PostCCT Clinical Fellow in T&O Specialising in Soft Tissue Knee

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in London is seeking a PostCCT Clinical Fellow specializing in Soft Tissue Knee surgery. The role includes managing inpatients, participating in outpatient clinics, and conducting research. Candidates must have MRCS, FRCS (Orthopaedic), and previous surgical training. Competitive opportunities for professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Completion of orthopaedic surgical training (CCT or equivalent).
• Previous experience in soft tissue knee surgery.
• Experience of audit and research methodology.
• Experience of teaching.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatients along with a specialist registrar and physician associates.
• Participate in at least one outpatient clinic per week.
• Complete at least one research project and present at meetings.

Skills

Experience in trauma surgery

Knowledge of statistics for scientific research

Computer skills for managing databases and image processing systems

Education

MRCS

FRCS (Orthopaedic)

ATLS to provider level

Job description

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

PostCCT Clinical Fellow in T&O Specialising in Soft Tissue Knee

The closing date is 10 November 2025

The post-holder will be attached to the Soft Tissue Knee unit. They will have considerable theatre time with opportunities to undertake cases under appropriate supervision. They will gain exposure to a high-volume soft tissue knee unit and have the opportunity to learn all aspects of soft tissue knee surgery as well as knee preservation and patellofemoral procedures. Due to St George's being a major trauma centre, there is a high number of multi‑ligament knee injuries. There will also be an opportunity to learn hip arthroscopy.

They will be expected to perform daily ward rounds and manage inpatients along with a specialist registrar and physician associates. They will also participate in at least one outpatient clinic per week and may run independent clinics under supervision. Weekend operating rota participation is expected.

The post holder will be expected to complete at least one research project, attend research meetings and will be encouraged to present at international meetings and publish their work.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ensure confidentiality at all times and comply with the Data Protection Act.
• Act in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities policy.
• Maintain up‑to‑date skills, follow Trust policies, professional codes and maintain registration as required.
• Receive fair employment training in line with Trust policies.
• Comply with St. George's Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
• Undertake duties as required in line with the responsibilities of the grade.

About us

St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust wishes to appoint a Post CCT Clinical Fellow with an interest in Soft Tissue Knee surgery for a 12-month placement from October 2027 or 2028. Outpatient, day case, elective and emergency inpatient work is currently carried out at the St George’s Hospital site in Tooting with elective work being carried out at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC) in Epsom. There will be opportunities to gain operative experience under the supervision of the consultant surgeons. The post holder will be expected to undertake research resulting in publication in a peer‑review journal.

Job responsibilities

• Experience in trauma surgery.
• Knowledge of statistics for scientific research.

Person Specification

Education

• MRCS
• FRCS (Orthopaedic)
• ATLS to provider level

Experience

• Completion of orthopaedic surgical training (CCT or equivalent)
• Previous experience in soft tissue knee surgery
• Experience of audit and research methodology
• Experience of teaching

Skills

• Experience in trauma surgery
• Knowledge of statistics for scientific research
• Computer skills including the ability to manage databases and image processing systems, which generate reliable research and clinical outcome data sets

Personal

• Commitment to learning
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team worker and able to work independently using initiative

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.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust