Clinical Fellows in Lower Limb Arthroplasty

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital is seeking Clinical Fellows in Lower Limb Arthroplasty for positions starting in February and August 2026. This role offers exposure to modern hip and knee arthroplasty techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery. Ideal candidates will have completed Orthopaedic Registrar training and passed the MRCS exam, with opportunities for research and audit involvement. Early application is encouraged as the vacancy may close rapidly.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Completed a basic Orthopaedic Registrar training program.
• Passed the MRCS examination; FRCS Orth. qualification is desirable.
• Candidates without MRCS will not be considered for interview.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to all aspects of modern hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Participate actively in audit and research activities.

Skills

Orthopaedic skills

Research participation

Education

Basic Orthopaedic Registrar training

MRCS examination

FRCS Orth. qualification

Job description

Clinical Fellows in Lower Limb Arthroplasty

Applications are invited for the above posts starting in February 2026 & August 2026 for an initial period of 6 months with the potential to be extended.

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital Orthopaedic department is one of the largest Arthroplasty units within the UK, with 25 orthopaedic Consultants, including specialists in foot and ankle surgery and hand and wrist surgery.

The department performs approximately 4000 primary and revision joint replacements and over 500 other elective orthopaedic procedures annually, including foot & ankle, soft tissue knee surgery, and hand surgeries. The Foot and Ankle Unit is a high-volume centre for elective surgery, with over 600 procedures each year, and is renowned for total ankle replacements.

Depending on the post offered, successful candidates will gain exposure to all aspects of modern hip and knee arthroplasty, including robotic and computer-navigated knee replacements. Candidates will be expected to participate actively in audit and research activities.

Applicants should ideally have completed a basic Orthopaedic Registrar training program and passed the MRCS examination. FRCS Orth. qualification is desirable. Candidates without MRCS will not be considered for interview.

For further information, please contact Mr. Fahd Mahmood (Clinical Lead) at [contact details], Mr. Rohit Maheshwari, Consultant Lower Limb Arthroplasty Surgeon, or Mrs. Chloe Macaulay, Assistant Service Manager.

NHS Golden Jubilee offers flexible working options for this role. The vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, so early application is advised.

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