Oswestry Musculoskeletal Oncology Senior Fellowship

NHS; Gobowen; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopaedic hospital is inviting applications for a Senior Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Oncology. This position offers the chance to further develop skills in MSK oncology and prepare for a consultant role. Candidates must have GMC registration and relevant postgraduate experience. The role includes assisting in theatre lists and supervising junior staff. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Current and active GMC registration without restrictions.
• Four years of postgraduate orthopaedic experience required.
• Ability to perform minor orthopaedic surgery unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Assist in theatre lists with potential for increased independent practice.
• Clerk admissions and supervise the junior team.
• Participate in audit and research activities.

Skills

Minor orthopaedic surgery

Patient assessment

Theatre assistance

Education

GMC registration

Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons

Job description

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Oswestry Musculoskeletal Oncology Senior Fellowship

The closing date is 01 November 2025

We are delighted to invite applications for a Senior Fellow in Musculoskeletal Oncology commencing from August 2026 for 12 months.

This fellowship is designed for an experienced orthopaedic clinician, who will benefit from a further period of development in the sub-speciality of MSK Oncology, in preparation for a consultant role.

The doctor will contribute to the provision of MSK Oncology orthopaedic surgery within the Trust. The Fellowship can be designed around the training needs of the successful applicant, with opportunity for independent practice dependent on level of experience. The fellowship is BOOS accredited.

Candidates are advised that interviews for this role are being held on site at the hospital.

Main duties of the job

The Musculoskeletal Tumour Service at RJAH is one of the five Bone Sarcoma units commissioned by NHS England. It provides a comprehensive service in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumours. It is part of the Greater Manchester and Oswestry Sarcoma Service (GMOSS) along with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

This appointment is to join the existing team of 3 consultants. The Montgomery Unit, a purpose built Musculoskeletal Oncology Unit, opened in 2016. It has a clinic suite of 3 consulting rooms, a treatment room, physiotherapy room, reception area, consultants office/conference room, secretarial and nursing offices.

Within the same new build is Oswald Ward which has ten single bed en-suite rooms, Baschurch Day Surgical Unit and the High Dependency Unit.

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.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

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.

Job responsibilities

1. Assist in theatre lists, with potential for increased independent practice subject to experience and ability.
2. Assessment of new patients, with consultant supervision.
3. Clerk admissions where required and be responsible for the supervision of the junior team and day-to-day care of in-patients.
4. Attendance and supervision of ward rounds with junior fellow and specialist nurses.
5. To assist with any other aspects of patient care as appropriate.
6. To lead in surgical planning, and assist in clinic preparation and MDT duties.
7. To participate in audit and research.

Rota

Duties will be Monday to Friday with time flexibility required within a normal working day. There is no hospital on-call requirement with this post.

A suggested timetable is outlined within the job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current and active GMC registration with license to practice and no restrictions to practice

Qualifications

• Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent

Experience

• Four years\' postgraduate orthopaedic experience
• Ability to perform minor orthopaedic surgery unsupervised

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.

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital