Knee Preservation Fellow — Soft Tissue Reconstruction

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Nhs Trust; Truro, Hayle, Penzance; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a Senior Fellow in Soft Tissue Knee and Joint Preservation Surgery. FRCS and GMC licence to practice are required. The post aims to develop the fellow towards independent consultant-level practice with high-volume focused training and ample opportunities.

The first post will start as early as September 2026 and is fixed-term for 6–12 months. The role includes supervised/independent operating and clinics with weekly knee clinics and

Qualifications

• FRCS and GMC licence to practice required.
• Strong interest in soft tissue knee surgery with potential for independent practice.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Supervised and independent operating and clinics with opportunities for extra lists to boost experience and income.
• Weekly knee clinics, radiology MDT and complex knee clinic with trauma exposure.
• Support knee group and collaborate with physiotherapists and orthotics.

Skills

Soft tissue knee

Knee trauma experience

Academic teaching

Education

MRCS

FRCS (Ortho)

CCT or equivalent

GMC licence to practice

Job description

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a Senior Fellow in Soft Tissue Knee and Joint Preservation Surgery. FRCS and GMC licence to practice are required. The post aims to develop the fellow towards independent consultant-level practice with high-volume focused training and ample opportunities.

The first post will start as early as September 2026 and is fixed-term for 6–12 months. The role includes supervised/independent operating and clinics with weekly knee clinics and