Senior Clinical Fellow For Oncology And Complex Arthroplasty

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Fellow in Orthopaedic Oncology and Joint Reconstruction on a 12 month fixed term contract.

The appointee will have orthopaedic oncology and joint reconstruction commitments principally to allow for consultant level cover to orthopaedic oncology sessions and the responsibility for inpatient care of those orthopaedic oncology and arthroplasty patients.

Qualifications

• Essential: FRCS (Orthopaedic) or an appropriate higher surgical qualification
• GMC registration with licence to practise
• Experience in orthopaedic oncology and joint replacement
• Competent in managing hip and knee conditions

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching to medical students during oncology attachment
• Support research and audit commitments with allocated sessions
• Engage in Hospital's clinical audit programme under guidance
• Provide inpatient care for orthopaedic oncology and arthroplasty patients
• Cover orthopaedic oncology sessions at consultant level

Job description

Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to employ a Senior Fellow in Orthopaedic Oncology and Joint Reconstruction on a 12 month fixed term contract. The appointee will have orthopaedic oncology and joint reconstruction commitments principally to allow for consultant level cover to orthopaedic oncology sessions and the responsibility for inpatient care of those orthopaedic oncology and arthroplasty patients.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to provide teaching and advice to medical students from Birmingham University whilst on their oncology attachment to the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. Teaching will take place during normal clinical commitments.

During the week research sessions will be made available for ongoing research and audit commitments.

The post holder will be expected to play an active role in the Hospital's clinical audit programme in accordance with criteria set by the Trust and by the Royal College of Surgeons.

Clinic and operating theatres times may vary depending on availability.

It is anticipated that the appointee will work with each Consultant within the service thus gaining maximum experience.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and a regular review will take place with the postholder as part of their ongoing development and performance management.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Details

Date posted: 21 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 303-8359368
Job locations: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Rd, South, Birmingham, B31 2AP, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: FRCS (Orthopaedic) or an appropriate higher surgical qualification
• Essential: Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice

Skills

• Essential: Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
• Essential: Excellent communication skills
• Essential: Understanding of audit and research principles

Experience

• Essential: Experience in both orthopaedic oncology and joint replacement surgery
• Essential: Competent in managing patients with hip and knee conditions

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Service Manager, Lauren Robertson, [e-mail]

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.