Knee Fellowship

The Robert Jones And Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fellowship is designed to accommodate an orthopaedic surgeon who has attained CCT (or equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics or is on the GMC specialist register and wishes to gain further development in Knee surgery in preparation for a consultant role.

The post offers potential to develop independent surgical practice, exposure to Knee clinics and theatre lists, and opportunities to contribute to audit and research.

Qualifications

• Essential: GMC Registration with license to practice and on GMC specialist register in trauma and orthopaedics (or to attain by start of fellowship).
• Essential: FRCS (Orth) or demonstrable equivalent.
• Essential: Minimum 12 months surgical knee experience.
• Desirable: Audit or research activity in knee sub-speciality.

Responsibilities

• Attend outpatient clinics, theatre lists, and related pre- and post-operative work.
• Participate in duty rota for Orthopaedic Specialist Registrars and align commitments with Knee Surgery rotation.
• Engage in research and audit programmes related to knee surgery.
• Contribute to audit and research and support development of independent surgical practice.

Skills

Independent operating

Knee surgery experience

Education

FRCS (Orth)

GMC Registration

Job description

Job summary

The Fellowship is designed to accommodate an orthopaedic surgeon, who has attained CCT (or equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics (or who will be within 2 months of attaining their CCT at the commencement of the Fellowship) or who is already on the specialist register and who would like to gain a further period of development in the Knee surgery sub-speciality in preparation for a consultant role.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must be able to demonstrate within their application satisfactory level of independent operating in relevant surgical procedures.

The post offers, subject to satisfactory assessment, the opportunity to develop independent surgical practice. It also gives exposure to specialist Knee clinics and theatre lists, and the opportunity to contribute to audit and research.

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK). RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Details

Date posted: 03 November 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £77,348 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 224-PA20261003928-A

Job responsibilities

The Post This Fellowship post is designed to accommodate an orthopaedic clinician, who has attained CCT (or equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics, or who is on the GMCs specialist register, who would like to gain a further period of development in the sub-speciality of Knee Surgery in preparation for a consultant role.

The post offers, subject to satisfactory assessment, the opportunity to develop independent surgical practice. The role also gives exposure to specialist Knee and Sports Injuries clinics and theatre lists and the opportunity to engage in research and audit programmes.

The Department The post-holder will join the following surgeons with an interest in Knee surgery - Andrew Barnett, Peter Gallacher, Alexander Glover, Paul Jermin, Richard Roach, Martyn Snow, Tony Smith

Within the firm all aspects of knee surgery are covered from soft tissue reconstruction, biological reconstruction (ACI/Meniscal allograft), joint preservation, unicompartmental, primary and revision knee arthroplasty.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The post-holder will undertake out-patient clinics, theatre lists and any related pre- and post-operative work.

The postholder will be required to participate in the duty rota for the Orthopaedic Specialist Registrars, which includes the following full shifts on rotation with their colleagues.

On normal working days, the actual allocation of the following regular commitments will be aligned to the rotation to the Knee Surgery consultants. Where possible, parallel operating lists with the supervising consultant will be scheduled. The following gives an indication of the normal weekly commitments for Out-Patients and Theatres, during weeks where out of hours duties are not scheduled.

Person Specification

Registration

• Essential: GMC Registration with license to practice and no restrictions on practice AND entered onto the GMC's specialist register in trauma and orthopaedics (or able to evidence within application and at interview they will be at commencement)

Qualifications

• Essential: FRCS (Orth) or demonstrable equivalent

Experience

• Essential: Minimum of 12 month's surgical Knee Experience
• Essential: Satisfactory evidence of independent operating in the main knee surgical procedures
• Desirable: Evidence of engagement in audit and or research
• Desirable: Evidence of audit or research activity within knee sub-speciality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT, Oswestry, SY10 7AG, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Andrew Barnett, [e-mail], 01691404093

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome. Apply through our website.