Senior Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) - Knee Fellow | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Manchester is inviting applications for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Knee Surgery. The successful candidate will work at both Manchester Royal Infirmary and Trafford Hospital, engaging with a variety of elective and trauma surgery cases. This role offers ample research opportunities within the knee service. Applications close on November 10, 2025.

Qualifications

• Required experience in knee surgery with appropriate competencies.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to a variety of elective and trauma surgery patients.
• Opportunity to undertake independent clinics and operating lists.

Skills

Sub‑specialty interest and experience in knee surgery

Full GMC registration

Completion of FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent

CCT or CESR in trauma and orthopaedics

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Knee Surgery at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, based at Manchester Royal Infirmary. Elective operating takes place at the purpose‑built Manchester Orthopaedic Centre at Trafford Hospital, with trauma undertaken within the Major Trauma Centre at Manchester Royal Infirmary.

Two posts are available for a period of 6 months: one commencing in February 2026 and the other in August 2026.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be given exposure to a wide variety of elective and trauma surgery patients and will have the opportunity to undertake independent clinics and operating lists where appropriate competencies are met.

Research Opportunities

Ample research and publication opportunities will be available, with active involvement in the trials that are running within the knee service.

Qualifications

• Sub‑specialty interest and experience in knee surgery.
• Full GMC registration.
• Completion of FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent.
• Ideally CCT or CESR in trauma and orthopaedics.

Recruitment Details

Applications close on Monday 10 Nov 2025.