Senior Clinical Fellow in Hip & knee unit

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopaedic hospital in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to join their specialist hip & knee unit for a 1-year fixed term. Candidates should have completed core surgical training and possess experience in elective orthopaedics, specifically in hip and knee arthroplasty surgery. The role includes providing high-quality patient care, participating in research, and supporting junior team members. Competitive terms will be offered.

Qualifications

• Completed core surgical training.
• Experience in elective orthopaedics.
• Interest in hip and knee arthroplasty surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to patients requiring arthroplasty and limb reconstruction.
• Deliver care in day-to-day activities, out-patient clinics, and theatre duties.
• Participate in research and audit within the unit.

Skills

Elective orthopaedics

Hip arthroplasty surgery

Knee arthroplasty surgery

Education

Completed core surgical training

Job description

Position Overview

The RNOH currently has a Senior Clinical Fellow post in a specialist hip & knee unit available for a 1‑year fixed term. Applicants should have completed core surgical training and have experience in elective orthopaedics, with a particular interest in hip and knee arthroplasty surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to patients requiring primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty and complex limb reconstruction.
• Deliver day‑to‑day care of in‑patients, out‑patients, outpatient clinics, and theatre duties as an integrated member of the team.
• Participate in the research and audit activities of the unit, including peer‑reviewed clinical publications, international presentations and quality improvement projects such as robotic surgery and day‑case arthroplasty.
• Support junior members of the team, assist in theatre, and contribute to the management of patients across the care pathway.

Qualifications

• Completed core surgical training.
• Experience in elective orthopaedics.
• Ideal interest in hip and knee arthroplasty surgery.

About the Trust

RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in the field. We provide a dynamic working environment supporting frontline staff to implement improvements, achieving high standards of patient care and staff experience within the NHS.