Knee Trust Fellow

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Senior Fellow in knee Surgery (Clinical and Research) based at the Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre in Exeter. This fixed-term post runs from 01 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 and offers a 40-hour week with opportunities for academic and clinical leadership.

Applicants will be considered for NHS staff throughout Devon and will join a team engaged in innovative knee

Qualifications

• Senior Fellow in knee Surgery (Clinical and Research) at the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre.
• Working Pattern: 40 hours per week.
• Fixed term contract from 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2028.

Skills

Knee surgery

Clinical research

Medical leadership

Job description

Knee Fellows are invited to apply to work at the Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Knee Fellowship Availability – February 2027. This post is for either a 6 or 12 month period.

About the Role

More detail about the role

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Fellow in knee Surgery (Clinical and Research) at the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week

Interview Date:To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact:Ben Waterson -Consultant Knee Surgeon and Honorary Senior Lecturer [e-mail]

This is a fixed term contract from 01/02/2027 - 31/01/2028. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-749-14403
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 16 October, 2026
• Job Category Medical
• Staff Group Medical & Dental