Senior Clinical Fellow Foot & Ankle Surgery SpR/ST5 Level | North Bristol NHS Trust

North Bristol NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health trust in Bristol seeks a Senior Fellow in Foot and Ankle Surgery. The role involves providing surgical care, contributing to research and audits, and supporting a busy service. Candidates should have GMC registration and some experience in foot and ankle surgery. This full-time position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and patient care.

Qualifications

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices.
• Not more than 3 years’ experience as a SHO.
• Competent in history taking and examination skills.

Responsibilities

• Involved in a busy foot and ankle service.
• Participate in ongoing research and audit programmes.
• Responsible for the day-to-day medical and surgical care.

Skills

Good written communication skills

Fluent in the English Language

Education

MB BS

Maintain Full registration with the GMC

Job description

Overview

NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST

SENIOR FOOT & ANKLE FELLOWSHIP (FULL TIME)

We wish to appoint a Senior Fellow in Foot and Ankle Surgery to commence in February 2026. This post is based in the Brunel Building at Southmead Hospital which opened in May 2014. The post holder will be required to work flexibly within the department.

Role and Responsibilities

The post holder will be involved in a busy foot and ankle service within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at North Bristol NHS Trust. They will be responsible to the Consultant team and will be expected to have some previous experience in foot and ankle surgery. They will be expected to participate in the ongoing research and audit programmes of the department. They should be at the stage of a senior trainee – post exam – or immediate post CSST. The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day medical and surgical care of orthopaedic day cases and inpatients and will have the opportunity to assist in theatres for routine and specialist orthopaedic cases. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute towards the department audit programme and ongoing research programmes. As part of a consultant-led team you will see a wide range of cases.

Service and Environment

Orthopaedic services including elective procedures are provided at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre (AOC) at the Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital. The AOC provides the main elective orthopaedic service for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire and also hosts inpatient surgery for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Healthcare Trust. Five theatres run all days five days a week with 28 consultants operating here. The local catchment population is approximately 500,000 and specialist services are offered more widely across the region. The foot and ankle service covers all aspects of foot and ankle care and accepts tertiary referrals from a wide region.

Eligibility and Training

Candidates must have, or be eligible for, GMC registration that allows them to work in posts that are not recognised for training. If in a training post this post is recognised for off programme training. Successful candidates will undergo training, appraisal and assessment. It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.

How to Apply and Contacts

Further details available from Mr Steve Hepple, [e-mail]

Please note North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay interview expenses or relocation expenses in connection with this post. Late applications will not be accepted.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, JOB SHARE APPLICATIONS WELCOME

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post. Please refer to the ‘Information for Prospective Employees’ attachment for information relating to DBS charges.

Qualifications & Registration

Essential criteria

• MB BS
• Maintain Full registration with the GMC, with a license to practice.

Desirable criteria

• MRCS or working towards a MRCS or equivalent

Training/Experience

Essential criteria

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
• Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside the UK).
• Not more than 3 years’ experience as a SHO.
• Evidence of training progression

Desirable criteria

• ATLS
• Evidence of Postgraduate activities
• Previous experience in Orthopaedics. At least 6 months experience at SHO level.
• Interest in pursuing Surgical or A&E career.

Management & Audit

Essential criteria

• Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of specialty
• Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate.

Research/Teaching

Essential criteria

• Competent in history taking and examination skills.
• Able to produce clear and concise notes

Desirable criteria

• Basic Surgical Skills Course
• Demonstrates an interest in academic enquiry.
• Demonstrates experience in teaching under-graduates and post-graduates and demonstrates cases.

Personal Requirements

Essential criteria

• Good written communication skills.
• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.
• Fluent in the English Language

Desirable criteria

• Good oral and written presentation skills

Additional information

If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel [phone].

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025.