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Job summary

Clinical Knee Fellow Trauma and Orthopaedics

Please note this advert may close early once sufficient applications have been received

Harrogate NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Clinical Knee Fellow in the department of Trauma and Orthopaedics on a fixed term basis from Feb 25 - Aug 25 (with potential for extension)

This post will involve outpatient sessions and the successful applicants will join a team of Consultants and a dynamic medical and nursing team. Please note, FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) or equivalent is an essential requirement for this post. Additionally, CCT or CESR would be desirable.

There may be opportunities to facilitate independent clinics and theatre lists. Any available options will be explored further, following a review of the successful candidate's skill set and level of experience.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital to meet our teams and experience the way we work. For more information and to arrange an informal visit, please contact Mr David Duffy on . Should you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Medical Staffing via .

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a long established knee fellowship programme comprising the management of both soft tissue and osteoarthritis conditions.

You will have the opportunity to develop your management and surgical skills in Knee Surgery. You will be required to attend out-patient sessions and participate in an on-call rota for general trauma. There will also be an opportunity to participate in Clinical Research Projects. The department prides itself on team-working and close collaboration with the clinical colleagues to provide a high quality Orthopaedic service. The fellowship post involves regular independent operating lists and clinics.

A particular focus of the Fellowship is to allow significant exposure to Fixed Bearing Uni-compartmental Knee Replacement. Harrogate is a high volume centre and its results were recognised at the last GIRFT visit, being described as 'Exemplary'.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is a fantastic place to work and we pride ourselves on our passion for delivering the highest quality care and our commitment to living our values of being passionate, responsible, respectful and kind.

We are only one of two Trusts in the Yorkshire and Humber region to be awarded Top 100 places to Work; in the Health Service Journal and achieved a CQC Good rating for our acute service and Outstanding for our community service

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• FRCS in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Desirable

Clinical Experience

Essential