgery is required.
• Candidates must participate in on-call duties.
• Written approval from the Postgraduate Dean is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Fellow will assist in hip fracture and periprosthetic fracture service.
• Participation in elective and trauma surgeries for arthroplasty.
• Opportunity to run independent clinics based on abilities.
• Increased responsibilities as experience develops.

Skills

Experience in hip & knee arthroplasty surgery

Full GMC registration

Ability to participate in on-call rota

Education

CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery

Postgraduate Dean approval

Job description

A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

This fellowship is an Advanced Surgical Training Fellowship starting in August 2026 on a 12 month fixed term contract.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO START IN AUGUST 2026

Eligibility and Position

The post is suitable for a post‑Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) surgeon with FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) specialist registrars or equivalent, wishing to gain further experience in hip & knee primary and revision arthroplasty surgery, with a view to seeking a consultant post with this specialist interest.

The applicant would ideally be expected to have had significant previous experience in hip & knee arthroplasty surgery. Full GMC registration and licence to practice in the UK is required. The post holder would also be expected to participate in the on‑call rota as required.

For applicants in training, applications must be accompanied by the written approval of the candidate’s Postgraduate Dean and Director of Training.

Candidates will be expected to retain their own training number and will need to apply for unpaid leave for out of programme training from their current deanery. Applications are also invited from individuals who have attained their CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and have finished their training programme.

Assignment

The successful candidate will be working in Mr Donnachie and Mr Carroll’s services but will also generically support the hip fracture and periprosthetic fracture service.

Training and Development

The Fellow will be trained in the elective and trauma practices of hip & knee primary and revision arthroplasty surgery and will have the opportunity to run independent clinics and independent operating lists depending on their abilities. The Fellow will also be expected to take an active role in delivering arthroplasty for hip fractures and managing the periprosthetic fracture service.

The Fellow will be in theatre approximately 4-5 sessions per week and, depending on their experience, they will be performing procedures in supervised and also, if appropriate, on tandem theatre lists to prepare for independent practice. This will increase as the Fellow’s experience and operative independence increases.

Welcoming Environment

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

About the Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Additional Information

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Hip and Knee Primary and Revision Arthroplasty Fellow position available at WUTH.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025