Senior Clinical Fellow for Oncology and Complex Arthroplasty

The appointee will be expected to provide teaching and advice to medical students from Birmingham University whilst on their oncology attachment to the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. Teaching will take place during normal clinical commitments.

During the week research sessions will be made available for ongoing research and audit commitments.

The post holder will be expected to play an active role in the Hospital's clinical audit programme in accordance with criteria set by the Trust and by the Royal College of Surgeons.

Clinic and operating theatres times may vary depending on availability.

It is anticipated that the appointee will work with each Consultant within the service thus gaining maximum experience.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and a regular review will take place with the postholder as part of their ongoing development and performance management.

Please see attached the full Job description and person specification for more information about the role.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Qualifications

Essential: - FRCS (Orthopaedic) or an appropriate higher surgical qualification; - Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice

Skills

Essential: - Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment; - Excellent communication skills; - Understanding of audit and research principles

Experience

Essential: - Experience in both orthopaedic oncology and joint replacement surgery; - Competent in managing patients with hip and knee conditions