Clinical Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Fellow (StR Higher)

An Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Fellow post is available to commence August/ September 2026. The successful candidate will join a department of 30 orthopaedic surgeons with special interests in paediatrics, revision hip and knee surgery, shoulder and elbow, hand, soft tissue knee, foot and ankle and Major Trauma Centre trauma surgery. The successful candidates will work closely with the other orthopaedic surgeons and with other professions and departments. The duties include adult elective orthopaedics in hip and knee arthroplasty and some trauma surgery commitment with no formal out of hours commitments. Main duties of the job The duties include adult elective orthopaedics and some trauma surgery commitment with no formal out of hours commitments. Assist in management of the local and regional arthroplasty and bone and joint infection MDTs. A specialist interest in hip and knee arthroplasty and revision arthroplasty would be an advantage. The successful postholder will have a minimum of 4 years specialist orthopaedic training with significant hip and knee surgery experience. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. Job description Job responsibilities You will join an expanding department of currently 30 consultants supported by @ 44 StR Higher/Lower doctors and a very active orthopaedic care of the elderly team. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Your timetable will consist of * 1.5 research/admin sessions per week * 2 out-patient clinics per week (new and follow-up) * 4 elective arthroplasty theatre sessions per week * 0.5 general trauma sessions per week (with any consultant, or as the surgeon) For further details / informal visits contact: Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Special Training Essential * FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent Desirable * Other qualifications in Orthopaedics Knowledge & Expereience Essential * Minimum of 4 years specialist orthopaedic training with significant hip and knee surgery experience oGood general knowledge of orthopaedic surgery Desirable * Previous experience in joint replacement surgery oTeaching experience Other Factors Essential * Understanding that research is essential for the development of Orthopaedic joint replacement surgery and desire to take part in research oRegistration with GMC Desirable * Understand principles, evidence of enthusiasim or participation, understanding of relevance of some research which has been undertaken. Management skills - shows interest, enthusiasim or demonstrates ability. Dissposition/ Attitude/ Motivation Essential * Potential to cope with stressful situation and undertake responsability. Good communication skills. Commitments to speciality. Commitment to learning. Good punctuality. Desirable * Ability to organise own learning and time oability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team oshow initiative 216-G3-EME8093162 J-18808-Ljbffr